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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.
Oil prices soar again due to Russia-Ukraine deadlock
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Oil prices surged back above $100 as concerns increased about the Russia-Ukraine war that could affect energy supplies.
Ukraine talks about when Mr. Putin-Zelensky may meet
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President Putin and Zelensky will only meet when a " peace treaty" is signed, according to the assistant to the Ukrainian president.
US confirms first loss in Ukrainian war
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that an American citizen was killed in the war in Ukraine.
Tham Quyen surpasses New York in the number of super-rich people living there
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Shenzhen (China) has surpassed New York (USA) to become a place with many billionaires, consolidating China's position as a place for the super-rich in the world, according to the annual rich report published on March 17.
Japan discovers 4 Russian warships suspected of sending troops to Ukraine
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Four Russian warships have passed through the Tsugaru Strait in northeastern Japan, suspected of sending troops to Ukraine.
US resolutely rejected the proposal of the President of Ukraine
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Despite the Ukrainian president's proposal to establish a no-fly zone, the US still did not accept it.
Germany fears falling into mass poverty if it bans Russian oil and gas
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Germany warned that the boycott of Russian oil and gas could harm the German people themselves, leading to mass unemployment and poverty.
France receives child refugees from Ukraine to study
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Paris is developing a special plan to help Ukrainian child refugees study in French schools.
Ukraine's war: Kiev attacks and destroys 3 Russian aircraft
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At least three Russian aircraft were detonated in the attack, which was believed to have the greatest destructive power in Ukraine.
"Shipbrokers" stuck in Suez Canal Repeat History in the US
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Nearly a year after the ship was stuck in the Suez canal, a container ship of the same Evergreen company ran aground in the US.
Ukrainian war: Russia attacks and shakes Kiev
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Two powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital Kiev in the early morning of March 15 after Russian attacks.
Germany suddenly changes tactics to provide weapons to Ukraine
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Germany will keep the shipments of weapons supplied to Ukraine confidential for security reasons.
US-China hold direct talks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
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The US and China will hold their first high-level direct talks since Russia launched a special military campaign in Ukraine.
Europe becomes a new "hot spot" for arms imports
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Europe has increased the world's largest arms imports in the past 5 years, researchers said in a statement on March 14.
Russia reveals frozen gold and foreign exchange reserves in the West
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The Russian Finance Minister confirmed that nearly $300 billion in Russian gold and foreign exchange reserves have been frozen by the West.
