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North Korea and China resume direct flights between the two capitals
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The Beijing - Pyongyang flight resumed after a long interruption, reflecting signs of North Korea's gradual opening up.
Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon
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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks
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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.
US unexpectedly allows ships carrying 650,000 barrels of Russian oil into Cuba amid sanctions
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A Russian oil tanker suddenly entered Cuban waters while the US maintained energy blockade of this island nation.
Russia signals to the US: Either ease sanctions, or deplete fertilizer
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A leading economist has just warned that Russia has sent strong signals to the US and the West after suspending the issuance of fertilizer export licenses.
China's move on the USD makes the US insecure
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China sells a large amount of US Treasury USD bonds, causing Washington to be worried.
The largest nameline cemetery in Egypt - the dream of archaeologists
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Saqqara cemeteries are the dream of archaeologists, home to a large number of remains, tombs and about a dozen ancient Egyptian pyramids.
Nord Stream 2 pressures EU lawsuit to Permanent Court of Arbitration
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Russia's Nord Stream 2 AG said that the EU's pipeline regulations violate international law.
punishing failure, EU plans to eliminate Russia's money
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The EU is considering a new policy targeting Russian exports amid ineffective sanctions.
Donald Trump still ran for US president, even to be in prison
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The lawyer said that Mr. Donald Trump will still run for US president, even in prison, because "there are many people who need him".
US reacts to BRICS' de-dollarization plan
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The BRICS group of economies is leading the de-dollarization agenda globally and developing countries see this initiative as beneficial.
Germany shows signs of giving up after EU threatens to sue
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The German government has said it will lift controversial gas tariffs after the EU warned of taking Berlin to court.
France persuades Canada to ease sanctions on Russia
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French President Emmanuel Macron personally persuaded Canadian Prime Minister Justin to ease sanctions on Russia.
Ukraine is among the countries with the most lawsuits
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Thousands of lawsuits against Ukraine are being processed at the European Court of Human Rights.
Despite being threatened with death, CEO of Germany determined to stay in Russia
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The German chocolate giant's CEO was threatened with death but was determined to stay in Russia.
Russia's ally signs nuclear deal with NATO member
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Belarus, a Russian ally, has just signed a nuclear deal with Hungary, a NATO member.
The final obstacle to the revival of the world's largest nuclear power plant
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The world's largest nuclear power plant in Japan is in a state of disarray as the country's energy demand skyrockets.
Canadian Airlines may open direct flights to Vietnam
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Air Canada may open a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Shocking discovery about ancient Egypt from the time of building the Giza pyramid
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The ancient Egyptians may have been trying to treat cancer since the Great Pyramid of Giza was built 4,000 years ago.
Global giant buys Russian oil in rubles
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India's largest private oil and gas giant and Russian oil and gas company signed a one-year oil sale deal in rubles.