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World oil prices fall for 2 consecutive days
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Signs of cooling Middle East conflict pull oil prices down, market expects supply to be restored soon.
US suspends efforts to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US will temporarily stop the escort operation of ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino could be strongest in 30 years, no longer according to old rules
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A strong El Nino wave may be about to appear. Climate change is changing the impact of this phenomenon.
Iranian oil tanker appears in Lombok Strait, Indonesia says it does not violate maritime law
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Indonesia affirms that Iranian oil tankers have the right to pass through its waters under international law of the sea.
Russia declares destruction of Ukraine's Damba electronic warfare station
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Forces of the Northern Task Force of Russia destroyed a Damba electronic warfare station of Ukraine in the Sumy region, Ukraine.
Russian businesses circulate 8 billion USD through UK "tax havens
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Transparency International released a report showing that Russian businesses have used British islands to maintain vital trade routes.
Cambodia announces 50% elimination of online scams
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Cambodia said that the campaign to crack down on online scams has helped reduce activity by half since the beginning of this year.
Vietnam - Russia improve the quality of cooperation in key areas
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The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed on February 25 that, within the framework of his visit to the Russian Federation to announce the results of the XIV Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on the afternoon of February 24, at the Kremlin, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung had a meeting with President V. Putin.
Russia pivots to high-tech exports to boost growth
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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin outlined 6 key government goals for 2026, including prioritizing high-tech exports.
US and Iran resume nuclear talks
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New negotiations between the US and Iran are taking place amid increasing military tensions and sanctions pressure.
North Korea will expand its nuclear arsenal
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The North Korean leader affirmed that he will strengthen nuclear power and maintain a tough stance against opponents.
Hungary strengthens security, vigilant against the possibility of being attacked by Ukraine
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The Hungarian Prime Minister ordered the deployment of troops to protect energy infrastructure in the east of the country, citing intelligence information about the threat of attacks from Ukraine.
US gives green light to sell Venezuelan oil back to Cuba
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The US Treasury Department allows the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba if the transaction brings more benefits to the Cuban private sector.
US blocks Iran's missile and drone production funds
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The US has just put more than 30 entities and transport ships on the blacklist to block funding for Tehran's weapons program.
EU urges Ukraine to repair Russian oil pipeline, Croatia paves the way for rescue
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The EU called on Ukraine to accelerate the repair of the Russian oil pipeline Druzhba, while Croatia proposed the Adriatic route to ensure oil supply to Central Europe.
Gold price forecast at risk of deep drop if hitting important milestone
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World gold prices are standing firm above the breakthrough of 5,100 USD/ounce set since February, but gold prices are forecast to move into a sensitive zone.
Cuba shoots US speedboat, 4 dead
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4 people entered Cuban waters on a speedboat registered in the US and were shot dead by Cuban border guards.
Russia evacuates all 4,300 tourists from Cuba, freezes flights
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Russia announced that it has completed the evacuation of nearly 4,300 tourists from Cuba and has not resumed flights to this island nation.
Ukrainian army suffers heavy losses in Dnepropetrovsk region
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According to TASS, units of the Russian Eastern Operations Group have continuously attacked Ukrainian armed forces for weeks.
Russian oil tanker to Cuba revealed tactics of movement
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A Russian oil tanker transporting oil to Cuba was identified off the coast of the United States.
