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Suspected viral infection from animals, 3 passengers die on Dutch yacht

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3 passengers died and 3 others contracted the disease after a yacht departing from the Netherlands recorded an outbreak suspected of being caused by an animal-transmitted virus.

Russia launches 83 rounds of attacks, fighting escalates around Kostiantynivka

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Fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to the suburbs of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine's stronghold in Donetsk, becoming a new hotspot.

Russia takes advantage of expanding oil and gas market

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Russia will supply crude oil to Indonesia and Japan, as both countries seek to respond to the fuel crisis caused by the Iran conflict.

Russia announces removal of more than 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers from combat in 1 day

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The Ukrainian army lost about 1,235 soldiers in the area of Russia's special military operation in the past 24 hours.

Super El Nino dominates global weather, 2026 storm season faces major fluctuations

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Super El Nino is forecast to dominate storm activity in the Atlantic as the hurricane season begins.

British police arrest 4 suspected of spying for Iran

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British police arrested 4 men on suspicion of participating in espionage activities related to Iran.

Iranian UAV aircraft carrier sunk by US

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The US on March 6 released a video recording the attack on the Iranian UAV aircraft carrier named IRIS Shahid Bagheri.

US seeks Ukraine to learn how to destroy Iranian UAVs

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President Zelensky said that the US and many Middle Eastern countries have asked Ukraine to support equipment and experts to destroy Iranian UAVs.

Russia will continue to cooperate with Iran in promising projects

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Russia-Iran cooperation will not be interrupted despite all challenges, the Russian Energy Minister affirmed.

Iranian UAV aircraft carrier hit by US attack, explodes at sea

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The US released a video showing violent explosions on an Iranian UAV-carrying "aircraft carrier" off the coast.

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.

Mr. Trump hints at early agreement with Cuba after finishing work in Iran

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President Donald Trump said the US may soon reach an agreement with Cuba, but wants to wait a few weeks after "finishing the job" in Iran.

UAE considers freezing Iranian assets

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The UAE is considering freezing Iran's assets on its territory, a move that could isolate Iran from international trade networks.

US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic relations

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The US and the Venezuelan interim government agreed to restore diplomatic relations, towards stability and a peaceful political transition.

Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen

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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.

China sets GDP growth target of 4.5-5% for 2026

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2026 marks the first year of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan - the development orientation of the world's second largest economy in the 2026-2030 period.