Iran war price shocks push Asia into a rush for energy security
A tug boat pushes a barge carrying coal on Mahakam river in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)
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UAE petrol prices will fall in July, the first drop in five months, as global crude oil benchmarks dip to pre-Iran war levels, easing supply concerns.
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Police hunt fugitive after blast in Monaco wounds several
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Price war fallout: China imposes 60-day payment cap for energy storage sector
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South Korea's stock market rebounds after tech sell-off
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Fifa World Cup: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to book Canada last-16 date
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Fifa World Cup: Morocco beat Netherlands on penalties to book Canada last-16 date
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UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon
The UAE has said its nationals can travel to Lebanon, effective on Monday, lifting a weeks-long ban in place because of the Middle East war and concerns about Iran's influence.
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Hong Kong’s first batch of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within 4 minutes
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Hong Kong’s first batch of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within 4 minutes
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China Imposes Export Curbs On 40 Japanese Firms As Tensions With Tokyo Rise
China imposed new export controls Monday on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo rise.
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Police hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast
Police in Monaco and neighbouring France are hunting for a man suspected of detonating a makeshift bomb in the centre of the wealthy Mediterranean principality, which seriously injured several people, officials said.
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Democratic lawmaker backs bid to halt Israel aid
US Representative Greg Casar said he plans to vote in favour of an amendment that would halt military aid to Israel, arguing that Americans "should not be financing more weapons for Netanyahu".
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Late Filipino captain designated Korean War hero of July
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Tuesday named late Philippine Army Capt. Conrado Yap as the Korean War hero of July in recognition of his sacrifice and valor in the 1950-53 Korean War.
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Lee says all but 2 S. Korean vessels have left Strait of Hormuz
President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that all but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there amid the US-Iran war.
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Indonesia completes payment for KF-21 joint development
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Democratic House Leader Jeffries says ‘full unclassified briefing’ on US-Iran talks necessary
Iran is in a stronger position relative to the US than it was before US President Donald Trump’s “reckless and costly war,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) claimed in a press conference prior to a security briefing on the US-Iran war on Monday.
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Lee says all but 2 S. Korean vessels have left Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday that all but two South Korean-operated vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there amid the U.S.-Iran war.
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McDonald's Korea delivers 600 Big Mac meals to soldiers
McDonald's Korea said Tuesday it marked the Month of Patriots and Veterans by delivering 600 Big Mac meals to soldiers of the Army's 23rd Guard Brigade.
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Outgoing UK PM Starmer to unveil long-awaited defence investment plan
LONDON, United Kingdom — Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Tuesday finally announce his long-delayed plan for funding Britain's future defense needs, with increased money for drones and autonomous systems.
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Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experience
Analysts say Japan wants to accelerate production of drones to protect its territory given its shortage of military manpower
· Julian Ryall
Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experience
Analysts say Japan wants to accelerate production of drones to protect its territory given its shortage of military manpower
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ridicules Russian military drive, saying Putin keeps postponing goal deadlines
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HRF challenges Lithuania's refusal to probe Israeli soldier's 'war crimes'
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S. Korea revises upgrade plan for next-generation military radio system
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday revised a plan to upgrade its military radio system with next-generation software used by the United States and its allies in a move to meet U.S. compatibility standards, the arms procurement agency said.
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Millionaire CEO goes to war with luxury oceanfront dog hotel next to his and Cher’s Malibu mansions
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Centcom commander meets Lebanese president, US troops
The commander of US Central Command (Centcom), Adm. Brad Cooper, has met senior civilian and military leaders in Israel and Lebanon during an ongoing trip to the Middle East, as Washington pushes ahead with implementing a new Israel-Lebanon framework agreement.
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Rabbi curses Zamir at Bnei Brak anti-draft protest: ‘may his name and memory be erased’
An ultra-Orthodox (haredi) rabbi cursed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir during a Bnei Brak anti-military draft protest on Monday, claiming that the army “educates for the most severe offenses in the Torah.”
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3 injured in Monaco after makeshift bomb explodes in street, police hunting for suspect
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Domestic killers could face extra 10 years in prison under new plans
People who kill a partner or ex-partner at home with a knife or other weapon could face an extra 10 years in prison under plans to strengthen sentencing laws, in a bid to tackle violence against women.
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