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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicRussia-US rivalry

Topic: Russia-US rivalry

U.S. to send munitions, military vehicles to Ukraine in latest aid package

The $725 million security assistance package includes high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs), precision-guided artillery and medical supplies.

Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear weapon as Ukraine pleads for increase in military aid

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters that the military alliance has not noticed any change in Russia's nuclear posture following the threats.

‘Highest since Cuban missile crisis’: Biden sounds ‘Armageddon’ alarm on Putin nuclear threat

Biden in a speech stated that Putin is 'not joking' when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons and is taking the risk of 'Armageddon' seriously.

Putin’s threats on nuclear weapons seem serious, US likely to retaliate, say analysts

Putin has cautioned the West that an attack on Russia could provoke a nuclear response. US options include nuclear strike or conventional attack, says US National Security Adviser

‘Our friend Donald’ — Russian state media comes to Trump’s support as FBI raids his Florida estate

Trump, who's hinted at seeking re-election, has supported Putin’s actions throughout Russia-Ukraine war, calling Russian president's move to send troops into eastern Ukraine 'genius'.

New Nuremberg Trial against our soldiers for Ukraine crimes? False rumour, says Russia

Russian embassy in US accused the West of openly supporting Nazis while claiming to defend the Donbass region in Ukraine from this group.

67% Americans see China’s influence & power as major threat to US, Pew survey finds

Results of Pew Research Center survey released Thursday. The survey, which was held from 21-27 March, included a sample of 3,581 US adults.

How restrictions on Russia using SWIFT system can affect economy of country, rest of Europe

SWIFT messaging system is backbone for financing global trade. US, European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, UK & Canada have excluded Russia’s central bank & some other banks from SWIFT.

Pro-Russian separatist leader calls for full military mobilization in Ukraine’s Donetsk region

Russia claims the surge of forces, which began in the autumn, has always been for military exercises and that it poses no threat to Ukraine or any other nation.

US-led alliance expansion is over. Russia wants an iron-clad deal to stop NATO

Russia is calling for a fresh approach to Europe’s security architecture upon which it believes to hold significant leverage and influence similar to the US.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.