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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.
US deploys 12 warships, ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US Navy can escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting political risk insurance to stabilize the global energy market.
Trump warns of risks to US soldiers in the Iran war
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The risk to US forces in the Iran war was mentioned by Mr. Trump at a closed-door meeting with many senior officials.
German Chancellor visits the US to seek strategic consensus
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington (from March 2-4) was prepared for a long time, but took place right at the time when Middle East tensions escalated after attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. At the White House, Mr. Merz faced a agenda disrupted by war, tariffs and the Ukraine problem.
Poland discusses with France deployment of nuclear fighter jets, towards independent deterrence capabilities
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Poland is discussing with France a proposal to temporarily deploy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons to allied countries.
Ukraine rejects EU proposal to inspect Russian oil pipeline
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Ukraine rejects EU proposal to send delegation to inspect Russian oil pipelines through its territory to Central Europe.
US announces 2,000 Iran targets attacked after 5 days
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After 5 days of launching the offensive, the US announced a series of destroyed Iranian targets, including missiles, warships and air defense systems.
Russian oil tanker involved in 45 violations, paid 10 million euros to be released
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Belgium decided to impose a bail of 10 million euros on the seized Russian oil tanker, accused of violating 45 violations and operating under "fake flags".
US - Israel continue to shell Iran, global market shaken
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The war between the US, Israel and Iran continues with unprecedented intensity, spreading throughout the Gulf, shaking the global financial market.
Russia announces control of 2 more important settlements
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On March 3, Russian forces controlled two settlements, Bobylevka in the Sumy region and Veselyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Hormuz Strait closed, Russian LNG has a chance to take the upper hand
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Russian LNG is forecast to benefit in Asia in the context of the Hormuz Strait being closed due to the US-Iran conflict.
Qatar freezes LNG exports after Iran attacks, market shaken
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Qatar supplies about 20% of global LNG. If this supply is interrupted, countries will be forced to race to find alternative sources.
World 24h: Forecast of rising European gas prices
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World news 3: 3: Greenland and Canada join hands on strategic minerals; Forecast of rising European gas prices...
Vietnam opposes acts of using force to attack sovereign states
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The Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke out about the situation in the Middle East, opposing the act of using force to attack sovereign countries.
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia amid escalating Iran war
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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo left Saudi Arabia on a private jet worth 61 million pounds amid escalating Iranian war.
Mr. Trump is sad about US-UK relations
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Mr. Trump believes that US-UK relations have changed around the Iran offensive campaign.
