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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has denied any cooperation agreement with Russian Athletics, stating no Russian athletes will compete in India while World Athletics sanctions remain. This clarification follows Russian Athletics' announcement of an agreement, which had raised concerns within the global athletics community. AFI emphasized that any discussions were informal and no formal pact was signed.

Iran's official account in Russia shared a viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo resembling Donald Trump, claiming the animal lost its appetite due to the comparison amid ongoing US-Iran conflict. The buffalo, named 'Donald Trump', has become a local attraction ahead of Eid al-Adha festivities.

India's Athletics Federation has signed a cooperation deal with Russia, potentially allowing Russian athletes to compete in domestic Indian meets. This comes despite global bans on Russian athletes due to the Ukraine conflict. The agreement also includes joint training and coaching exchanges, aligning with India's neutral foreign policy stance.

A Russian-linked superyacht, Nord, owned by sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway remains a flashpoint amid ongoing tensions, with maritime traffic significantly reduced. The yacht's passage highlights its defiance of sanctions and the complex geopolitical landscape.

Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.

The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues like Iran's nuclear program.

A russian delegation, led by natural resources minister Alexander Kozlov, is visiting Pyongyang to discuss cooperation in trade, economy, science, and technology, according to North Korea's state media. This visit comes after the US expressed concern over the growing ties between North Korea and Russia. South Korea has accused North Korea of providing artillery rounds to Russia in exchange for military satellite technology advice. The two countries have been increasing cooperation since Kim Jong Un's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in September.

Megastar Chiranjeevi extends a warm welcome to Russian delegates, igniting hopes for collaboration between the Telugu film industry and Russia's creative realm. The meeting explores avenues for partnerships and film shoots in both nations, showcasing the growing global interest in Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi's involvement hints to a potential cross-cultural collaborations.

No passes: Delegates from Russia lose access

A russian delegation paid a visit to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant on Wednesday to inspect the development of the unit three and four.