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Price cap on Russian oil to worsen energy crisis, backfire on G7 countries
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The decision of the G7 to impose a price cap on Russian oil will worsen the situation in global energy markets and backfire on the countries themselves, Washington-based Eurasia Center Executive Vice President Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.
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US Navy confirms Iran tried to seize vessels in Red Sea, second such incid
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 3 (ANI/Sputnik): An Iranian warship attempted to seize unmanned surface vessels in the Red Sea belonging to the US Navy, marking the second incident in a week's time where Iran tried to capture a US vessel, 5th Fleet spokesman Tim Hawkins told Sputnik on Friday.
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France considers increasing gas, electricity exchange with Germany, Spain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Paris [France], September 2 (ANI/Sputnik): France is planning to increase its gas and electricity exchange with Germany and Spain as a sign of European solidarity amid the energy crisis, French Energy Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said on Friday.
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US requests UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine for September 7: Envoy
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has requested a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine to be held in the afternoon on September 7, the French Ambassador to the United Nations Nicolas de Riviere said on Thursday.
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Biden says 'MAGA Forces' trying to repeal rights, people must defend US de
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States faces the possibility of having rights to abortion and same-sex marriage rolled back if so-called "MAGA forces" are allowed to take back control of the country, US President Joe Biden said in excerpts of a speech he will delive
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UK pushes for price cap on Russian oil, hopes for G7 support
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], September 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Kingdom is actively trying to push for a price cap on Russian oil and hopes that G7 finance ministers will back robust implementation of the measure, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi, said on Thursday.
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Blinken, EU counterpart discuss Afghanistan crisis, global health
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on Thursday discussed by telephone the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan and global health, State Department spokesperson Ned Price sa
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Trudeau says discussed Ukraine assistance with former US President Clinton
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Former US President Bill Clinton spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the need for assistance in Ukraine and shared insights as a former world leader, Trudeau said on Wednesday.
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Japan, US hold joint drills with Anti-ship missiles, HIMARS: Reports
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan's Ground Self-defense Force and the US army held joint military exercises to defend Japan's remote southwestern island of Amami Oshima, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.
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Swiss government to boost ties with EU for energy security
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): The Swiss government announced on Wednesday that it wants to strengthen its relations with the European Union, especially with neighbouring countries, by concluding solidarity agreements on emergency gas supplies.
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Russia unveils economic development plan until 2030
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian Economic Development Ministry unveiled on Tuesday the scenarios for the development of the Russian economy until 2030.
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Senior US Official in Tunisia to meet with President, Government officials
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI/Sputnik): US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf visited Tunisia earlier on Tuesday to meet with Tunisian President Kais Saied, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said during a conference call.
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