India slips 8 slots in graft index, ranked 93 along with Lesotho

Putin’s Aide, Lavrov, Stuns Trump: ‘U.S. Broke Ties with Russia, Trump Must Act First or…’

In a striking statement during his visit to Kazakhstan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made it clear that the breakdown in relations between Russia and the United States was not Moscow's doing. He emphasised that it is up to the U.S., under the incoming Trump administration, to take the first step toward restoring diplomatic dialogue. Lavrov asserted that Russia is ready to engage in talks, but only if the U.S. is willing to approach negotiations without imposing unilateral demands. His remarks came amid rising tensions between the two countries, and Lavrov warned that unless the U.S. changes its approach, relations will continue to deteriorate. #Putin #Lavrov #Trump #USRussiaTies #DiplomaticTension #RussiaRelations #GlobalPolitics #USForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #PoliticalRift #USRussiaDiplomacy #ForeignPolicyWar #GeopoliticalShift #PutinTrump #RussiaUSConflict ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~GR.344~

UK inflation jumps to 2.3% in October

UK inflation has risen to its highest level since April driven by an increase in household energy bills, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.3% for October, up from 1.7% in the previous month. Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said there was “more to do” to ease cost-of-living pressure. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn