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The Russian President took a clear broadside at the United States, which has been leading efforts to support Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia.

Last week, the prices were changed as gains from a nominal supply cut by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia, a group known as OPEC+, were offset by ongoing lockdowns in China.

The advisory was given by India since Beijing's COVID visa restriction has left thousands of Indians enrolled in Chinese medical institutes stranded at home. Over 23,000 Indian students are now enrolled in various Chinese institutions, according to government figures.

Following the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which resulted in a significant escalation of tensions between the Indian and Chinese armies, India has been increasing its overall military might in all strategically important areas along the nearly 3,500-kilometer-long LAC.

India and China have arrived at a consensus during the 16th round of Corps Commander Level meeting, following which troops from both sides stationed in the area of Gogra-Hotsprings (PP-15) have begun to disengage in a coordinated and planned way.

The death toll from a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southwestern China rose to 66 as rescuers searched for victims and survivors, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The quake comes in the aftermath of a heat wave and drought that caused surging power demand and reduced hydropower generation in the region, leading to widespread power cuts to factories last month. Power was only restored last week when rainfall brought cooler temperatures to the region.

The Chinese Embassy in India, in a statement, said that it 'felt regretful about the comments by a German diplomat in India on August 30. The boundary question between China and India is a historical burden left by colonists. The irresponsible remarks went too far.'

The IMF programme will aim to raise government revenue to support fiscal consolidation, introduce new pricing for fuel and electricity, hike social spending, bolster central bank autonomy and rebuild the country's depleted foreign reserves.

"It's also an Indian problem; you have it at your northern border. That's something you have been experiencing every couple of years. So I think when we talk with the Indian side, there is an understanding that the international order should be held up and preserved," the newly-appointed German ambassador said.