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The slogan "Stop funding the war in Ukraine" during an anti-war protest in Washington, D.C, USA, February 19, 2023. Photo: Xinhua

Ukraine at high risk of losing US aid due to Donbass

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The risk of Ukraine losing US aid is increasing after the latest round of negotiations due to disagreements on Donbass.

Russian aerospace company Bureau 1440 successfully launched the first batch of low-orbit satellites. Photo: Bureau 1440

Russia spends more than 5 billion USD, launching Starlink competing satellite

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Russia has just launched the first series of satellites to compete with Starlink, opening an Internet race from space.

Turkey's gold reserves are equivalent to about 135 billion USD. Photo: Xinhua

Turkey plans to spend $135 billion in gold to save the domestic currency

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The Central Bank of Turkey is considering using up to 135 billion USD of gold reserves to protect the lira.

The Strait of Hormuz, where Iran is said to have started charging commercial ships. Photo: NASA

Iran begins to collect fees through the Strait of Hormuz, up to 2 million USD/trip

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Iran is said to have started charging commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with a price of 2 million USD per trip.

The new strain of COVID-19, known as BA.3.2, is spreading in many states in the US. Photo: Xinhua

New COVID-19 strain spreads strongly in the US

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The new COVID-19 strain is spreading throughout the US and may evade current vaccines.