Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives for joint press statements with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic at the Serbia Palace, in Belgrade, Saturday. (AP Photo)Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Serbia Saturday as he condemned fresh Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas that killed four people, including a child.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of launching a missile attack on an ADNOC-linked vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “hostile” strike and accusing Tehran of “acts of piracy”. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, meanwhile, said reopening the strategic waterway would depend on Washington accepting Tehran’s conditions, rather than the ongoing talks with Oman.
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In the US, the Senate advanced a sanctions bill that could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries including India over purchases of Russian energy. The Senate also narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as US attorney general, while President Donald Trump announced a $3 billion federal investment in critical minerals and battery manufacturing.
Here’s a look at today’s top world developments:
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US Senate advances bill that could trigger up to 100% tariffs on India
Senators voted 86–11 to advance the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would let President Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia over purchases of Russian oil and gas. It now moves to the House.
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Zelenskyy visits Serbia; condemns fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukraine’s president travelled to Serbia as he condemned new Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas that killed four people, including a child.
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UAE accuses Iran of missile strike on ADNOC-linked vessel in Hormuz
The UAE said an Iranian missile hit an ADNOC-linked ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “hostile” act of “piracy.”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said reopening the strait depends on Washington accepting Tehran’s conditions, not the ongoing talks with Oman.
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Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general
Senate Republicans narrowly confirmed Trump’s former personal lawyer 50–49, overcoming concerns over his independence and his handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
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Trump announces $3 billion push for critical minerals
The president unveiled $3 billion in federal backing for critical-mineral mining, battery manufacturing and magnet production, calling it a national-security priority amid supply-chain concerns.
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Source: The Indian Express Global Desk. A developing roundup — the tariff bill has advanced but is not yet law; the Iran strike is a UAE allegation, denied context noted.
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