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Oil hits one-week low as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran

Oil hits one-week low as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran

By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than 3% to a one-week low on Tuesday as traders shrugged off the latest U.S. sanctions campaign against Iran, viewing economic pressure as posing less risk to oil supplies than a military escalation.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy sees window for U.S. mediation until summer 2027

Ukraine's Zelenskiy sees window for U.S. mediation until summer 2027

KYIV, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine sees a window of opportunity for U.S. mediation to end Russia's war in Ukraine until the end of next summer and has drafted one page of ideas with U.S. and European officials to be presented to Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
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Over 50 UN Countries Demand Immediate Ceasefire from Russia in Ukraine

Over 50 UN Countries Demand Immediate Ceasefire from Russia in Ukraine

More than 50 United Nations member countries have collectively called for a complete, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire from Russia in Ukraine. This demand was made during an emergency UN Security Council meeting. The statement, read by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, asserts that Russia's full-scale invasion violates the UN Charter and international law, undermining global order and threatening peace and security. The countries urged both sides to halt strikes on civilian facilities and return to negotiations to achieve a just and lasting peace. US representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, Dan Negrea, stated that the United States is prepared to play a constructive role in facilitating negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukraine's Ambassador to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, emphasized the urgent need for foreign partners to provide weapons, specifically Patriot interceptor missiles, to protect Ukrainian civilians and is initiating a global coalition to significantly increase the ...
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Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram

Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed frustration over unsolicited beauty advice
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Post reader believes Trump fiddles while the world crumbles | Letters

Post reader believes Trump fiddles while the world crumbles | Letters

Palm Beach Post readers share their perspectives on President Trump, climate change, and GOP economic policies.
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European Council on Foreign Relations Warns Belarus Becoming Advanced Russian Military Base, Urges EU Strategy Shift

European Council on Foreign Relations Warns Belarus Becoming Advanced Russian Military Base, Urges EU Strategy Shift

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has issued a warning that Belarus is increasingly becoming an advanced operational military base for Russia, necessitating a change in the European Union's strategy. According to an analysis by Vasil Navumau, a researcher at the University of Siegen and former visiting fellow at ECFR, Belarus has transitioned from a logistical rear-operating base to a potential forward-operating base for Moscow. This shift involves the installation of Russian military infrastructure, missile systems, and nuclear capabilities on Belarusian territory. Approximately 2,000 Russian military personnel are reportedly concentrated around air defense systems, training centers, logistical hubs, and existing Russian military facilities in Belarus. The analysis highlights that the military relationship between Russia and Belarus has significantly deepened since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with Belarus allowing its territory to be used for military equipment, avi...
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The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information

The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles
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Why the fight for Ukraine is a test of American values | Opinion

Why the fight for Ukraine is a test of American values | Opinion

Abandoning Ukraine to Russian aggression would be a betrayal of core American values and our own freedom.
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Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided

Zelenskyy details rift with dismissed defense minister, saying some of his actions were misguided

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says actions by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in protests and calls for elections, were misguided
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Norway Pledges Over $9 Billion in Aid to Ukraine for 2027, Citing European Security Investment

Norway Pledges Over $9 Billion in Aid to Ukraine for 2027, Citing European Security Investment

Norway has announced a significant financial commitment of 85 billion Norwegian crowns (approximately $9.2 billion USD) in aid to Ukraine for the 2027 fiscal year. This pledge matches the amount provided in 2026 and is intended for both military and humanitarian spending. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere made the announcement during a visit to Kyiv, accompanied by other Nordic and Baltic leaders, as a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict. Stoere emphasized that this support is not merely assistance but an investment in Europe's security. The commitment comes as both Russia and Ukraine intensify drone campaigns targeting each other's economic infrastructure, extending beyond the frontlines of the war, which is nearing its four-and-a-half-year mark. Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow will retaliate against Ukraine's strikes on Russian economic targets.
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Shein's pursuit of an IPO: From New York to London to Hong Kong

Shein's pursuit of an IPO: From New York to London to Hong Kong

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Online fast-fashion retailer Shein launched its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Monday, aiming to raise up to HK$13.86 billion ($1.77 billion) at a valuation of close to $27 billion.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Rejects Elections Amidst War, Citing National Division Risks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Rejects Elections Amidst War, Citing National Division Risks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected calls for elections, stating that holding a vote during the ongoing war would be a "tsunami for the state" and would "tear Ukraine apart." His remarks came after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was ousted in July, advocated for elections earlier in the week. Zelenskyy emphasized that his primary strategy is to lead the country to the end of the war and preserve an independent and sovereign state. He argued that organizing a safe, legitimate, and democratic election, which would include soldiers on the front lines and citizens who have fled abroad, is impossible under current conditions, especially given that President Putin refuses to consider any ceasefire options. Elections are currently suspended under Ukraine's martial law, which has been in effect since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. Zelenskyy's allies and opposition members have also criticized Fedorov's appeal, suggesting that elections would only strengthen the K...