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Israel negotiates with the US on the continued deployment of troops in Lebanon
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Exchanges between the US and Israel took place after the US and Iran signed a temporary agreement related to Lebanon's sovereignty.
Thailand restarts 30 billion USD super project competing in the Malacca Strait
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Thailand wants to build a "land bridge" to transport goods across the peninsula, competing with the Malacca Strait.
US-Iran 14-point agreement reveals $300 billion reconstruction package and nuclear commitment
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The US-Iran agreement consists of 14 points, called a memorandum, stating that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.
Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.
IEA forecasts large global oil surplus in 2027
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the oil market may have significant oversupply in the coming year.
EU, Germany seem to be on fire over gas
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The energy crisis in the EU could last until 2024, as gas reserves run out - IEA and Germany warned.
Chinese veteran archaeologist visits the tomb of the late Qin Shi Huang
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Xing Shibang, a pioneering Chinese archaeologist, publicly excavated the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, who passed away at the age of 99.
In response to the news that Russia may withdraw from Kherson, Ukraine is skeptical and cautious
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There are signs that Russia seems to be retreating from Kherson, southern Ukraine, but Kiev suspects that this is a Moscow trap already set up in the city.
Why is Russia determined not to lose Kherson?
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In Kherson, soldiers preparing for a major battle could become the largest in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Mr. Trump hinted at re-electing US president in 2024
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After the midterm election, former President Donald Trump may make a decision on whether to re-elect in 2024 or not.
Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project issues first shipment after Russia takes over
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Sakhalin-1 oil exports are rising rapidly after Russia took control of the giant project from Exxon Mobil.
A giant piece of broken rockets fell freely on Earth today
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The 23-ton Chinese missile fragment is expected to make landfall on November 4, but no one knows exactly when and where it will land.
Russia becomes the largest gas supplier to the EU
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Norway and the US have become the first and second largest gas suppliers to the EU, respectively.
The world is buying gold at the most intense rate in 55 years
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Central banks around the world are buying gold at a "too fast, too dangerous" pace compared to the last fierce time 55 years ago when the USD was still supported by gold.
The world has no way to get rid of dependence on Russian gas
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The world's efforts to escape dependence on Russian gas seem to be at a standstill as Russian exports continue to increase.
How does China internationalise the yuan?
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Promoting the localization of the yuan has been on China's agenda for many years.
The new EU's bilateral situation on gas
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The EU is facing a new dividend in gas as many companies are losing money and only 10% of Europe's gas reserves are considered national reserves.
Russia responds to unprecedented moves of Norway and Poland
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Russia said that Norway is deliberately causing tensions by raising military warnings.
Fed continues to raise interest rates
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On November 2, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) increased interest rates by 0.75% again, leaving open the possibility of further increases in the future.
Russia updates Mr. Putin's plan for the 2024 presidential election
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is in his fourth term - which will end in 2024.
