The war in Iran and the resulting energy shock could revive China’s interest in a long-stalled pipeline to import Russian gas, analysts told RFE/RL, potentially reshaping Beijing’s energy strategy.
As countries are facing an energy shock…
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Iran has halted gas supplies to Turkey following Israel’s strike
Iran has suspended gas supplies to Turkey following an Israeli strike on a major gas field. This is according to Bloomberg, citing sources.
“According to sources familiar with the situation, Iran has suspended…
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Steinmeier spoke out against dialogue with Russia
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has spoken out against the dialogue with Russia that is currently being discussed in Europe against the backdrop of the Middle East crisis.
“Even after the conflict…
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Bipartisan Backlash Grows As Trump Administration Expands Russian Sanctions Relief
WASHINGTON — US lawmakers are raising concerns after the Trump administration took additional steps to allow more Russian oil shipments to reach global markets despite existing sanctions.
Democrats and Republicans alike are demanding answers…
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At Least 1 Killed in Apartment Explosion in Annexed Crimea
A woman was killed and her son remains missing after an explosion tore through an apartment building in the capital of annexed Crimea on Monday night, Russian-installed authorities said.
Mikhail…
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Trump has postponed strikes against Iran following a reassessment of the situation
US President Donald Trump has ordered a delay in strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure because he overestimated the capabilities of the US military. This is according to the German newspaper “Welt”.
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The US is demanding the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Donbas
The US continues to insist on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas. Should Ukraine refuse, it risks losing US aid. This is reported by “Ukrainska Pravda”, citing a source within the negotiating team.
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Iran has set out its demands to the US for an end to the war
The Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a five-point ultimatum to the United States of America calling for an end to the war. This was reported in The Wall Street Journal.
According to the publication, the Islamic…
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Armenia And Azerbaijan Expand Trade, Testing Russia’s Grip
Longtime rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan are increasing trade in ways that analysts say could support peace-building, ease Armenia’s longstanding blockade, and gradually weaken Russia’s role in the region as Moscow remains preoccupied with its war…
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Hercules C-130 Down in Amazon Region
A major aviation disaster has struck Colombia after a military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the southern Amazon region, resulting in heavy casualties and prompting an ongoing investigation.
Crash…
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