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US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases
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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.
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.
Hong Kong (China) sentences media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
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The Hong Kong (China) court has just sentenced media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison for crimes related to national security.
India before the choice of benefits
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Both US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed satisfaction, using many compliments to praise the bilateral trade agreement just reached between the two countries.
Hungary has a chance to win lawsuit against EU over Russian gas ban
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The EU decided to shut down Russia's gas valve, but Hungary refused to submit and brought Brussels to the European Court of Justice.
Ukraine deploys 10 arms export centers in Europe
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Ukraine will open 10 arms export and UAV production centers in Germany, marking a major turning point in the wartime strategy.
Mexico deploys naval vessel to urgently supply Cuba
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Mexico has just dispatched 2 naval ships carrying 800 tons of emergency aid to Cuba amid strong economic pressure from the US.
Venezuela releases a series of senior political prisoners after pressure from the US
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The Venezuelan government has just released a series of key opposition figures to meet an urgent request from the United States.
Russia warns EU of the risk of a comprehensive crisis
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said that Europe is pushing itself into recession due to anti-Moscow policies.
Prime Minister Takaichi and ruling party make breakthrough after early elections
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The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi overwhelmingly won the Japanese House of Representatives election, with a near-certain majority of seats.
El Nino forecast returns, Earth faces record heat risk
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The possibility of El Nino forming in the Pacific could push global temperatures to record levels by 2027.
China produces 3,000 short films per month
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China's "micro drama/short film" production industry currently produces about 3,000 films per month.
Germany loses 1,100 billion USD in 6 years
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6 years of turmoil, Germany "evaporates" about 1,100 billion USD due to COVID-19, the Ukraine conflict and US tariffs.
Thai Prime Minister's Party wins general election
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In the Thai general election on February 8, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party rose to the top, far ahead of traditional rivals.
Russia claims to have shot down 27 US-made HIMARS missiles
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The Russian air defense system has shot down 27 US-made HIMAR missiles and 3 Ukrainian Neptune long-range missiles in the past 24 hours.
El Nino is not about to appear, reversing global weather forecast
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Some weather forecast models show that El Nino may not return in the next few months as La Nina has not yet receded.
World 24h: Shocking account of MH370 witness
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Latest world news: Gold price forecast for 2026 attracts attention as long-term support remains intact; MH370 and the mysterious orange streak from witnesses at sea...
