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Iran's foreign minister will meet IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
Iran seeks sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear curbsUS deploys warships, prepares for possible military campaignIAEA demands Iran account for missing enriched uranium DUBAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said he will meet the UN nuclear watchdog chief on Monday...Reuters
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UK considering earlier hike in defence spending, BBC says
LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The British government is considering bringing forward the target date for spending 3% of economic output on defence, a year after it last increased its planned budget for the military, the BBC reported on Monday.Britain, which has warned of the risks posed by Russia, said...Reuters
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Maurel & Prom's hopes of resumption in Venezuelan oil sales boosted by easing of sanctions
Feb 16 (Reuters) - French oil producer Maurel & Prom MAUP.PA is hopeful of soon being able to resume exports of Venezuelan oil, it said on Monday after the United States government relaxed sanctions on the country's energy sector on Friday.The U.S. issued two general licences on Friday, givi...Reuters
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Oil range-bound ahead of US–Iran nuclear talks
US, Iran officials due to meet in Geneva on TuesdayIran says energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in US talksOPEC+ leans toward resuming output hikes from April, sources sayBy Mohi Narayan and Florence Tan NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Oil traded little changed on Monday, with investors wei...Reuters
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Iran's foreign minister says he will meet IAEA director on Monday
DUBAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said he will meet with the director of the UN nuclear watchdog on Monday, the day before a second round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. Iran and the U.S. renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle their decades-long dis...Reuters
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ROI-Suffocating Western pressure may finally force Russian oil output cuts: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Russian oil producers could be forced to sharply cut output in coming months as tightening pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and European powers restricts the country’s exports and its storage fills up, a development that would further dent the Kre...Reuters
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Oil producer Maurel & Prom welcomes easing of US sanctions in Venezuela
Feb 16 (Reuters) - French oil producer Maurel & Prom MAUP.PA on Monday welcomed measures by the United States government to allow some companies to resume oil and gas operations in Venezuela, and said it was hoping to obtain a similar authorisation as soon as possible.The U.S. issued two general...Reuters
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De Nora And Tuleva Sign A Binding Agreement For Lithium Chemicals Plant
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Industrie De Nora SpA DNR.MI:DE NORA AND TULEVA SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT TO REALIZE ONE OF THE LARGEST U.S. ELECTROCHEMICAL LITHIUM CHEMICALS PLANTS MOU ALLOWS BOTH COMPANIES TO BEGIN PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES WHILE THEY FINALIZE THE DEFINITIVE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMEN...Reuters
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Ukraine prosecutors say former energy minister is suspect in kickback case
KYIV, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian former energy minister has been detained as a suspect in a high-profile kickback case for crimes such as moneylaundering and participation in criminal activity, anti-graft prosecutors said on Monday, but did not name him.Ukraine's previous two energy minister...Reuters
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WTI stays near $63.00 as traders await geopolitical developments
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged lower after opening above its previous close, trading around $62.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday. Crude Oil prices were little changed as traders remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical developments.
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Ukraine ex-energy minister is suspect in kickback case, anti-corruption investigators say
KYIV, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine anti-corruption investigators on Monday said an ex-energy minister is a suspect in a high-profile kickback case."We are talking about the former energy minister of Ukraine (2021–2025). He is charged with money laundering and participation in a criminal organisati...Reuters
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PetroVietnam extends MISC FPSO vessel operation until 2027
SINGAPORE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Malaysia's MISC Berhad MISC.KL said on Monday it has secured a new contract with state-backed PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp to extend the operation of an oil production vessel until 2027.The contract covered the lease, operation and maintenance of the floatin...Reuters
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Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power
Air New Zealand pauses operations at Wellington airportStorm is forecast to move toward South IslandSeveral schools closed, 30,000 properties without powerBy Renju Jose SYDNEY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads acros...Reuters
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US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability
U.S. military flies small nuclear reactor from California to Utah Microreactors seen as alternative to diesel generators in remote areasDisposal of nuclear waste remains unresolved, talks ongoing with several statesBy Valerie Volcovici HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, Feb 15 - The U.S. Departments of E...Reuters
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Oil drifts ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks
US, Iran officials to meet in Geneva on TuesdayIran says energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with USOPEC+ leans toward resuming output hikes from April - sourcesBy Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices traded sideways on Monday ahead of talks between Washington and...Reuters
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