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China warns of fierce 2026 flood season: Major floods, severe drought
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China forecasts the possibility of facing severe floods and droughts in many areas in 2026.
Russian gas has a chance to return to Germany amidst energy price fluctuations
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Amid rising gasoline prices in Germany, the far-right AfD party called for resuming Russian gas imports.
Russia adjusts gas payment regulations from early April
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The regulation on payment for Russian gas in rubles continues to be extended from April 1 to July 1, 2026.
Russian oil tankers are still busy crossing the English Channel despite UK warnings
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More than 20 sanctioned ships belonging to Russia's "dark fleet" have passed through British waters since the country allowed the military to seize ships.
US announces $166 billion reciprocal tax refund procedure
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The US is accelerating reciprocal tax refunds worth up to 166 billion USD, but warns that the processing process could take up to 45 days.
Germany continues to receive double good news about gas
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Gas is no longer a big problem for Germany as it continues to receive double good news about this important energy source.
Poland confirms Russian missile fell into territory, considers activating NATO Article 4
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On the morning of November 16, the Warsaw government confirmed that a Russian-made missile had fallen in eastern Poland, killing two people, and considered whether to activate NATO Article 4.
The remaining Russian oil pipeline to Eastern Europe has stopped operating
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Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline has stopped operating in some parts of Eastern Europe.
Major customers sharply reduce Russian oil purchases
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Chinese oil and gas companies have sharply reduced their purchases of Russian oil as EU sanctions are approaching.
EU to have new oil import route through Russia
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Kazakhstan has begun using a new oil export route as more than two-thirds of its oil is sent to the EU via Russia.
A giant gas field near Europe is about to come into operation
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Turkey's Black Sea gas field will be operational next year, President Tayyip Putin affirmed.
Russian gas has a new destination to enter the EU
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Russia will announce plans for gas contracts with Turkey at the G20 summit in Indonesia next week.
US sets conditions for India to buy as much Russian oil as it wishes
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The US allows India to continue buying any amount of Ngabao oil under certain conditions.
The Democratic Party equalizes the gap with the Republican Party in the Senate
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The Democrats tied the Republican with the bill in the race for a US Senate seat after a victory in Arizona.
How does Russia's withdrawal from Kherson affect the situation of the conflict with Ukraine?
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Russia's withdrawal from Kherson - a city of strategic importance - is considered a turning point in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Kremlin says Kherson remains a Russian city, Ukraine puts special forces in the city
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The Kremlin stressed that despite the withdrawal, Kherson remains a subject of Russia, while Ukrainian forces have flooded the city, calling it a "historic day".
More hope to find clues for the Nord Stream sabotage
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The Nord Stream operator is licensed to survey Danish waters, raising hopes of finding clues in the sabotage of the Russian-Germany gas pipeline.
Breakthrough discovery in the tomb of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra
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Archaeologists believe that this has created an important breakthrough in the search for the tomb of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra.
Russian President Putin will not visit Indonesia to attend the G20 summit
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The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not visit Indonesia to attend the G20 summit next week.
Russia withdraws troops from Kherson, southern Ukraine
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Russia withdraws troops from Kherson in southern Ukraine, explaining the reason as to preserve the lives of soldiers and civilians.