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Chinese imports of Russian crude hit new record
Shipments of Russian crude to China surged by a record 44% year-on-year in June
Iran supports Saudi peace initiative on Ukraine
Tehran says it welcomes all efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict politically, including peace talks proposed by Saudi Arabia
US general says allies key to counter China in Pacific
The United States will rely on allies rather than a major expansion of its own forces to counter any Chinese military risk in the Pacific
Niger putschists accuse France of wanting to ‘intervene militarily’
Niger’s new junta on Monday accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to “intervene militarily” to reinstate deposed
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, delaying polls: state media
Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council agreed Monday to extend the country's state of emergency by six months, state
Russia says has intensified attacks on Ukraine
Moscow has intensified strikes on Ukrainian military infrastructure in response to attacks on Russian-controlled territory
Severe heat in western U.S. worsens insect infestations
During this summer's scorching heatwave in the western United States, certain insect species thrived in the high temperatures
Moscow reveals reasons behind weakening ruble
The ruble tumbled to a three-week low amid the changing trade balance, the Russian Finance Ministry has said
Mystery object on Australian beach identified as part of Indian rocket’
A mysterious object that washed up on an Australian beach has been identified as debris from an Indian rocket, officials said
Highest flooding alert issued for Beijing: authorities
China's capital Beijing on Monday issued its highest alert for flooding and landslides as the city was battered by heavy rains.
UK scrapped dozens of tanks that could have been sent to Ukraine – Times
The UK destroyed 43 Challenger 2 tanks in the early 2010s that could have been sent to Ukraine, the Times has reported
Austrian businesses issue recession warning
Austria has to prepare for a recession this winter and not expect economic growth until the spring, an industry federation has warned
Russian cash circulation hits all-time record
Increased demand for cash has been recorded in Russia since last year, according to new data by the central bank
French minister rejects ‘decoupling from Beijing’ strategy
France does not want barriers in trade relations with China, the economy minister has said
Dozen dead in fireworks warehouse blast
The number of fatalities from the devastating fireworks explosion in Thailand has climbed to 12
Oaklanders Shout at Embattled Soros-Backed Alameda County DA Pamela Price Over Surge in Crime (VIDEO)
Frustrated Oaklanders lashed out at embattled Alameda County DA Pamela Price over a surge in crime.