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US urgently deploys more aircraft carriers to the Middle East
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The US deployed the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and escort squadron to leave the Caribbean Sea to join forces in the Persian Gulf.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of blocking oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline
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The Hungarian Foreign Minister said that Ukraine is using the energy issue as a political tool to interfere in the upcoming election.
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.
Hundreds of people evacuated from Azovstal steel factory in Ukraine
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Ukraine reported that about 100 people had fled the Azovstal steel factory in Mariupol city on May 1.
How does Europe manage without Russian gas?
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Russia cuts gas to Poland and Bulgaria as the two countries refuse to pay in rubles amid a headache over the energy problem in Europe.
Ukraine calls on China to ensure security again
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Ukraine has called on China to mediate a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and act as a "security haven" for Kiev.
Russia gives a letter to Finland: "No rubles - no gas"
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The Finnish government and companies are preparing for an end to Russian gas supplies in less than three weeks.
Angelina Jolie visits Western Ukraine
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Angelina Jolie - a Hollywood actress and a UN goodwill ambassador - met with fans and refugees in Lviv city, Ukraine.
US House of Representatives Speaker unexpectedly visits Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President
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US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with the Ukrainian president during a visit to the capital Kiev.
Reviving a river, awakening a city
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From Seoul, Singapore to Paris, New York, architects, planners, authorities and people in many places are working to revive rivers in the city, renovating them from unknown flows or wastewater canals or flooded areas to become tourist landscapes, relaxation destinations and bring great economic value to the city.
Russian and Ukrainian Presidents Invited to attend G20 Summit in Southeast Asia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin were invited to attend the G20 summit in November, the president of the host country Indonesia informed on April 29.
Ukraine plans to evacuate people hiding in a steel factory in Mariupol
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Ukraine plans to evacuate civilians and security forces hiding in the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol city, which is being surrounded by Russia.
US plans to become an important partner of India instead of Russia
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The US is trying to become a close partner of India to replace Russia, but experts say this is unlikely to happen. New Delhi is increasingly influential in the international arena, allowing them to pursue independent policies.
Poland conducts large-scale drill, Russia accuses of having a purpose behind it
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Poland announced a major military exercise in the context of Russia accusing the country of seeking to annex Western Ukraine.
Power outage, drought, flooding during 122-year record heatstroke in India
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Last March was recorded as the hottest time in 122 years in India. However, this is just the first hot season.
Russian energy giant Gazprom announces sky-high profits
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Russian energy giant Gazprom announced its highest annual profit ever thanks to sharp increases in gas prices.
Russian newspaper: Ukraine's Kherson province switches to ruble use
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The southern Ukrainian province of Kherson will start using the Russian ruble as its currency instead of the hryvnia from May 1, according to Ria Novosti.
EU law circumvention to import Russian gas
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The EU increases imports of Russian gas through countries ready to pay in rubles.
