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US sets conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow
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The US Secretary of State declared that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen "immediately tomorrow" if Iran stops maritime threats.
Mr. Trump compares British warships to toys amidst NATO rift
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Mr. Trump expressed disappointment with the level of engagement of NATO allies in the Middle East and made frank comments about the British Navy.
US considers withdrawing weapons intended to deliver to Ukraine to focus on the Middle East
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The Pentagon is considering shifting from military aid to Ukraine to the Middle East amid US strategic priorities changing.
Russia believes the West implicitly supports the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline
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The Russian Foreign Minister said that Western intelligence has implicitly backed the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline and expressed regret at Europe's silence.
US President continues to extend sanctions against Russia
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US President Donald Trump has just decided to extend some sanctions against Russia for another year based on allegations related to the election process.
South Korea races to escape dependence on China's rare minerals
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The flashy green Von frames from the walls of abandoned mines could be a catalyst for South Korea's efforts to break China's dominance over key minerals.
Russia reveals new oil buyers
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The Russian government said some new customers are buying Russian crude oil.
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.
