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At the start of the year, the Russian economy looked to be giving way. Under the strain of war and sanctions, revenues were falling, p [1]

Russia and China Forge a New Pole of Energy Stability in Eurasia BEIJING, CHINA - (ARAB NEWSWIRE) - The synthesis of Russian energy resources and Chinese technology is forming a new axis of the global economy, capable of withstanding external pressu... [2]

TOKYO -- When West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell below $35 a barrel in New York trading earlier in January, it triggered a rush of sell orders. [3]

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties rising on both sides. [4]

MOSCOW — When President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty this week annexing Crimea to great fanfare in the Kremlin and anger in the West, a trusted lieutenant was making his way to Asia to shore up ties with Russia’s eastern allies. [5]

Azizbek Khaydarov of Uzbekistan, left, in action against Jiang Zhipeng of China during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Uzbekistan and China at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Oct. 11. [6]

I was very fortunate in being given a book on Spa Francorchamps 1948-1960, with a wealth of detail from the early days before Bernie and the F1 phenomenon. [7]

NEW DELHI -- Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Spanish tennis phenom Rafael Nadal and Indian cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar are among a host of international athletes who have expressed solidarity with earthquake-ravaged Nepal, where m... [8]

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[1] MM economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-03-25 · 72% match

For Putin, the war in Iran changed everything

At the start of the year, the Russian economy looked to be giving way. Under the strain of war and sanctions, revenues were falling, p

[2] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 50% match

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Russia and China Forge a New Pole of Energy Stability in Eurasia BEIJING, CHINA - (ARAB NEWSWIRE) - The synthesis of Russian energy resources and Chinese technology is forming a new axis of the global economy, capable of withstanding external pressu

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-01-22 · 40% match

Speculators keep the pressure on crude

TOKYO -- When West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell below $35 a barrel in New York trading earlier in January, it triggered a rush of sell orders.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-07 · 40% match

Ukraine from Sept. 15 to Oct. 7: Russia strikes housing in Zaporizhzhia

This blog file is now closed. For the latest developments, head over here. The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties rising on both sides.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-03-22 · 40% match

Putin Looks to Asia as West Threatens to Isolate Russia

MOSCOW — When President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty this week annexing Crimea to great fanfare in the Kremlin and anger in the West, a trusted lieutenant was making his way to Asia to shore up ties with Russia’s eastern allies.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-11-13 · 36% match

Nervous Uzbekistan guns for soccer World Cup place

Azizbek Khaydarov of Uzbekistan, left, in action against Jiang Zhipeng of China during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Uzbekistan and China at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Oct. 11.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-08-22 · 35% match

Spa Francorchamps in the library

I was very fortunate in being given a book on Spa Francorchamps 1948-1960, with a wealth of detail from the early days before Bernie and the F1 phenomenon.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-05-01 · 32% match

Global sports stars express solidarity with victims

NEW DELHI -- Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Spanish tennis phenom Rafael Nadal and Indian cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar are among a host of international athletes who have expressed solidarity with earthquake-ravaged Nepal, where m

[9] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 30% match

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