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South Korean tanker takes Suez Canal route for first time amid Strait of Hormuz risks
A South Korean tanker is heading to Korea via the Suez Canal instead of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time this route has been used for South Korean crude shipments since the strait closed.
Spain faces critical deadline with €25.8 billion in EU funds still to be executed
Greece advances on undersea cable linking Cyprus and Israel
Middle East
UAE "Slaps" Netanyahu: Washington Refused to Intervene as Abu Dhabi Ignored Dozens of Calls From His Office Seeking a Denial of the Bin Zayed Call
UAE Statement Rattles Israel's Political Scene — Hebrew Media Call It a Harsh Blow to Netanyahu
US military carries out fresh attacks on Iran as Russia pledges to maintain trade ties
Iran rejects US sanctions as it pursues new regional security deals
US urges allies and China to join economic pressure campaign against Iran
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Germany paid its First World War debt 91 years after Versailles
Germany made its final payment related to First World War reparations on 3 October 2010, exactly 91 years after the Treaty of Versailles set its debt at 132 billion gold marks.
SEC cancels cryptocurrency regulation meeting
The US Securities and Exchange Commission abruptly cancelled a scheduled meeting where it would have advanced its regulatory proposal on cryptocurrencies due to concerns about the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
English and Welsh water companies consider scarcity-based pricing during droughts
England and Wales's water regulator is considering letting suppliers increase charges for customers during drought periods as part of consumption-reduction efforts.
Trump imposes up to 100% tariffs on drones to curb China
The United States will apply new tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports and components starting 3 September, the White House announced.
