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What Assad’s fall means for the Middle East – and Russia

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Crude Tumbles as the IEA Projects a Global Crude Surplus Next Year

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is down -0.92 (-1.31%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is down -0.0239 (-1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell back from 2-1/2 week highs and are moderately lower. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-week high is...

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What the fall of Assad says about Putin’s ambitions for Russia’s great-power status

The lightning-fast collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has sent shock waves across the Middle East. The disposal of the dictator whose family had ruled the country with an iron fist for more than half a century has triggered a potentially seismic shift in the balance of power in…

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Donald Trump slams as 'crazy' US-supplied missiles being fired by Ukraine into Russia saying it escalates war

His comments signal a shift in policy in Washington towards Kyiv

Evening Standard

Christmas ceasefire proposed for Ukraine war by Putin ally and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the call by Orban to the Russian president

Evening Standard

Should we geoengineer the planet?

Scientists and companies increasingly support blocking some sunlight to avoid the worst impacts of global heating

Salon

Kevin Johnson: US Boxer Fighting For Putin's Russia

US heavyweight Kevin Johnson came close to the top of the boxing world before his star dimmed.

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Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv confirms Russian gains around Pokrovsk

US suspects Moscow preparing another Oreshnik ballistic missile attack; Zelenskyy hails strike on Russian airfield and fuel works. What we know on day 1,023

The Guardian - AU

Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Loses Libel Lawsuit Against Lincoln Project Cofounder Rick Wilson

From today's decision in Flynn v. Wilson, by Florida Court of Appeal Judge Susan Rothstein-Youakim, joined by Judges Darryl Casanueva… The post Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Loses Libel Lawsuit Against Lincoln Project Cofounder Rick Wilson appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

I asked Republicans about Tulsi Gabbard’s remarks on Syria. This is what they said

ANALYSIS: Their remarks show a changed attitude among the GOP toward Trump’s cabinet picks, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Crude Rallies on the Potential for Additional US Sanctions on Russian Oil

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Wednesday closed up +1.70 (+2.48%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed up +0.0290 (+1.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate gains Wednesday, with crude climbing to a 1-week high and gasoline rising to a 2-week high. Crude prices rallied Wednesday on the...

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Crude Climbs on the Possibility of Tighter US Sanctions on Russian Oil

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is up +1.10 (+1.60%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is up +0.0167 (+0.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher, with crude posting a 1-week high and gasoline posting a 2-week high. Crude prices are climbing today on the possibility...

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Putin threatens retaliation after Ukraine targets Russia airfield with 'six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles'

Moscow may launch another experimental intermediate-range hypersonic missile at Ukraine

Evening Standard

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International Business Times

Russia Vows Retaliation After Ukrainian ATACMS Strike

Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region.

Top News

EU Envoys Approve New Sanctions Targeting Russia's Shadow Fleet

EU envoys agree on new sanctions targeting Russian ships evading restrictions in Ukraine conflict. Sanctions extend to officials, entities, and banks aidin...

The Independent UK

Modi’s minister tells Putin India-Russia friendship is ‘deeper than deepest ocean’ despite Ukraine pressure

Indian defence minister presses Moscow for timely delivery of air defence missile system

Evening Standard

Russian warships 'stay away from their Syria port base' after toppling of Assad regime in blow to Putin

Reports say troops and equipment were being flown out of Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in Syria’s Latakia province

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The Independent UK

What does fall of Assad in Syria mean for the Middle East and the West?

How will the fall of the Assad regime reshape geopolitical dynamics worldwide?

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics

Barchart

Crude Prices Finish Higher on Hopes of Improved Chinese Energy Demand

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.22 (+0.32%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed up +0.0043 (+0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted modest gains on Tuesday. Crude prices rose Tuesday on carryover support from Monday when the Chinese government pledged to revive the economy, which...

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The west is already at war with Russia. And large-scale conflict may not be far off

Russia is already at war with the west. It has been so since its occupation of Crimea in 2014, when Russia sought to secure its access to Sevastopol as a base for its Black Sea Fleet and as a potential lever of influence over Kyiv’s political direction.

Latin Times

Pro-Putin Anti-Corruption Boss Urges Russia to Designate Santa Claus a 'Foreign Agent'

A pro-Kremlin activist has urged Russia to label Santa Claus a "foreign agent," claiming his popularity undermines traditional Russian values.

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Crude Supported by China Stimulus Optimism

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is up +0.62 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is up +0.0190 (+0.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. Crude is climbing today on carryover support from Monday when the Chinese government pledged to revive the economy, which will...

The Independent UK

Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile

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