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Russian businesses circulate 8 billion USD through UK "tax havens
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Transparency International released a report showing that Russian businesses have used British islands to maintain vital trade routes.
Cambodia announces 50% elimination of online scams
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Cambodia said that the campaign to crack down on online scams has helped reduce activity by half since the beginning of this year.
Russia pivots to high-tech exports to boost growth
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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin outlined 6 key government goals for 2026, including prioritizing high-tech exports.
US and Iran resume nuclear talks
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New negotiations between the US and Iran are taking place amid increasing military tensions and sanctions pressure.
North Korea will expand its nuclear arsenal
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The North Korean leader affirmed that he will strengthen nuclear power and maintain a tough stance against opponents.
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.
Hungary blocks Russia sanctions package, forces Ukraine to re-supply oil
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Hungary announced it would blockade the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes crude oil supplies.
US tariffs enter a new phase after Supreme Court ruling
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The US Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs is seen as the end of a period of controversial tariff management. But almost immediately, the White House signaled a "Plan B".
Russia will put Estonia in sight if it receives NATO nuclear weapons
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Russia declared that Estonia would be targeted for nuclear weapons if it receives NATO nuclear weapons, after Tallinn signaled its readiness to consider this possibility.
