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US lifts 140 million barrels of Iranian oil sanctions to save global oil prices
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The US is issuing a temporary license to Iran to sell oil stored on oil tankers.
Iran reaffirms nuclear policy amid new leader's open stance
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The late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has repeatedly warned against the development of nuclear weapons, emphasizing that nuclear weapons are banned for religious reasons.
Oil tanker departing from Russia seized by French Navy
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France seizes Denya oil tanker flying Mozambique flag, departing from Murmansk, Russia.
La Nina recedes, super El Nino may stir up unpredictable storm season 2026
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La Nina is weakening, the risk of super El Nino appearing is increasing rapidly, which could disrupt the storm season 2026 in an unpredictable way.
China holds the trump card amid global energy shock
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As many Asian economies falter due to energy shocks from the Middle East, China emerges as a rare exception.
US intelligence reveals damage to Iranian nuclear facilities
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The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) announced the damage to 3 Iranian nuclear facilities after many days of being sceptical by the US media.
Uncertain future of 500,000 dogs raised for meat in Korea
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About 500,000 dogs, which are raised for meat in the dog meat industry in Korea, are facing an uncertain future before the deadline in February 2027.
cocaine consumption explodes, illegal drug market reaches record level
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The United Nations report shows that production and consumption of cocaine - a drug - are skyrocketing, reaching an unprecedented level globally.
Mr. Trump talks about a commitment to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours
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President Donald Trump said the commitment to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of taking office was just a "sms", admitting that this had many bottlenecks.
Hun Sen takes on new assignment amid tensions with Thailand
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Mr. Hun Sen will take on the role of Senior Logistics General, responsible for supervising and ensuring logistics for Cambodian forces stationed at the Thai border.
Prime Minister proposes 5 pioneers to build a rich and strong Asia
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed "5 pioneers" to build a century of prosperity, prosperity and sustainable development in Asia.
Low pressure forecast to strengthen into storm Flossie this weekend
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Invest 95E is expected to strengthen into Typhoon Flossie, causing heavy rain this weekend.
NATO countries agree to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035
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NATO member states have agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) per year by 2035.
The EU's biggest threat is not Russia
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Russia is not the biggest threat to the European Union (EU), according to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Mr. Trump declares when the US and Iran will resume nuclear negotiations
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President Trump said the US will begin nuclear talks with Iran next week to find a long-term solution.
Russia adjusts gas payment mechanism in rubles
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Russia extended the deadline for rubles for gas payments through banks other than Gazprombank until October 1.
Ukraine has difficulty accessing US patriot air defense systems
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President Donald Trump said the US needs a patriot system for itself but did not rule out the possibility of supplying Ukraine.
Investigation into Thai Prime Minister's call to Hun Sen begins
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The National Anti-Corruption Commission of Thailand confirmed the initial investigation into the Thai Prime Minister's phone call with Mr. Hun Sen.
Potential lifebuoy for Russian gas
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Russia is quietly preparing to explode in liquefied natural gas production, boosting domestic consumption amid reduced Russian gas exports.
Mr. Donald Trump talks about similarities in the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facility
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US President Donald Trump compared the airstrike on the Iranian nuclear facility to the act of ending the conflict with an nuclear bomb at the end of World War 2.
