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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

Oil Flows Hit Snags in Russia After Port Attacks

Russia’s main Baltic Sea ports, Ust-Luga and Primorsk, have been out of action for two weeks straight because of drone strikes that damaged key infrastructure. These ports normally handle most of Russia’s oil exports, but now refineries are scrambling to find backup routes. The attacks, which hit Us

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine hit hard again as drone attacks spread across cities

Russian military kept up drone attacks on Kharkiv for a full day recently, targeting neighborhoods and causing chaos. Local leaders shared updates on social media, showing damage across four districts. Officials counted over 20 hits from these flying devices. Among the wreckage, fires broke out and

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Indiana's colleges slim down: 200 degree programs face cuts under new rules

Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot

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Apr 01 2026CRIME

Chinese Action Stops Big Cambodian Scam Network

China has taken a major step against an international money‑laundering ring that operated out of Cambodia. The chief, Li Xiong, a Chinese national who once led Huione Group, was seized in Phnom Penh and sent back to China. Authorities say he helped hide illegal profits and ran casinos, among other s

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Freedom

Russian officials are stepping up efforts to shut down virtual private networks, tools that many citizens use to bypass state censorship. The digital ministry announced plans to limit VPN access while trying not to disrupt everyday life too much. The move comes amid a broader crackdown that has a

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Mar 31 2026FINANCE

Central Bank Keeps Money Policy Easy as China Faces Market Shifts

China’s main bank said it will keep its money policy relaxed to help the economy, even though outside forces are tightening. The decision was made during a meeting that looked at how China’s growth is doing in the first part of the year. The economy seems steady overall, but it still struggles with

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Gains From Iran’s Struggle

Russia is making money while Iran fights. When the U. S. attacked Iran, many thought Moscow would help its old partner. Instead, Russia has turned the conflict into a profit opportunity. Oil sales have doubled. Before the war, Russia earned about $135 million each day from oil exports.

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Mar 28 2026FINANCE

India Plans Big Bond Sale in First Half of Fiscal Year

India’s central government will raise 8. 20 trillion rupees, about half of its yearly borrowing target, by issuing bonds between April and September. This move follows a shift away from ultra‑long bonds—those lasting 30 to 50 years—which saw their share cut from 35 % to 24. 9 % last year for the fir

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Russian Drone Upgrade Transfer Sparks Middle East Tension

Russia has moved advanced drones, originally from Iran, to Tehran. The new models include better navigation and anti‑jam features. These drones were first used by Russia in Ukraine. The transfer started after the U. S. and Israel hit Iran, sparking a month of drone attacks on Israeli and Gulf targe

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Mar 27 2026POLITICS

India and Russia Tighten Energy Ties After Trump Strikes

India cut its Russian oil purchases in early January to please the United States, but a few months later it is moving closer to Moscow again. In a meeting on March 19, Russia’s energy deputy and India’s gas minister said they will work together to bring back Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sa

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