Pirates have posed a growing problem for global shipping this year, with 45 cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships recorded in the first quarter, according to the London-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB).
The increase…
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Xi makes a case for free trade, presenting China as a source of ‘stability and certainty’
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”
On Monday, he was welcomed to Hanoi with…
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EU considers plans for firms to break Russian gas contracts without penalties | Gas
The European Commission is considering plans that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts without paying penalties to Moscow, it has been reported.
Citing three officials with knowledge of the plan, the Financial…
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Zelensky Dismisses Sumy Region Governor After Deadly Russian Strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the governor of the northeastern Sumy region following a deadly Russian missile strike in the regional capital, officials said Tuesday.
Taras Melnychuk,…
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Euro emerges as safe haven – DW – 04/15/2025
The euro has surged over 10% against the US dollar since January, reaching 1.1369 dollars per euro on Monday (April 14).
While much of the euro’s rally stems from a flight from the dollar due to US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade…
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Euro emerges as safe haven amid Trump tariff turmoil – DW – 04/15/2025
The euro has surged over 10% against the US dollar since January, reaching 1.1369 dollars per euro on Monday (April 14).
While much of the euro’s rally stems from a flight from the dollar due to US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade…
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Euro emerges as safe haven amid Trump tariff turmoil – DW – 04/15/2025
The euro has surged over 10% against the US dollar since January, reaching 1.1369 dollars per euro on Monday (April 14).
While much of the euro’s rally stems from a flight from the dollar due to US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade…
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UK minister’s official X account hacked to promote crypto – POLITICO
A separate post said the “official crypto coin” was now live, and shared details to a contact address. Both tweets were subsequently deleted.
A spokesperson for Powell said: “Lucy Powell’s personal X account was hacked this morning….
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Russia Spending $22M Per Day on Military Recruitment – Analysis
Russia’s mass military recruitment efforts are becoming increasingly costly as the war in Ukraine drags on for a fourth year, with the state shelling out some 2 billion rubles ($22 million) per day on sign-on bonuses for new recruits…
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