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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.
Banning the trade of dog meat in Korea is not easy
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Dog meat trading faces growing criticism in South Korea, but banning it is not easy.
Russia grows watermelon in the coldest place on Earth
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Russian scientists have successfully planted watermelon at the Vostok station in the South - the coldest place on Earth.
China Zoo suspected of forging into a dog bear
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The zoo in Hangzhou, China confirmed that the dog bear is real after a video of a dog bear standing with both feet behind led to debate on social media.
Ukraine Peace Summit approaching, Russia not invited
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Saudi Arabia is expected to host the Ukrainian Peace Summit in August. Russia was not invited to attend.
Russia shows off its naval power in a grand parade
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Chairman of the Russian naval parade on July 30, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has added 30 new warships to its payroll this year.
Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, shot down by Russia
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Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacked office buildings in the business district of Moscow, Russia on the morning of July 30.
Russia declares readiness for all scenarios with NATO
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia does not want conflict with NATO but is ready to face the alliance in any scenario.
Japanese man spends 15,000 USD to make a dog
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A Japanese man named Toco said he fulfilled his childhood dream by spending nearly $15,000 to pretend to be a dog.
Typhoon Doksuri is still extremely dangerous, destroying the Philippines
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According to the latest storm news, Typhoon Doksuri has killed at least 6 people and forced thousands of people to evacuate, causing serious damage in the northern Philippines.
Determining the location of Typhoon Doksuri's landfall, China issues highest-level warning
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As Doksuri approached and contained its landfall location, China issued a red alert - the highest level of warning - in response to the emergency.
First damage as Typhoon Doksuri carries typhoon to Philippines
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Typhoon Doksuri made landfall on the northern coast of the Philippines on the morning of July 26 with winds of up to 175 km/h, killing at least 1 person, causing a large dike break and power outage.
Western sanctions bring China - Russia closer
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China and Russia are stepping up cooperation in the Arctic, from energy, science to defense, as climate change opens up the prospect of a viable northern sea route - according to SCMP.
Typhoon Doksuri expected to reach super typhoon strength as it moves straight towards China
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Typhoon Doksuri is strengthening and is affecting the Philippines before targeting Taiwan (China), Hong Kong (China) and some areas in southern China.
China builds a $10 billion canal, the amount of rock and soil needed to be dug is 3 times more than the Three Gorges Dam
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Pinglu - the world's largest canal connecting rivers and seas in China - has a volume of rock and soil that needs to be dug three times as large as the Three Gorges Dam.
Real-life spider stunners China
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An 8-year-old girl, likened to a real spider in China, is likely to cling to the ceiling.
