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Russia warns of consequences if NATO attacks Russian territory
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Russia declared it would react "decisively" if any NATO member country attacked Russian territory.
US Vice President: Israel only has one powerful ally in the world
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US Vice President JD Vance criticized objections to the Iran deal in Israel, affirming that Donald Trump is still Israel's most important ally.
Ukrainian President proposes EU accession roadmap under special mechanism
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President Zelensky proposed that the EU consider a faster accession path for Ukraine, while emphasizing Kiev's role in European security.
Tropical depression may strengthen into a major storm, direction is still uncertain
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The tropical depression operating in the southwest of the Mariana Islands is forecast to strengthen into a major storm by the end of this week.
US ends Iran maritime blockade
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The US announced the cessation of all maritime blockades against Iran and no longer restricts ships from entering and leaving its ports.
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.
UAE considers freezing Iranian assets
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The UAE is considering freezing Iran's assets on its territory, a move that could isolate Iran from international trade networks.
US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic relations
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The US and the Venezuelan interim government agreed to restore diplomatic relations, towards stability and a peaceful political transition.
Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen
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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.
China sets GDP growth target of 4.5-5% for 2026
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2026 marks the first year of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan - the development orientation of the world's second largest economy in the 2026-2030 period.
Mr. Trump declares the US must participate in choosing Iran's leader
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President Donald Trump believes that the US must play a role in choosing Iran's leader after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
EU does not change its position on Nord Stream, Putin plans to withdraw early from European market
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Russia sees that the European Union (EU) has not changed its position on Nord Stream.
Russia unexpectedly becomes a rare intermediary channel amidst Iranian war
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Amidst the escalating war between the US, Israel and Iran, Russia suddenly became a rare intermediary capable of contacting most parties.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed, China negotiates separately with Iran
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China is secretly negotiating with Iran to ensure that oil and LNG tankers can safely travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's underground "missile city" reveals weaknesses in conflict with US - Israel
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Iran's underground "missile cities", once considered strategic shields, are gradually becoming one of the country's biggest weaknesses.
Middle East in turmoil, 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil unexpectedly find big customers
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Amidst the Middle East conflict disrupting energy transport, about 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil are believed to be shifting to India.
