... the import volume decreased from $112 million in September 2023 to $1.5 million in September 2024. Moscow Times Reasons for the Decline in Russian Diamond Imports to India Western sanctions against the Russian diamond industry: In December 2023, the European Union imposed a ban on the import of Russian diamonds, effective from January 1, 2024. G7 countries also agreed on similar measures aimed at restricting the export of Russian diamonds. RIA Novosti RBC Despite India not officially joining these ...

... behind the experienced nuclear superpowers. The coming years will reveal whether Beijing will continue to expand its arsenal at the same pace or settle for a new "minimum sufficient" level at the new threshold. France and the United Kingdom: European Nuclear Powers In Europe, two countries possess nuclear weapons— France and the United Kingdom . Their arsenals are significantly smaller than those of the USA, Russia, or even China, but they are among the most technologically sophisticated....

... and unpredictable. No major power will enter into direct military action on India's side, but Western nations—the U.S. and European allies—would likely exert political pressure on Pakistan (and indirectly on China) to prevent the occurrence of worse ... ... involving this pair of adversaries instantly affects international markets and the global economy. India today is one of the largest economies in the world, and military conflict would impact global supply chains and financial markets (investors shy away from ...

... dollar’s exchange rate. The Federal Reserve’s various measures may adversely affect it. Typically, during market downturns, investors pull their money into the dollar, resulting in its appreciation. Conversely, currencies of countries with weaker economies may exhibit negative trends, with Russia being no exception. Should oil prices decline further, the ruble may plunge to record lows. Furthermore, a negative atmosphere may develop in several European countries, with some bonds currently producing negative returns. Experts believe this may lead to a weakening of the euro against the dollar. However, U.S. government and regulatory authorities are unlikely to allow the stock market to collapse....

... sector. For instance, Google has agreed to acquire the Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $32 billion — a record amount for the Israeli tech industry. Another example is an American software producer's announcement of acquiring a European AI startup, strengthening its presence in the new market. Such mega-deals illustrate the desire of tech giants to secure key developments and talent. Many corporations prefer to acquire an innovative project rather than develop similar technologies ...