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A grim turning point has been reached in Russia’s war on Ukraine
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Gold hits new high of $2,250 an ounce
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Philippines urges neighbors to stand together more strongly against China in the South China Sea
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India-Russia oil dealIndia’s oil deals with Russia dent decades-old dollar dominances ‘dent’ dollar dominance; Rupee-Rouble bypass sanctions
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