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Ukraine seeks diesel oil sources from the Middle East
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Ukraine is approaching a gasoline import agreement from the Middle East.
US sends 17,000 troops to the Middle East not just for Hormuz or Iranian uranium
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The US Department of War is considering deploying an additional 10,000 infantry soldiers to the Middle East.
Russian oil finds a way out as the US stirs to ease sanctions
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Washington can flexibly adjust sanctions on Russian oil depending on market developments.
Nord Stream heats up again: Russia criticizes Germany, US intends to take over the pipeline
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US intends to take over the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
New role for Pakistan in US-Iran conflict
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The war between the US - Israel and Iran is entering its 5th week and is the focus of the world's attention. The two sides have engaged in fierce military and slogan warfare to the point where they cannot negotiate peace directly but must use intermediaries to probe each other.
US officially stops counterpart tax collection from February 24
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The US officially stopped collecting counterpart taxes enacted under the IEEPA Act from 0:01 AM on the 24th, Eastern time.
Russia shoots down 22 consecutive UAVs aimed at Moscow capital
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Russia activated a dense air defense net to completely neutralize a large-scale UAV attack on Moscow.
Gold price forecast for the God of Wealth occasion to welcome a big wave at the end of February
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Gold and silver prices are forecast to continue the upward trend in the last week of February - coinciding with the God of Wealth Day (February 26th, i.e., January 10th).
China determined to protect interests against US tariff measures
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China is determined to protect its legitimate rights and interests, after the US Supreme Court ruled that some tariffs imposed by Washington are illegal.
20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator of the world's tallest television tower
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20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator on the world's tallest television tower Tokyo Skytree in Japan, evening of February 22.
Ukraine counterattacks, re-controls 8 important residential areas
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The campaign in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia of Ukraine recorded a new step forward on the battlefield of the conflict.
New York bans people from traveling throughout the city
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The New York City government declared a state of emergency due to a major snowstorm threatening the northeastern United States.
France urges US to lift sanctions against European officials
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France is trying to persuade President Donald Trump's administration to lift unfair sanctions against a series of senior officials in the continent.
European giant pours heavily into Venezuelan oil field
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European giants are accelerating their strategy of massive capital injection to fully exploit Venezuela's crude oil reserves.
Colombia falters because the US blocks Venezuelan gas imports
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Colombia is facing a serious energy shortage as its gas import plan from Venezuela is stalled.
Russia declares it helps protect Venezuela's sovereignty
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Russia affirms that its steadfast diplomatic stance has played a decisive role in protecting Venezuela's sovereignty and position.
Cuba runs out of oil amid US tightening, Canada considers aid
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Cuba faces the risk of paralysis due to oil depletion under tight pressure from the US, while Canada is considering aid steps.
Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the 9th Party Congress.
EU fails to call on the US and G7 to block Russian oil supply
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The European Union (EU) faced a major obstacle when it could not convince the US and the G7 group to participate in the campaign to blockade Russia's crude oil export network.
Europe may postpone trade agreement with the US due to "tax chaos
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The European Union (EU) is considering suspending the ratification of a trade agreement with the US in the face of a tariff shock from Mr. Trump.
