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Asian nations have been particularly hard hit due to a sharp fall in the crude shipments they rely on -- and have few alternatives to replace them.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Despite the public hard line from both sides, the two combatants are actively engaging with mediators and open to talks if each shows enough flexibility, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Now, like many of her fellow Israelis, Zvi is asking herself what this conflict actually achieved for her country and is finding it hard to contemplate what happens next.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
She tells BBC Eye she works hard at school.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
We may have a bit of a hard slog ahead of us, children, but we shall manage.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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"Mother to Son"
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