The Hindu Businessline

China, the worlds largest crude importer, buys over 80% of Irans exported oil, making it highly exposed to any disruption from Middle East conflict.

While the president did not specify what form the assistance would take, he again warned that military action remains an option if Iran continues to use deadly force against protesters.

Communications outages have made independent verification difficult, while witnesses describe heavy security deployment, damaged infrastructure and widespread fear in Tehran

Earlier on January 9, India firmly rejected China's infrastructure buildup through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in the Shaksgam Valley, terming it illegal and invalid, while noting that the region is an integral and inalienable part of India

Merz says the world is experiencing a renaissance of unfortunate protectionism that harms Germany and India

The leaders also discussed expanding collaboration in clean and sustainable energy, identifying it as a shared strategic priority

The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union, and focus on critical raw materials and the security of global supply chains.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump noted that his administration is exploring a meeting with Tehran but emphasized that action may be necessary if the situation deteriorates further

Powell described the action as a pretext designed to increase pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates, marking a sharp escalation in his long-running clash with President Donald Trump.

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