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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil for 30 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that the department would issue a temporary 30-day general license to allow access to Russian oil stranded at sea as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war.
19-May-2026

Ukraine launches one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow

President Zelenskyy had vowed retaliation following Russia's heaviest attack on Kyiv in over four years
18-May-2026

Iran appoints parliament speaker as special envoy for China affairs

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has been appointed as the country's special representative for China affairs, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.
17-May-2026

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