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We are confident agriculture exports will be resilient: APEDA chairman Abhishek Deo
The Hindu Business Line
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August 29, 2025
Exports of APEDA-monitored products stood at $28.5 billion in FY 025 and 6 per cent of these went to the US. | Photo Credit: Soichiro Koriyama Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) expects sustained growth...
Germany, France threaten Russia with further sanctions
Oman Observer
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August 29, 2025
Germany and France on Friday pledged further support for Ukraine's air defence and vowed to further tighten sanctions on Russia in response to deadly Russian air strikes on Kyiv. "Despite intensive international diplomatic efforts, Russia shows no...
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine calls emergency UN Security Council meeting over Russian strike on Kyiv
The Kyiv Independent
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August 29, 2025
Key developments on Aug. 29: Ukraine calls emergency UN Security Council meeting over Russian strike on Kyiv EU member states ready to deploy military instructors to Ukraine after potential truce, Kallas says Russian losses amount to nearly...
Zelenskyy Seeks New US, Europe Meeting, Says Fresh Russian Offensive Imminent
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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August 29, 2025
KYIV -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is seeking a fresh meeting with US President Donald Trump and European allies as soon as next week after telling reporters that Russia is poised to launch a new offensive in eastern...
Ukrainian drone strikes halt operations at Russia’s Kuibyshevsk refinery, sources tell Reuters
The Kyiv Independent
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August 29, 2025
Oil processing at Russia’s Kuibyshevsk refinery has been suspended since Aug. 28 after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged key equipment, Reuters reported, citing two industry sources. The refinery, operated by Rosneft, saw both of its main crude...
The Moscow region exported 184 thousand tons of meat products in seven months of the current year
AK&M
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AK&M 29 August 2025 16:55 The Moscow region is increasing exports of agricultural products. In the 7 months since the beginning of the year, 184 thousand tons of deep—processed meat products have been shipped abroad, which is 28% more than in the...
Boomerang Strike: Ukraine Destroys Russian Bridges Using Moscow’s Own Mines And $600 Drones
News18
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August 29, 2025
Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 20:49 IST Ukraine’s 58th Brigade used cheap drones to destroy two mined bridges in Russia’s Belgorod, disrupting Moscow’s supply lines. The destruction of the Belgorod bridges could complicate Russian supply...
Trump Cedes the Clean Energy Lead to China
Foreign Policy
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U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his efforts against the U.S. clean energy sector this week by taking aim at a giant wind farm, a move that experts warn will only widen the already glaring gap between Washington and Beijing in the race for...
'ONGC units to keep buying Russian oil if prices economical'
The Economic Times
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August 29, 2025
The ONGC group's refineries will keep buying Russian oil as long as it remains commercially attractive, company chairman Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday. ONGC group companies-Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) and HPCL-operate more...
AWS catches Russia's Cozy Bear clawing at Microsoft credentials
The Register
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Amazon today said it disrupted an intel-gathering attempt by Russia's APT29 to trick Microsoft users into unwittingly granting the Kremlin-backed cyberspies access to their accounts and data. APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and Midnght Blizzard, is...
Iran rejects E3 plan on nuclear deal, supports Russia-China proposal — diplomat
TASS
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August 29, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, August 29. /TASS/. Tehran is open to honest talks on its nuclear dossier but will not engage in them under threats, thus it rejects the E3 (the United Kingdom, Germany, France) plan on the issue and supports Russia and China’s...
Tanker with sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG 2 cargo berths in China, tracking data shows
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 29, 2025
A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has moored at an import terminal in southern China on Thursday, after loading at a Russian storage facility in June, Kpler and LSEG ship-tracking data showed. If...
Romanian MFA summons Russian ambassador after strike on Ukrainian military targets
TASS
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August 29, 2025
BUCHAREST, August 29. /TASS/. Romania’s Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador to Bucharest Vladimir Lipayev to lodge a "strong protest" over the situation in Ukraine. The Russian diplomat was summoned to the Romanian Foreign Ministry...
Wine production increased by 13% in January-July%
AK&M
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AK&M 29 August 2025 18:10 Viticulture and winemaking in Russia continue to develop actively. In the first seven months of 2025, sparkling wine production amounted to 8.7 million decaliters, which is 15.8% more than in the same period last year....
From 'Russian Oil' to 'Indian Arrogance': Why Trump's Trade Advisor Navarro Obsessed With India?
Times Now
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August 29, 2025
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro Photo : AP New Delhi: White House trade advisor and economist Peter Navarro — a vocal critic of India’s purchase of Russian oil and recently of "arrogant Indians" — has once again attacked New Delhi,...
The total installed capacity of renewable energy sources in the Russian Federation increased by 7.4% over the past six months.%
AK&M
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AK&M 29 August 2025 14:14 The total installed capacity of renewable energy sources (RES) in Russia in January-June 2025 increased by 7.4% compared to the same period in 2024. This is reported in the annual review of the industry. RES "Russian...
Santa Rosa mayor attends Moscow transpo summit
Manila Standard
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August 29, 2025
Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas led a delegation to attend the annual Moscow Transportation Summit. Santa Rosa, recognized as one of the wealthiest and most progressive cities in the Philippines, was invited by the Moscow City government to...
The Russian market is ready to end August with growth, despite the geopolitical uncertainty
AK&M
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Elena Kozhukhova, IC "VELES Capital" 29 August 2025 13:13 The external background on Friday morning can be described as moderately negative. Sentiment abroad has worsened somewhat, and oil prices are declining after rising the day before. Trading...
Myanmar student sails on Russian nuclear icebreaker
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 29, 2025
The government has been promoting the education sector to enable young people to shoulder the nation’s responsibilities with high academic ability and intellectual development. Youth forums and discussions are also being organized, and students...
The D Brief: Ousted DIU chief’s legacy; Russian UAVs over Germany; DDG of drones?; Robot wingman takes flight; And a bit more.
Defense One
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Ousted DIU leader leaves behind a blueprint for faster tech. Defense Innovation Unit Director Doug Beck, a champion of acquisition reform who was instrumental in the Pentagon’s push to rapidly build and deploy new technology, resigned Friday due...