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US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases
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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.
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.
Russia launches long-range satellite UAV to destroy Ukrainian helicopters for the first time
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For the first time, a Russian Geran UAV was controlled by satellite, destroying Ukrainian military helicopters.
NATO develops "hot zone" with AI weapons along the Russian border
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NATO announces plan to establish AI-powered automatic deterrence lines along its eastern flank.
Russia ends military presence in a region of Syria
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Russia withdraws troops from an airport in northeastern Syria, ending its military presence there.
German Defense Minister asks Trump to apologize
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The German Defense Minister said that Mr. Trump's statement about the role of NATO allies in the Afghanistan war was "disrespectful".
Cold air crashes in 2 phases, causing more cold rain
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It is expected that 2 increasing cold air waves this week will bring sharp temperature drops and more rain.
France raises law banning social media to debate in Parliament
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The bill aims to protect French minors from online risks, according to Australia's ban.
MH370: Witnesses say they witnessed the plane fire with their own eyes
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A witness continued to affirm that he witnessed the MH370 plane fire in the fateful year 2014.
UK faces difficult decision on gas contract related to Russia
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Russia-related gas contract makes Britain confused between supporting Ukraine and energy security.
Russia continues to focus forces on attacking Ukrainian energy facilities
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Russian forces launched attacks targeting energy infrastructure serving the Ukrainian army on January 26.
Cambodia considers maintaining comprehensive relations with Vietnam as a consistent policy
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Cambodian People's Party Vice President Men Sam An affirmed that maintaining comprehensive cooperative relations with Vietnam is a consistent and long-term policy.
Nipah virus causes concern, many Asian airports strengthen screening
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The Nipah virus caused concern after the outbreak in India, forcing many Asian airports to strengthen screening, while experts assess the risk to tourists is still low.
Philippine Mayor escapes death after 4 assassinations
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A Philippine mayor escaped death after a new attack, marking the 4th time he has become a target of assassination, but remains safe and continues to work.
Russia maintains request for Ukraine to surrender the entire Donbass
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Russia still maintains its request for Ukraine to hand over the entire Donbass in peace talks.
Vietnamese green hat soldiers renovate schools amidst the Abyei dust storm
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In the sunny and windy Abyei land, Vietnamese "green hat" soldiers not only open roads but also silently contribute to the school of children.
Fraud boss Chen Zhi caught in the net, raising questions about the backing network
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The arrest of fraud boss Chen Zhi raises questions about the international network that has contributed to creating a legal cover for this subject for many years.
