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Oil prices may take weeks to stabilize after Hormuz Strait reopening: UAE media
Oil prices could take between four and eight weeks to stabilize even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens later this week, as tanker backlogs, elevated insurance costs, low inventories and lingering geopolitical risks continue to support a risk premium in energy markets
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2 injured in bear attacks in Japan...
2 injured in bear attacks in Japan
Two people were injured Wednesday in bear attacks in central and western Japan, while the animals have not been located in either incident, local media reported.
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IEA says OECD oil stocks fall to lowest ...
IEA says OECD oil stocks fall to lowest since 1990
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that oil reserves in members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) had fallen by a cumulative 163 million barrels since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, reaching their lowest level since December
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US will strike again if Iran not comply ...
US will strike again if Iran not comply with MoU: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday that the United States would strike Iran again if Tehran fails to comply with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between them.
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US reportedly moves to hold off blacklis...
US reportedly moves to hold off blacklisting DeepSeek and more than 100 Chinese firms, ‘a positive signal to help further stabilize ties’: experts
China has consistently opposed the US overstretching the concept of national security and abusing export control measures such as the Entity List to suppress and contain Chinese companies, Lin Jian, a spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
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Euro area annual inflation up to 3.2% in May 2026
Euro area annual inflation up to 3.2% in May 2026
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Why Japanese-owned auto plant becomes co...
Why Japanese-owned auto plant becomes contract manufacturer for Chinese brand?
Recently, Nissan announced that it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chery International UK, under which it will study manufacturing Chery passenger vehicles at its Sunderland plant's production Line One in the UK from April of financial year 2027.
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Messi's record-tying World Cup hat-trick...
Messi's record-tying World Cup hat-trick sets Chinese social media ablaze
Lionel Messi's feat of equaling the record for the most FIFA World Cup goals by completing a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J set the Chinese social media ablaze on Wednesday.
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China gravely concerned over Japan's slo...
China gravely concerned over Japan's slow handling of embassy knife intrusion incident: Chinese FM on extension of detention of JSDF suspect
Nearly three months have passed since the active-duty Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) officer Murata Kodai illegally intruded into the Chinese Embassy in Japan with a knife.
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Takaichi's hype of China's export restri...
Takaichi's hype of China's export restrictions at G7 summit aims to deflect attention from its provocations, exposes strategic anxiety: Chinese experts
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's latest remarks at the G7 summit on China's export restrictions, along with her proposal for joint stockpiling of critical minerals, are aimed not only at courting G7 members but also at smearing China through the narrative of "economic coercion."
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Austria beats Jordan in World Cup...
Austria beats Jordan in World Cup
Austria earned its first FIFA World Cup win in 36 years after beating debutant Jordan 3-1 in Group J on Tuesday.
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City view of Salvador, Brazil...
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City view of Salvador, Brazil
City view of Salvador, Brazil
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California governor's claim about 'polit...
California governor's claim about 'politically motivated' inquiries draws extensive reactions
US media outlets and political pundits are offering opposing perspectives on California Governor Gavin Newsom's remarks on Monday, which alleged that inquiries pursued by federal investigators involving him and his wife are politically motivated retaliation by US President Donald Trump.
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Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon...
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon
Israel launched airstrikes and artillery attacks on the Nabatieh area in south Lebanon on Wednesday, reported Lebanon's National News Agency.
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