Russia offers China energy lifeline as the Iran war strangles global supply
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the
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Behind China’s ‘active efforts’ for an Iran ceasefire: Business trumps politics
BEIJING — China’s ties with countries such as Iran and Russia have raised expectations of a bigger diplomatic role, but
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Europe cheers Orbán defeat as a bloody nose for the Kremlin – but Hungary’s future remains
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska.
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JD Vance heads to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ahead of high-stakes election
US Vice President JD Vance (L) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shake hands as they meet in Budapest, Hungary,
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Russia welcomes arrival of oil tanker in Cuba after Trump softens approach to U.S. blockade
An old Soviet-era Lada car drives past a truck belonging to a private Cuban company (mipyme) parked in front of
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New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump
USPS and United Airlines. Joe Raedle | Grace Hie Yoon | Anadolu | Getty Images As the U.S.-Iran war enters
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Rheinmetall sees sales growth of up to 45% in 2026, says it’s in ‘prime position’ to arm the
German Rheinmetall MAN tactical military transport vehicles parked in the Edvard Peperko military barracks. Luka Dakskobler | Lightrocket | Getty
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China says ‘thorough preparations’ needed as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in the balance amid Iran
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on China’s foreign policy and external relations on the sidelines of
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Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be
Key Points Fears of higher prices and slower economic growth have unsettled markets over the past week following a spike
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GOP Whip Tom Emmer predicts oil prices will drop after Iran war
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer urged calm on Monday as oil prices surged amid fallout from the Iran war, calling
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