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World 24h: Oil prices rise sharply, Russian oil and gas revenue surges

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Latest world news 16:: Russian oil price exceeds 125 USD/barrel, April revenue will exceed 10 billion USD; Gold price forecast to reach 6,200 USD/ounce...

Russia launches large-scale offensive targeting Ukraine

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Russia's fierce airstrikes with missiles and UAVs caused heavy casualties, destroying many residential areas and infrastructure in Ukraine.

Russia seeks more markets for sanctioned LNG, targeting India

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The oil tanker Kunpeng is transporting a batch of liquefied natural gas from the Russian Portovaya plant to the Indian import port of Dahej.

Russia controls new positions near the Konstantinovka region, Ukraine

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Russian forces have gained a new position north of the Berestok region, near Konstantinovka, Ukraine.

2026 storm season forecast is unpredictable, few but fierce

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It is forecast that the 2026 storm season may be less than average, but just one strong storm making landfall is enough to cause serious consequences.

Lunar New Year 2026, China expects to set a record for passenger travel

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5.08 billion inter-regional passenger trips in the first 20 days of the 2026 Lunar New Year in China.

US widespread blockade ahead of historic snowstorm

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The US suspended thousands of flights and declared a state of emergency to deal with a snowstorm super bomb.

Thailand arrests 20 people who escaped from notorious fraud den in Myanmar

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Thai authorities arrested 20 Chinese citizens after this group escaped from a fraud den and crossed a river from Myanmar to Tak province illegally.

Japanese people are less diligent, reducing deaths from overwork

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New data shows that the average working hours of Japanese people continued to decrease over 2 years.

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.