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China warns of fierce 2026 flood season: Major floods, severe drought
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China forecasts the possibility of facing severe floods and droughts in many areas in 2026.
Russian gas has a chance to return to Germany amidst energy price fluctuations
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Amid rising gasoline prices in Germany, the far-right AfD party called for resuming Russian gas imports.
Russia adjusts gas payment regulations from early April
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The regulation on payment for Russian gas in rubles continues to be extended from April 1 to July 1, 2026.
Russian oil tankers are still busy crossing the English Channel despite UK warnings
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More than 20 sanctioned ships belonging to Russia's "dark fleet" have passed through British waters since the country allowed the military to seize ships.
US announces $166 billion reciprocal tax refund procedure
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The US is accelerating reciprocal tax refunds worth up to 166 billion USD, but warns that the processing process could take up to 45 days.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and 8 months hiding in bunkers
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After an air strike from the US-Israel coalition, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passed away, ending a 37-year era of power full of turmoil.
Iran confirms deceased Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff
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Iran confirms more military leaders dead amid widespread conflict.
March cold air is not over, rain and cold forecast right at the beginning of the month
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Although entering March with many clear warming signs, the cold air has not completely stopped.
China ships 36 times more humanoid robots than the US
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Unitree Robotics (China) alone shipped about 36 times more humanoid robots than its two US rivals in 2025.
Trump threatens to attack Iran with unprecedented force
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Mr. Trump declared that the US will attack Iran "with unprecedented forces" if Tehran responds.
CIA monitors Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei for months, provides coordinates to Israel
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CIA provides information on the location of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for Israel to attack.
US - Israel continues airstrikes on Iran, a series of Iranian senior generals killed
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The US and Israel launched a new series of airstrikes against Iran on March 1, killing many Iranian senior leaders.
Europe urgently calls on Iran to negotiate
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Leaders of the 3 European countries declared a call for a diplomatic solution, and affirmed that they would not participate in US-Israel airstrikes.
Oil prices rebound after Iran attack, risk of exceeding $100/barrel
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The attack on Iran risks disrupting oil supplies in the Middle East, and at worst, could lead to a global economic recession.
Afghanistan declares attack on Pakistani plane
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The Afghan government said it attacked Pakistani aircraft over the capital Kabul.
Iran's oil and minerals reach $27 trillion in US calculations
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Owning oil and minerals estimated at $27 trillion makes Iran considered an important factor in US strategic calculations.
Iran - oil pillar OPEC holds 4.5% of world oil supply
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Iran is the 3rd largest oil producer in OPEC with an output of more than 3 million barrels per day in January 2026.
Iran warns of expanding conflict to countries containing US bases
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The Iranian government warned that the conflict would spread to the entire Middle Eastern nation that is placing US military bases and logistics facilities.
Conflict spreads, Iranian missiles target Qatar's capital directly
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Qatar's air defense system successfully intercepted a series of missiles from Iran aimed at the capital Doha, pushing the regional conflict to officially spread.
Americans take to the streets to protest Iran attack
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The airstrikes on Iran launched by President Donald Trump on February 28 sparked legal controversy and a wave of protests in the US.
