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US-China tensions at strategic ports in the Panama Canal
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US-China tensions in the Panama Canal rise after a Hong Kong (China) corporation threatened to sue Maersk shipping for a port operation dispute.
Venezuela wants to join the US to become a leading oil producing power
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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez affirmed her desire to strengthen cooperation with the US to become the world's largest oil producer.
UK announces emergency air defense aid package of over 745 million USD for Ukraine
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The British government announced an air defense aid package of over 745 million USD to protect Ukrainian infrastructure from new attacks.
Ukraine considers biggest concession in Donbass
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Ukraine may accept withdrawing forces from the Donbass region, according to Ukrainian President's advisors.
US earns over $1 billion from selling Venezuelan oil
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US revenue from selling Venezuelan oil has exceeded the 1 billion USD mark and is expected to increase sharply in the near future.
Russia - China trade turnover in the first 4 months of the year reached 51 billion USD
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Trade turnover between Russia and China from January to April this year increased by 25.9% over the same period last year, reaching 51.09 billion USD, according to the General Administration of Customs of China on May 9.
An EU country strongly opposes the ban on Russian oil
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The EU has so far failed to reach an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, as Hungary continues to protest Russia's ban on oil imports.
Russia's surprise move on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
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Russia will not let the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which was completed to transport gas from Russia to Germany but has not been approved, go to waste.
Lack of supply from Russia, risk of food shortages covering Europe
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The disruption of fertilizer supply from Russia has had a negative impact on sowing in Europe.
Austria: There is no such thing as Ukraine joining the EU soon
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It will take more than 10 years for Ukraine to join the EU, according to Austrian EU Affairs Minister Karoline Edtstadler.
Big explosion blows away luxury hotel wall in Cuba, many people killed
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A powerful explosion blew up the walls of a 5-star hotel in the center of the Cuban capital on June 6, killing at least 9 people and injuring 40 others. The latest blast in Cuba appears to have been caused by a gas leak.
China's oil and gas giant speaks out about buying Russian oil at reduced prices
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The Chinese oil and gas giant has said it is not looking to buy discounted Russian oil.
Germany could face serious difficulties if EU bans Russian oil
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German Economy Minister Robert Habeck warned that eastern Germany will face a shortage of gas if the EU passes the ban on Russian oil imports.
Ukraine gives time for a general counterattack against Russia
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Ukraine could counterattack Russia when it has enough Western-made weapons.
Shocked by the strange thing about China's giant gold mine
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A giant gold mine in northern China was formed differently from other gold mines in the world.
US promises to ensure security if Sweden submits application to NATO
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Sweden said it had received US security guarantees during the period of Stockholm's application for NATO membership.
Russia spectacularly avoids last-minute bankruptcy
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Russia avoids bankruptcy as US dollar bond payments due on May 4 have reached creditors.
Russian President Putin continues to punish "unfriendly countries"
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According to the new decree of President Vladimir Putin, creditors from "unfriendly countries" only have limited access to profits at Russian companies.
USD drops from 20-year high, down from ruble
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The ruble has a record high against the USD, while the greenback index fell from a 20-year high on May 4.
Ukraine declares it has not abandoned its plan to join NATO
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Ukraine has said it has not abandoned its plans to join NATO, criticizing the alliance for its released speech.
