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Italy increases oil imports from Azerbaijan in early 2026
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Italy increases oil imports from Azerbaijan in early 2026

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In early 2026, Azerbaijan's oil exports to Italy experienced a decline in value but an increase in volume. This trend indicates shifting market...

Feb 17, 2026 02:33 PM 2 min read
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Moroccan woman escapes 22 months of captivity in Spain, reports abuse
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Moroccan woman escapes 22 months of captivity in Spain, reports abuse

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A 38-year-old Moroccan woman who disappeared in Spain in April 2024 reached a clinic in Murcia on February 10, 2026, after escaping 22 months of...

Feb 17, 2026 02:28 PM 1 min read
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Russia allocates more funds for fallen soldiers' families than for living soldiers' salaries
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Russia allocates more funds for fallen soldiers' families than for living soldiers' salaries

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Recent analysis indicates that Russia is spending more on compensation for the families of fallen soldiers than on the salaries of active military...

Feb 17, 2026 01:13 PM 1 min read
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Putin Dismisses Longtime Aide Sergei Ivanov from Security Council Role
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Putin Dismisses Longtime Aide Sergei Ivanov from Security Council Role

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed Sergei Ivanov, a trusted aide and former KGB comrade, from his position in the Russian Security...

Feb 17, 2026 12:38 PM 1 min read
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Russian and Ukrainian Officials Meet in Geneva for U.S.-Brokered Talks After Four Years of War
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Russian and Ukrainian Officials Meet in Geneva for U.S.-Brokered Talks After Four Years of War

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Russian and Ukrainian officials are meeting in Geneva for U.S.-brokered talks after almost four years of war. Expectations for breakthroughs in...

Feb 17, 2026 12:36 PM 1 min read
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Fire in Turku's Nummenmäki Extinguished, Cleanup Underway
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Fire in Turku's Nummenmäki Extinguished, Cleanup Underway

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A wooden house in Turku's Nummenmäki caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, causing significant damage. The local rescue service extinguished the fire...

Feb 17, 2026 12:36 PM 1 min read
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New Zealand's Deputy PM Advocates Military Support for Ukraine
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New Zealand's Deputy PM Advocates Military Support for Ukraine

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David Seymour, New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the ACT party, has become a notable advocate for military assistance to Ukraine...

Feb 17, 2026 12:16 PM 2 min read
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Generator fire in Kyiv beauty salon causes no injuries
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Generator fire in Kyiv beauty salon causes no injuries

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A generator caught fire in a beauty salon located in the Pechersk district of Kyiv, Ukraine. The State Emergency Service reported that rescuers...

Feb 17, 2026 12:15 PM 2 min read
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Explosion at Military Command Office in Leningrad Region Results in Casualties
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Explosion at Military Command Office in Leningrad Region Results in Casualties

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On February 17, an explosion occurred at a military command building in Sertolovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia, leading to multiple casualties. The...

Feb 17, 2026 12:13 PM 2 min read
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