Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil firms: Will India’s state-run refiners continue imports? Why experts see limited impact

India’s state-run oil refiners are expected to continue importing Russian crude through intermediary traders despite fresh US sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, two of Russia’s largest oil companies, industry sources told PTI. The sanctions target firms accused of helping fund the Kremlin’s “war machine” in Ukraine.The sanctions, announced this week, cover companies that…

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How OnlyFans beat Nvidia and Apple to become the world’s most revenue-efficient company | Business

OnlyFans has officially outpaced global tech titans to claim the title of the world’s most revenue-efficient company, according to data from financial and marketing analytics firm Barchart. The UK-based content subscription platform, best known for enabling creators from fitness trainers and musicians to adult performers to monetise exclusive content directly from fans, generates an astonishing…

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‘No basis in international law’: China slams US sanctions on Russian oil giants; hits out at EU for targeting Beijing firms

Chinese President Xi, left, and US President Donald Trump China on Thursday strongly criticised the latest US sanctions imposed on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, calling the move “unilateral” and “lacking any basis in international law.“Addressing a daily press briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, “China consistently…

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UK updates immigration and university fee policies: Expedited visa, sponsorship costs rise – see details

The United Kingdom has announced fresh hikes for in-country expedited immigration services, effective October 21, Tuesday, continuing a trend of significant hikes over the past two years.Expedited processing of sponsorship management requests for worker, temporary worker, or student sponsors now costs GBP 350, up 75% from GBP 200. Meanwhile, priority service for sponsor licence applications…

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