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Iran sharply reduces oil prices, competes with Russia to sell to China
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Iran has sharply reduced its already cheap crude oil prices to sell to China in the context of Russia becoming the leading supplier to Beijing.
Forecast of when Russian gas delivered to the EU will drop to a record level
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Russian gas deliveries to the European Union (EU) will fall by more than half in 2025.
Japan affirms it will not give up its interests in oil and gas projects with Russia
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Japan has asked Russia to " Speak more clearly" about the recent decree regarding the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference on July 5.
Germany predicts unwanted prospects in the EU when cutting off Russian gas
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The EU may disagree on gas distribution, amid a growing shortage, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) warned earlier this week.
Finland, Sweden officially begin NATO membership process
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The process of ratifying Finland and Sweden to join NATO officially kicked off on July 5.
Russia explains the missile attack on Kiev shopping mall
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The Russian military said it had issued an attack after discovering Ukrainian missile launchers located in the shopping mall premises in the capital Kiev.
World's No. 1 oil seller says it is not responsible for high oil prices
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Saudi Arabia has said high oil prices and low supply are not its fault, following a series of attacks on Riyadh's oil facilities.
Can SpaceX launch a Starship in May?
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Whether Elon Musk's SpaceX can launch a Starship in May this year depends on many factors.
All 132 passengers in the suspected death of a Chinese plane crash
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All 132 passengers and crew in the Chinese plane crash are believed to have died, although there has been no official confirmation.
Forest fire at the scene of a Chinese plane crash
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The scene of the Chinese plane crash carrying 132 people is difficult to approach due to the rugged terrain in the mountains.
Plane carrying 133 people crashed in China
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A Chinese Eastern Airlines plane carrying 133 people crashed in southern China on March 21.
Germany warns of Domino effect from sanctions against Russia
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The German Deputy Prime Minister warned of the domino effect of sanctions against Russia, while the German Bank's director called for a temporary lifting of new sanctions against Moscow.
Canada supplies weapons to Ukraine to the point of "shortage of stockpile"
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Canada admits it has provided weapons to Ukraine to the point of " exhausting" its reserves.
Russia's latest statement on how to end the war in Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the latest comments on the war in Ukraine and relations with the West.
Russia - Ukraine get "half the way" to negotiate on de numberarization
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Russia and Ukraine have reached the halfway point on the issue of de Militarization in the framework of ongoing negotiations, according to the head of the Russian negotiation delegation.
The world's third largest oil consumer increases its purchases of Russian oil
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India, the world's third-largest oil consumer, has increased its purchases of Russian oil, applying a " little-known- method" to ensure energy security.
Mr. Joe Biden and Mr. Xi Jinping discussed for 110 minutes about Ukraine
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US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed for 110 minutes in a video call on March 18 about the situation in Ukraine.
President Assad visits Arabia for first time since Syria's civil war
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 18. This is the Syrian leader's first visit to an Arab country since the Syrian war began in 2011.
Russia establishes no-fly zone in Donbass
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Russia has established a no-fly zone in Ukraine's Donbass region, Russian media reported.
Russia accused of firing cruise missiles at Ukrainian aircraft repair plant
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Russia is believed to have launched 6 cruise missiles at a plane repair plant in western Ukraine on the morning of March 18.
