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Opec+: oil exporters leave output unchanged: The Opec+ oil alliance is sticking to its production strategy. By the end of 2023, the 23 countries want to produce ...
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Opec+: oil exporters leave output unchanged
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Opec+: oil exporters leave output unchanged: The Opec+ oil alliance is sticking to its production strategy. By the end of 2023, the 23 countries want to produce ...
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Opec+: oil exporters leave output unchanged
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed: An American political magazine reconstructs the Istanbul meetings just a few weeks after the start of the war ...
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield: Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change anything on the battlefield ...
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Kremlin says US aid will not help Ukraine on battlefield
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Sales of electric cars are weakening - and with it the entire car market: Five percent fewer cars were sold in Europe in March. The slump in sales of electric ...
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Sales of electric cars are weakening - and with it the entire car market
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Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
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Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
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EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided
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Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh: The region is now under the full control of Azerbaijan after a brief conflict last year.
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Russia begins to withdraw its peacekeeper forces from Karabakh
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German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf: The two German-Russian nationals are accused of planning attacks on US military sites ...
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German police arrest two men for plotting sabotage on Russia's behalf
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences: The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies ...
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EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat ...
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Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
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Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles
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Russia to Hire Contract Soldiers in Bid to Avoid Unpopular Draft: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it tries to avoid a new mass call-up ...
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Russia to Hire Contract Soldiers in Bid to Avoid Unpopular Draft
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership
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How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?: The EU and the UK could enter into a 'youth mobility' scheme allowing young ...
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How would a 'youth mobility scheme' between the UK and EU really work?
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At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories: At least seven people have been killed in historic flooding that hit the Ural Mountains cities of Orenburg ...
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At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods – IStories
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Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
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Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big ...
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
  • Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.

  • The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.

  • Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.

  • The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
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🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers
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Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
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Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has ...
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine: The call comes as Germany plans an ‘Immediate Action on Air Defence’ initiative to ...
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NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
  • Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.

  • Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.

  • The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.

  • An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers
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Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
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Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections ...
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Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralized 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine ...
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Russia Says Neutralized 20 Drones, 2 Missiles
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Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
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Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say
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Drugs from the pharmacy: Mayor of Amsterdam pleads for a regulated cocaine market
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Drugs from the pharmacy: Mayor of Amsterdam pleads for a regulated cocaine ...
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Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
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Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as ...
Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
  • Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.

  • European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  • Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.

  • The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
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“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia,” says the CDU man
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“Maischberger”: “We should work on Merkel’s closeness to Russia ...
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'Zionist fascist:' Jewish delegate run out of European student event: The European Union of Jewish Students said that its delegation had been publicly humiliated ...
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'Zionist fascist:' Jewish delegate run out of European student event
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Yulia Navalnaya Appears on Time's '100 Most Influential People' List: Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny ...
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Yulia Navalnaya Appears on Time's '100 Most Influential People' List
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
  • The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.

  • Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.

  • She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.

  • The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
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Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge protests: Georgia’s government is attempting to force through a controversial “foreign ...
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Georgia presses on with Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill despite huge ...
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Many dead and injured after attack on Chernihiv: A heavy missile attack by Russia on Ukraine hits the regional capital Chernihiv. The authorities speak of many ...
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Many dead and injured after attack on Chernihiv
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Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job: Irina Podnosova is one of the many former peers of the Russian president who has landed a top job in ...
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Putin’s ex-classmate gets Russia’s Supreme Court top job