Ukraine Strike on Russian Terminal Cuts Kazakhstan Crude Production
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Kazakhstan’s oil output fell by 6% in December after a Ukrainian drone strike crippled Russia’s key Black Sea export terminal, revealing the unexpected...
A Mediterranean NATO in the Making: The Israel-Greece-Cyprus Axis
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Greece, Israel, and Cyprus have signed a new joint military action plan to intensify air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean starting...
The Florida Agenda: Can Trump Move Netanyahu on Gaza?
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet in Florida to discuss advancing the stalled Gaza ceasefire,...
Kremlin Demands Ukraine Pull Back from Donbas, Putin-Trump Call Expected Soon
The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the parts of Donbas it still controls if it wants peace, warning...
Coupang to Pay $1.18 Billion in Compensation for Massive Data Leak
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has announced a compensation plan totaling 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) for 33.7 million affected users following last month’s...
Every Mineral Matters in the New Metals Age
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) now lists 60 critical minerals, covering roughly 80% of mined commodities, reflecting a shift in how metals are valued...
South Korean President Pledges Full Disclosure on Jeju Air Crash Anniversary
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized to families of the 179 victims of the Jeju Air crash on Monday, marking the first anniversary...
Syria Opens Criminal Investigation Into Assad-Era Mass Grave
Syria’s new government has ordered troops to guard a remote desert military site east of Damascus after a Reuters investigation revealed it was used...
Thailand, Cambodia Pledge to Reset Ties After Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to rebuild political mutual trust following weeks of intense border fighting, according to a joint communique released by China...
South Korea Prosecutor Accuses Ex–First Lady of Bribery, Power Abuse
South Korea’s special prosecutor has concluded a year-long investigation alleging that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accepted bribes...