Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver

IANS | October 19, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, Oct 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump defended his decision to suspend sweeping new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and major buyers of Russian energy, saying he did not want to undermine negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

China's Ambassador visits SARAS Mela in Vijayawada

IANS | October 18, 2026 7:52 PM

Vijayawada, Oct 18 (IANS) China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, along with his wife Tan Yuxiu, and members of his delegation, visited the National SARAS Mela–2026 at Punnami Ghat here on Sunday.