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Germany and France cancel joint fighter jet project

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Prolonged disagreements between German and French defense corporations have caused one of Europe's most ambitious military programs to collapse.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares end to conflict

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The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister was made amid US calls for the parties to maintain a ceasefire.

Nuclear weapons return to the center of global geopolitical competition

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Countries possessing nuclear weapons are taking more warheads out of storage and installing them on launch systems.

Russia continues to control new settlements in Donetsk

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Units of the Russian Southern Operations Group have seized control of the Khimik settlement in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.

Iran announces list of retaliatory targets, targeting US and Israeli oil and gas facilities

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Iran warned it would target US and Israeli oil and gas facilities in the Middle East if its energy infrastructure continued to be attacked.

France recorded more than 40 kidnappings related to cryptocurrencies in the year

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The number of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency investors is increasing rapidly, reflecting a new crime trend in France.

Mr. Trump reveals when the US and Iran may meet

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The prospect of US-Iran talks is increasing as Mr. Trump wants Middle East tensions to cool down and the parties seek an agreement to end the conflict.

Ukrainian MP admits the country is not ready to join the EU

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Ukrainian MPs warn that becoming a EU member will force Kiev to face record high energy prices, exceeding people's affordability.

US postpones arms handover to Europe for prioritizing Iran battlefield

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The US announced the delay in handing over signed weapons to European allies due to the need to focus resources on the escalating war in the Middle East.

Russia launches anti-submarine helicopter, anti-UAV, tightens Arctic shield

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Russia deploys a new helicopter regiment in the Arctic, strengthens control of strategic maritime routes and responds to unmanned threats.

In addition to the US, Russia warns another major donor behind Ukraine

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirmed that Germany is currently Ukraine's most important partner in maintaining and expanding the scale of the conflict.

Panama Canal overloaded, oil tanker spends more than 4 million USD to buy priority

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The Middle East conflict forced energy ships from the US to Asia to flock to the Panama Canal, pushing this waterway into an unprecedented overload.

Nord Stream sues for 580 million USD in British court

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The trial of the Nord Stream case is considering the arguments of insurance companies that the explosion was related to the Ukraine conflict or directed by a state.

Venezuela resumes relations with WB, IMF

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The new move paves the way for economic assessment, unlocks capital sources and expectations for debt restructuring for Venezuela.

Druzhba pipeline turning point: Ukraine sets recovery date

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The incident related to the Druzhba oil pipeline has seen a turning point with the commitment of Ukraine and the support of the EU.

Russia warns 4 NATO countries to lend Ukrainian UAV airspace

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Russia harshly warned Finland and the 3 Baltic countries, saying that letting Ukrainian UAVs fly over airspace could be considered direct combat.

Mr. Trump declares 10th achievement: Israel - Lebanon ceasefire agreement

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Mr. Trump suddenly announced the reaching of a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon after negotiations in Washington on April 16.

Gold prices closely follow interest rates, target of 5,000 USD/ounce revealed

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Gold prices are moving close to interest rates, especially 10-year bond yields, approaching the 5,000 USD/ounce mark.

Nuclear fighter jets to arrive in Finland, Russia reacts strongly

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Russia warns that the first batch of F-35A fighters, a type of aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons, will be handed over to Finland this year.

Russian oil tanker escapes arrest warrant in France after paying fine

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The oil tanker suspected of belonging to the Russian "dark fleet" has left French waters after the ship owner paid a fine.