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Foreign Minister S Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday as India stressed the importance of bilateral trade between the long-time partners, even as the US has imposed penal tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia despite the war in Ukraine, Hindustan Times reported.

Jaishankar earlier held talks with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov. At the press briefing after it, when asked about the US tariffs, he questioned the logic of the Americans' argument.

The Modi government has been stressing its ties with Russia, and working mutually on a thaw with neighbour China, ever since President Donald Trump singled India out for the highest tariffs the US has imposed as part of its new, inward-looking trade and foreign policy.

Before going to Russia, Jaishankar met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, according to Hindustan Times.

Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, is stirring dangerous surf, rip currents, and strong winds along the US East Coast, despite not making landfall. Officials warn the risks will last for days, with beaches closed, evacuations ordered, and flooding fears growing, BBC reported.

North Carolina’s Outer Banks are already seeing tropical storm conditions, and impacts are expected to spread north into Virginia and New England. Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency, urging people to stay out of the water after dozens of rescues.

Once a Category Five, Erin is now a Category Two hurricane with winds of 105mph (165km/h). It has already knocked out power to thousands in Puerto Rico and disrupted life in Turks and Caicos. Authorities continue to urge coastal residents to follow safety guidance, according to BBC.

Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge and social media star known for his warmth, humor, and compassion, has died at 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Over a 40-year career in Providence, he presided over thousands of cases, often showing empathy for people’s personal circumstances, BBC reported.

Caprio became a viral sensation through his TV show Caught in Providence, with clips of him inviting children behind the bench or displaying kindness in court earning billions of views online. He was nominated for multiple Daytime Emmys and inspired countless acts of kindness.

His son David urged fans to “spread a little kindness” in his memory. Caprio is survived by his wife Joyce, five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, according to BBC.

Ukraine faced one of its largest attacks in weeks as Russian forces launched over 600 drones and missiles. One person was killed in Lviv, and 15 were injured in Transcarpathia, where a US electronics plant was damaged, BBC reported.

The strikes come as US President Donald Trump pushes diplomatic efforts to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed readiness to meet Vladimir Putin in neutral Europe, citing Switzerland, Austria, or Istanbul, but dismissed Budapest due to Hungary’s ties with Moscow.

Ukraine said it intercepted most of the attacks and struck Russian military targets in Rostov and occupied Donetsk in retaliation. Officials warned more air defenses are needed as Russia intensifies bombardments while front lines remain largely stagnant, according to BBC.