‘Buddhist Bin Laden’ on the run in Myanmar after inflammatory Suu Kyi comments
The Burmese government has ordered the arrest of a radical Buddhist monk, dubbed the ‘Buddhist Bin Laden,’ over comments he allegedly made about State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Embargo on? Rare earth stocks soar after China warns of possible US export ban
Stocks of rare earth miners surged during morning trade on Wednesday after Chinese state-linked media said that Beijing may weaponize the exports of the vital materials amid an escalating trade war with the US. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Beijing wants more Russian gas as Gazprom’s mega pipeline to China nears completion
China is interested in extra supplies of Russian gas through the Power of Siberia pipeline which is nearing completion, according to the Russian state-run energy giant, Gazprom, that is implementing the project. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Bolton claims Iran 'almost certainly' behind attack on ships off UAE
Tehran is most likely responsible for sabotaging oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates two weeks ago, National Security Advisor John Bolton has alleged. He did not provide evidence to support the accusation.
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More satellites than stars? SpaceX could ruin night sky as we know it, astronomers worry
A SpaceX launch of 60 highly-reflective satellites has focused astronomers’ concerns on the overpopulation of Earth’s orbit, with thousands of broadband-beaming devices due to launch in coming years, threatening celestial views. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘The world needs India’: New Delhi seeks permanent seat at UN Security Council
India must have a permanent seat on the UNSC to ensure proper representation of the world’s largest democracy on the international stage, the Vice President stressed, as New Delhi continues to promulgate the council’s reform. Read Full Article at RT.com
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