## US hits India over Russian oil, but Ukraine runs on Indian diesel refined from it

Authored by businesstoday.in

India has emerged as Ukraine’s top diesel supplier in July 2025, just as the U.S. imposed steep 50% tariffs on Indian goods for continuing Russian oil imports.

The irony is stark: even as Washington punishes India over its energy ties with Moscow, Indian diesel is helping fuel Kyiv’s wartime economy.

According to NaftoRynok, a Ukrainian oil market analytics firm, India accounted for 15.5% of Ukraine’s diesel imports in July—more than any other country.

Daily shipments averaged 2,700 tons, making it one of India’s highest monthly fuel export figures for the year.

From January to July 2025, India’s share in Ukraine’s diesel supply rose to 10.2%, a dramatic jump from just 1.9% during the same period in 2024.

The diesel reportedly reaches Ukraine via tanker deliveries along the Danube from Romania, and through the OPET terminal in Turkey, despite sanctions.

Advertisement. U.S. sanctions target India’s oil sourcing, while Ukrainian battlefields and cities are running on Indian-refined diesel. »

### Trump’s global tariffs are unlawful, appeals court says

Authored by abcnews.go.com

A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are unlawful, potentially dealing a significant blow to the president's effort to reshape the country's trade policy unilaterally.

In a 7-4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected Trump's authority to carry out most of his tariffs, agreeing with the lower court that Trump's actions were "invalid as contrary to law."

However, the court delayed the impact of its decision through mid-October to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the Supreme Court, as the tariffs remain in effect. »

### Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters

Authored by bbc.com

Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters.

Taco Bell is rethinking its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to power drive-through restaurants in the US after comical videos of the tech making mistakes were viewed millions of times.

But despite some of the viral glitches facing Taco Bell, it says two million orders have been successfully processed using the voice AI since its introduction. »

### Bungie’s Marathon Is Getting Its Longest Playtest Yet: 30 Days, $500 “Thank You” Reward

Authored by thegamepost.com

Now, it looks like Bungie is getting ready for its longest round of playtesting for Marathon yet: 30 days of consecutive playtest sessions with daily check-ins and a cash-equivalent “thank you” at the end for those who complete it.

The invite outlines a fully remote playtest that runs for 30 consecutive days, from Monday, September 8, through Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (weekends included).

“This user research study is a playtest that will run for 30 consecutive days from Monday 9/8 to Tuesday 10/7, including weekends. »

### Alabama town's first Black mayor reelected 4 years after he says White residents locked him out of office

Authored by cbsnews.com

Black residents had sued, challenging what they called the town's "hand-me-down governance" and refusal to let Braxton serve after he ran unopposed for mayor in 2020.

The result was an overwhelmingly White government in a town where Black residents outnumber White residents 2-1.

Braxton asked both Black and White residents to serve, but no White residents agreed to join his council, according to the lawsuit. »

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