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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India

India has been hit by an additional 25% tariff over its continued purchases of Russian oil, raising the total to 50% by the end of the month.

India is bracing itself as US president Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs over ties to Russia. We have the details from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Devina Gupta in Delhi.

Meanwhile, the US continues to push for peace in Ukraine. President Trump's special envoy met Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. So, has any progress towards a deal been made?

And, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is expected to convene his security cabinet later today to approve fresh plans for the war in Gaza. We'll hear from a Gaza resident and an Israeli politician.

(Photo: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Washington, 26 June 2017; Credit: Reuters)

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