France imposes fast fashion levy on Shein, Temu items

France began imposing penalties on ultra-fast fashion retailers starting the week of 2026-09-01, with fees targeting platforms including Shein and Temu. The levy will rise to nearly €20 per item by 2030, designed to curb surging sales of cheap clothing.

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It's time to move from endless war to end of war: PM Modi to Putin

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing conflict. He emphasized that humanity's well-being depends on moving from endless war to peace. India supports all efforts to resolve issues peacefully and swiftly. Discussions also covered expanding cooperation in various key sectors. Both leaders agreed to maintain contact to strengthen their partnership.

India's Modi Calls on Putin to End War in Ukraine

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan. Putin responded that "we're moving in this direction." The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. (Source: Bloomberg)

Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war in Bishkek

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 31 that the war in Ukraine must end “for humanity’s sake” and that India would support every peace effort to stop the fighting, according to a Kremlin transcript and accounts of their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit [japantoday.com#1][abc.net.au#1][time

Why India's Modi Urged Putin at SCO to End Ukraine War

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan. Bloomberg’s Sudhi Ranjan Sen explains what leverage India has with Russia, why Modi made the appeal now and what it could mean for the two countries’ ties. (Source: Bloomberg)

Has India’s Modi found new mediator clout after talks with Putin, Iran?

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit have put the spotlight on New Delhi’s ability to mediate major conflicts. Positioned between Russia and the West, and with working ties across rival camps in the Middle East, India is seen by some analysts as a potent