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EU considers spending its own money to repair Russia's oil pipeline, opening up aid to Ukraine
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The EU is considering financial support for Ukraine to repair the Druzhba pipeline, in order to persuade Hungary to lift the blockade of important aid to Kiev.
Iran war pushes oil prices soaring, threatening the Asian economy
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The Iran war is shaking the global oil market, pushing Asian powers into a scenario of facing a serious energy shock.
Venezuela to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market
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Trafigura and Venezuelan mining company signed an agreement to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market.
Ukrainian drone may have sunk a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean
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Russia's Arctic Metagaz liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker just exploded and sank in the Mediterranean after an attack believed to be carried out by drones from Ukraine.
Mr. Trump hints at early agreement with Cuba after finishing work in Iran
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President Donald Trump said the US may soon reach an agreement with Cuba, but wants to wait a few weeks after "finishing the job" in Iran.
Russia warns EU of the risk of a comprehensive crisis
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said that Europe is pushing itself into recession due to anti-Moscow policies.
Prime Minister Takaichi and ruling party make breakthrough after early elections
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The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi overwhelmingly won the Japanese House of Representatives election, with a near-certain majority of seats.
El Nino forecast returns, Earth faces record heat risk
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The possibility of El Nino forming in the Pacific could push global temperatures to record levels by 2027.
China produces 3,000 short films per month
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China's "micro drama/short film" production industry currently produces about 3,000 films per month.
Germany loses 1,100 billion USD in 6 years
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6 years of turmoil, Germany "evaporates" about 1,100 billion USD due to COVID-19, the Ukraine conflict and US tariffs.
Thai Prime Minister's Party wins general election
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In the Thai general election on February 8, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party rose to the top, far ahead of traditional rivals.
Russia claims to have shot down 27 US-made HIMARS missiles
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The Russian air defense system has shot down 27 US-made HIMAR missiles and 3 Ukrainian Neptune long-range missiles in the past 24 hours.
El Nino is not about to appear, reversing global weather forecast
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Some weather forecast models show that El Nino may not return in the next few months as La Nina has not yet receded.
World 24h: Shocking account of MH370 witness
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Latest world news: Gold price forecast for 2026 attracts attention as long-term support remains intact; MH370 and the mysterious orange streak from witnesses at sea...
Cambodia condemns Thailand's move along the border
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The Cambodian government believes that Thailand's actions violate the agreement, change the border status, and hinder the lives of local people.
China's Three Gorges Group opens the world's largest offshore wind turbine
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The world's largest offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 20MW has been officially connected to the grid by the Chinese Three Gorges Corporation.
Biotechnology plant explosion in China, 8 people killed
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Explosion at a biotechnology plant in northern China causes casualties, authorities urgently investigate.
Italian police clash with protesters after Olympic opening ceremony
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Environmental and economic protesters clashed with Italian police near the Olympic Village in Milan.
Russian budget red alert right at the beginning of 2026
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The Russian budget opened the year with worrying figures when the deficit in January was equivalent to nearly half of the full-year deficit target.
Solar storms affect about 6,000 aircraft
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Radiation from solar storms affects flight control systems, forcing a series of airlines around the world to temporarily let aircraft "lie down".
