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War in the Middle East: latest developments
Paris (France) (AFP) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:- Iran FM meets Putin -President Vladimir Putin told...
Tesla reports higher profits, topping estimates
New York (AFP) - Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, pointing to recovering demand in North America as it pursues...
US stocks rise, shrugging off uncertain ceasefire prospects while oil prices jump
New York (AFP) - Oil prices climbed Wednesday while stocks were mixed as Iranian officials refused to reopen the Strait...
US Treasury chief defends pivot to extend Russia oil sanctions relief
Washington (United States) (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended the Trump administration's recent about-face to temporarily...
Shifting goals blur picture of US blockade on Iran
London (AFP) - The United States has vowed to blockade Iran's ships until the country makes a deal to end...
Russia says will halt flow of Kazakh oil to Germany
Berlin (AFP) - Russia confirmed Wednesday it will halt the pipeline flow of Kazakh oil to Germany next month, citing...
South Africa coal delay could cause 32,000 deaths, report says
Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa risks thousands of premature deaths if the phase-out of coal plants is delayed due to...
Germany halves 2026 growth forecast on Iran war fallout
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The German government Wednesday halved its 2026 growth forecast due to the Middle East war energy...
Russia to block flow of Kazakh oil to German refinery, Berlin says
Berlin (AFP) - Germany has learned that Russia plans to halt the flow of Kazakh oil through the Druzhba pipeline...
Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power
Hanoi (Vietnam) (AFP) - Vietnam's top leader To Lam hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Wednesday, announcing...
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