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Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees
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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World 24h: Train driver accused after fatal bus accident in Thailand
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World news May 18: Thailand: Train driver charged after fatal bus accident; 5.2 magnitude strong earthquake in China...
Russia - Belarus hold nuclear weapons exercises
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Belarus and Russia coordinate tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises amid rising regional security tensions.
South Korea announces policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea
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South Korea adjusts its approach to Pyongyang, emphasizing dialogue and reducing confrontation on the current Korean peninsula.
Gold price forecast for the God of Wealth occasion to welcome a big wave at the end of February
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Gold and silver prices are forecast to continue the upward trend in the last week of February - coinciding with the God of Wealth Day (February 26th, i.e., January 10th).
China determined to protect interests against US tariff measures
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China is determined to protect its legitimate rights and interests, after the US Supreme Court ruled that some tariffs imposed by Washington are illegal.
20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator of the world's tallest television tower
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20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator on the world's tallest television tower Tokyo Skytree in Japan, evening of February 22.
Ukraine counterattacks, re-controls 8 important residential areas
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The campaign in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia of Ukraine recorded a new step forward on the battlefield of the conflict.
New York bans people from traveling throughout the city
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The New York City government declared a state of emergency due to a major snowstorm threatening the northeastern United States.
France urges US to lift sanctions against European officials
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France is trying to persuade President Donald Trump's administration to lift unfair sanctions against a series of senior officials in the continent.
European giant pours heavily into Venezuelan oil field
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European giants are accelerating their strategy of massive capital injection to fully exploit Venezuela's crude oil reserves.
Colombia falters because the US blocks Venezuelan gas imports
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Colombia is facing a serious energy shortage as its gas import plan from Venezuela is stalled.
Russia declares it helps protect Venezuela's sovereignty
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Russia affirms that its steadfast diplomatic stance has played a decisive role in protecting Venezuela's sovereignty and position.
Cuba runs out of oil amid US tightening, Canada considers aid
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Cuba faces the risk of paralysis due to oil depletion under tight pressure from the US, while Canada is considering aid steps.
Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the 9th Party Congress.
EU fails to call on the US and G7 to block Russian oil supply
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The European Union (EU) faced a major obstacle when it could not convince the US and the G7 group to participate in the campaign to blockade Russia's crude oil export network.
Europe may postpone trade agreement with the US due to "tax chaos
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The European Union (EU) is considering suspending the ratification of a trade agreement with the US in the face of a tariff shock from Mr. Trump.
Hungary blocks Russia sanctions package, forces Ukraine to re-supply oil
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Hungary announced it would blockade the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes crude oil supplies.
US tariffs enter a new phase after Supreme Court ruling
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The US Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs is seen as the end of a period of controversial tariff management. But almost immediately, the White House signaled a "Plan B".
