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Foreign News Schedule for Monday October 12
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News18•12-10-2026, 10:30
Foreign News Schedule for Monday October 12
- •US Senators question legality of Trump decision to allow Russian oil imports.
- •Coverage of key political and security developments across West Asia.
- •Updates and stories focusing on the Indian diaspora abroad.
- •Latest reports on political and economic developments in Pakistan.
- •Regional updates covering Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- •Ongoing developments and analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Key Questions Answered
A bipartisan group of US Senators questioned President Donald Trump's decision to permit 300,000 tons of diesel imports from Russia, arguing that it directly violates a 2022 law explicitly banning Russian energy imports until Moscow ends its war in Ukraine.
The US Congress overwhelmingly passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which empowers the President to implement sweeping sanctions on Moscow and up to 100 per cent tariffs on its top five oil and gas trading partners.
President Trump announced the deal to immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States and the global market following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.