Russia’s planned expansion of natural gas exports to China, particularly through the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, has the potential to fundamentally alter the balance of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. According to…
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Rescuers struggle to reach survivors – DW – 09/03/2025
Days after a powerful earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, rescue teams struggled to reach survivors as Wednesday night approached.
Dozens of commandos were airdropped at sites where helicopters could not land to help carry the injured to…
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Controversy over TV writer Graham Linehan’s arrest for anti-transgender posts sees police appeal for clarity
London’s police chief has appealed for change, arguing that his officers are in an “impossible position” as they try to navigate the evolving landscape of online free speech while enforcing existing laws that bar threats and incitement to…
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China’s Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing military parade – DW – 09/03/2025
September 3, 2025
Closing summary: China shows off arsenal and deepening ties at major military parade
Xi Jinping urged China to move ahead with building a world-class militaryImage: Tingshu Wang/REUTERS Chinese leader Xi Jinping said the…
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Key Takeaways from His Beijing Press Conference
President Vladimir Putin held a wide-ranging press conference following his four-day visit to China, addressing the conflict in Ukraine, relations with the United States, and the strengthening of ties with Beijing.
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‘Greta, is there anything above us?’: Panic on the flotilla to Gaza
In a video posted by activist Yasmin Akar, she said: “We identified the first drones. From what we see, above every boat in the flotilla there is now a drone.” Akar, who was filmed in October celebrating Iran’s missile strike on Israel,…
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Iran boosts uranium stockpile to near weapons-grade, UN report reveals
VIENNA (AP) — A confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog circulated to member states and seen by The Associated Press said Wednesday that Iran increased its stockpile of uranium…
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Deadly earthquake in Afghanistan mapped
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6 struck northeastern Afghanistan on August 31. Aftershocks followed, including a magnitude 5.2 tremor on September 2, according to the United States Geological Survey.
More than 1,400 people have been killed and…
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EU Commission approves ‘milestone’ Mercosur, Mexico deals – DW – 09/03/2025
The EU Commission signed off on a major trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur on Wednesday.
The deal must now be approved by at least 15 of the European Union’s 27 member states in order to go into effect.
Talks with Mercosur began in…
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