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Russia keeps gas prices low for a European country amid supply shortages
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Russia agreed to extend the gas supply contract to Serbia at a low price, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
The Hormuz Strait being closed for another month could push oil prices to the $150/barrel mark
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The world is facing the risk of crude oil prices soaring to the threshold of 150 USD/barrel if the maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz is not soon cleared.
Arab countries face the risk of having to fund billions of USD in war expenses for the US military
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The US government is planning to ask Arab countries to share the financial burden for the military campaign targeting Iran.
EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved
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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.
Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe
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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.
For the first time, scientists use laser rays to orient lightning
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Scientists controlled laser beams during a major storm on a mountain top in Switzerland for the first time.
Eating a wild fish in the US is equal to drinking poison water for a whole month
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A new study on January 17 said that eating a freshwater fish caught in a river or lake in the US is equivalent to drinking a month's water contaminated with "permanent" toxic chemicals.
Kissinger changes stance, outlines latest Ukraine plan
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Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger changed his stance, supporting Ukraine's entry into NATO.
Russia announces oil and gas export revenue in 2022
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Russian oil and gas export revenue will increase in 2022, despite sanctions.
Life in an unusually cold air in the coldest city in the world
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Temperatures in the world's coldest city in Russia have dropped to minus 50 degrees Celsius.
The most wanted mafia boss in Italy fell into a net after 30 years on the run
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The last "father" of mafia Sicily and one of the most wanted criminals in the world, was arrested in Palermo, Italy after 30 years on the run.
South Korean President visits UAE, brings home $30 billion investment commitment
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged to invest $30 billion in South Korea, President Yoon Suk-yeol's office said.
Next scenario when the EU stops importing Russian oil
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In just three weeks, Russian oil - the EU's largest external supplier - will be completely banned.
Latest important excavation at Qin Shi Huang's mausoleum
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The Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum has just announced the latest findings from the excavation.
More confidential documents discovered at Mr. Biden's private home
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The presidential adviser has discovered five additional pages of confidential documents at President Joe Biden's private home.
NASA discovers a rare Earth-like planet
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In an effort to seek life beyond our solar system, planets close to Earth seem like a good place for scientists to start research.
The rise strategy of Singapore's most successful fashion brand
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From a modest shoe store, Charles & Keith has risen to become the most successful fashion exporting company in Singapore.
The difference between the confidential document case of Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump
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US Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed two different special advisers to independently investigate the handling of confidential documents of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Russia's iconic arms manufacturer reveals bountiful results
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Russian arms manufacturing group Kalashnikov announced a record output in 2022.
Sweden finds large resource mine, helping the EU stop dependence on China
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Sweden has discovered Europe's largest rare earth mine, a potential step to end the EU's dependence on China for this important resource.
