Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal or face new economic sanctions
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new...
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Russia’s Lavrov visits Beijing to discuss Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Sunday in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart to discuss Ukraine and relations with the...
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UK court orders Assange’s extradition to US for trial
A UK court on Wednesday issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to...
- The ruling Wednesday by a magistrate in central London brings the long-running legal saga in the UK courts closer to a conclusion
- Washington wants to put him on trial in connection with the publication of 500,000 secret military files relating to the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Italy looks to Africa for gas to end Russia dependence
Meanwhile, Italy is also looking into buying or renting two floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) to allow it to...
- Italy is one of Europe's biggest guzzlers of gas, which currently represents 42 percent of its energy consumption, and it imports 95 percent of the gas it uses
- The government hopes to reduce those imports by accelerating the investment in renewables and has vowed to cut red tape on wind and solar farms
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Blinken urges Israel, Palestinians to ‘end cycle of violence’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israel and Palestinians to “end the cycle of violence”, amid rising...
- Recent tensions have centred on the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam's third-holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City
- Mr Blinken told Mr Lapid of the US government's “steadfast commitment” to Israel's security and condemned recent rocket attacks from Gaza
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Yemen: New leadership council takes office in bid to end war
The newly formed, eight-man leadership council performed a largely symbolic swearing-in in Aden in front of members of a parliament...
- The newly formed, eight-man leadership council performed a largely symbolic swearing-in in Aden in front of members of a parliament elected in 2003.
- Yemen’s President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi handed over his “full powers” to the new council in a televised address on April 7
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Oil stabilizes after big drop on IMF growth cut
Asian markets were flat on Wednesday as oil began clawing its way back up from a big drop after the...
- Energy prices are surging, debt levels are rising and shortages remain acute, the IMF noted.
- Multiple crises including the Ukraine war and coronavirus pandemic fuel an acceleration of inflation
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Europe energy market: Will Qatar replace Russia?
The United States has asked Qatar to supply gas to Europe if Russian supplies were disrupted due to Moscow's military...
- Qatar gas exports account for about 106 billion cubic meters, with 80 percent going to Asia and 20 percent to Europe
- Qatar could cover around 13 percent of Russian gas imports to the European Union and the United Kingdom
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Extreme climate changes could disturb global development, warns WGS
The report said that the climate state is rapidly aggravating poverty and instability, and is likely to amplify the economic...
- A joint report has been published by World Government Summit Organization (WGS) and consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- The report said that the climate state is rapidly aggravating poverty and instability, and is likely to amplify the economic burden on governments struggling to manage COVID-19.
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Libya’s energy sector paralyzed as second oil export terminal is shut
The suspension of operations at Brega terminal, which has an export capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, follows a force...
- Force majeure, a legal move, allows parties to free themselves from contractual obligations when factors such as fighting make meeting them impossible.
- Oil installations have often been attacked or blockaded by armed groups who hold sway in Libya.
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Biden has ‘no plans’ to visit Ukraine: W.House
A string of European leaders have made the trip to Kyiv and met with Zelensky.
- A string of European leaders have made the trip to Kyiv and met with Zelensky
- Zelensky said: "I think he's (Biden) the the leader of the US and that's why he should come here to see."
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Iraq ‘green belt’ neglected in faltering climate fight
Envisioned as a lush fortress against worsening desertification and sand storms, the "green belt" of Iraq's Karbala stands as a...
- Sixteen years after its inception, only a fraction of the 76-kilometre (47-mile) crescent-shaped strip of greenery has materialized.
- Eucalyptus, olive groves and date palms first took root in 2006 as part of a plan for tens of thousands of trees to form a green protective shield around Karbala.
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Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal or face new economic sanctions
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Three killed in attack outside court in Turkey, says minister
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Turkish police on Tuesday shot dead two assailants from a leftist organization, branded "terrorists" by authorities, who attacked...
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4,895 students killed, 400 schools damaged in Palestinian territories
The Palestinian Ministry of Education said more than 4,851 students were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, while 8,227 others...
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British-owned cargo ship hit by drone off Yemen in latest Houthi attack
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said last week that the movement's armed forces had targeted an American merchant ship named...
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Israeli settler violence ‘must stop’: French FM
French minister denounced anti-Palestinian rhetoric and "even calls to commit war crimes" by Israeli officials, after some Netanyahu allies have...
- Since the October 7 attack triggered war between Israel and Hamas, at least 381 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops and settlers in the West Bank
- The French Minister called for "a comprehensive political solution, with two states living in peace side by side", urging the resumption of the peace process "without delay"
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UAE and Jordan leaders discuss boosting economic, investment ties
Amman, Jordan-- The UAE and Jordan have explored opportunities for collaboration in the fields of economy, investment, food security, renewable...
- The two leaders explored new opportunities for collaboration to support the development goals of both countries
- They discussed regional and international issues with a specific focus on the Middle East, in particular the Gaza Strip
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Blinken heads to Egypt to seek ‘enduring end’ to Gaza war
Palestinian Territories - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to fly to Egypt on Tuesday as part of...
- In Cairo, Blinken is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the day after he held talks in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
- Blinken's diplomatic push has been given fresh urgency with Israeli forces pressing further south towards Rafah, a Palestinian city on the southern border with Egypt