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Russian Urals Crude Returns to Steeper Discounts as Asian Refiners Cut Purchases

Russian Urals crude oil is again trading at a notable discount as major Asian refiners reduce buying volumes, highlighting potential changes in sanctions enforcement and shifts in global energy trade patterns.
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Senate Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill After Narrow Vote
US Launches Investigation Into European Digital Services Taxes
House Committee Advances Healthcare Price Transparency Legislation
Treasury Creates New Fraud Prevention Unit Powered by Artificial Intelligence
Justice Department Intensifies Scrutiny of AI and Cloud Computing Partnerships
ICC Prosecutor Suspended as War Crimes Court Faces Heightened Global Scrutiny
Russian Urals Crude Returns to Steeper Discounts as Asian Refiners Cut Purchases
EU Plans Carbon Trading Expansion to Cover All International Flights
China Confirms Ban on Rare Earth Exports to Japanese Military Users
US Accuses Alibaba, Baidu and BYD of Supporting Chinese Military Activities
China Plans $295 Billion AI Infrastructure Drive to Reduce Dependence on US Technology
IMF Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Trigger Global Economic Downturn
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