Kim Jong Un Vows Military Backing for Russia in Strategic Pact with Putin
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On the sidelines of WWII commemorations in Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "full support" for Russia's military efforts as a...
Houthis Launch Third Missile Toward Israel Within 24 Hours
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A missile launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi forces targeted Israel but fell in an open area outside its territory, marking the third...
EU- Mercosur Trade Deal Near, As French Dissent Softens
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The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) concluded negotiations in December 2024 on what would be the EU’s largest...
Google partly down in Turkey, parts of Europe
ISTANBUL, Sept 4- Some Google services including YouTube temporarily went down on Thursday in Turkey and some parts of Europe including Greece and Germany,...
OPEC+ To Discuss Further Oil Output Hike to Regain Market Share
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OPEC+, the coalition of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia, has long used production cuts to stabilize oil markets....
Ukraine’s Allies Seek US Backing for Security Guarantees at Paris Summit
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Some 30 allied leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to finalize long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, aiming to present a unified European...
Trump Pledges to Seek Peace in Russia-Ukraine War, CBS Reports
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U.S. President Donald Trump is actively pursuing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, despite a recent lack of progress and continued fighting....
Israel Faces Worldwide Criticism
It was on August 8 that Priyanka Gandhi went quite out of her way, calling Israel’s war in Gaza genocide and using international human...
UN Nuclear Chief Urges Iran to Allow Inspections “Within Days”
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UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to agree to renewed inspections “within days,” warning that talks cannot drag on indefinitely. The push...
Putin Pushes Siberia 2 Pipeline, Promises China Cheaper Gas
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline will supply China with over 100 bcm of gas annually, priced...