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Pentagon mistakenly shoots down US border patrol drone
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The laser system operated by the Pentagon is believed to have mistakenly shot down a drone of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency.
US First Lady will chair the UN Security Council session
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US First Lady Melania Trump will conduct discussions at the most powerful body of the United Nations for the first time.
US boosts oil sales in Venezuela, sales are about to reach 2 billion USD
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Oil sales under the agreement between the US and Venezuela are forecast to reach about 2 billion USD by the end of February.
Pakistan declares open war on Afghanistan
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Pakistan has bombed targets of the Taliban government in major Afghan cities.
US launches strongest sanctions tool, threatening to remove Swiss banks from the USD system
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The US threatens to remove Swiss private bank MBaer from the financial system for allegations of links with Iran, Russia and Venezuela.
Cuba provides more information on gunfire at US speedboat
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Havana said that the 10 passengers on the speedboat who opened fire on Cuban border guards were armed Cubans living in the US.
Russian oil veins to Eastern Europe paralyzed
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The Ukrainian leader affirmed that the restoration of the vital route leading Russian oil to Eastern Europe is facing major obstacles.
Cuba's oil reserves could be completely depleted by March
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Cuba is facing a humanitarian disaster, as energy blockades put oil reserves in a red alert.
Russian businesses circulate 8 billion USD through UK "tax havens
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Transparency International released a report showing that Russian businesses have used British islands to maintain vital trade routes.
Cambodia announces 50% elimination of online scams
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Cambodia said that the campaign to crack down on online scams has helped reduce activity by half since the beginning of this year.
Vietnam - Russia improve the quality of cooperation in key areas
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The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed on February 25 that, within the framework of his visit to the Russian Federation to announce the results of the XIV Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on the afternoon of February 24, at the Kremlin, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung had a meeting with President V. Putin.
Russia pivots to high-tech exports to boost growth
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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin outlined 6 key government goals for 2026, including prioritizing high-tech exports.
US and Iran resume nuclear talks
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New negotiations between the US and Iran are taking place amid increasing military tensions and sanctions pressure.
North Korea will expand its nuclear arsenal
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The North Korean leader affirmed that he will strengthen nuclear power and maintain a tough stance against opponents.
Hungary strengthens security, vigilant against the possibility of being attacked by Ukraine
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The Hungarian Prime Minister ordered the deployment of troops to protect energy infrastructure in the east of the country, citing intelligence information about the threat of attacks from Ukraine.
US gives green light to sell Venezuelan oil back to Cuba
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The US Treasury Department allows the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba if the transaction brings more benefits to the Cuban private sector.
US blocks Iran's missile and drone production funds
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The US has just put more than 30 entities and transport ships on the blacklist to block funding for Tehran's weapons program.
EU urges Ukraine to repair Russian oil pipeline, Croatia paves the way for rescue
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The EU called on Ukraine to accelerate the repair of the Russian oil pipeline Druzhba, while Croatia proposed the Adriatic route to ensure oil supply to Central Europe.
Gold price forecast at risk of deep drop if hitting important milestone
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World gold prices are standing firm above the breakthrough of 5,100 USD/ounce set since February, but gold prices are forecast to move into a sensitive zone.
Cuba shoots US speedboat, 4 dead
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4 people entered Cuban waters on a speedboat registered in the US and were shot dead by Cuban border guards.
