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China in particular is sitting on massive reserves, which means that country can afford to stay completely out of talks between the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Countries will build larger emergency crude reserves to reduce their vulnerability to future energy shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Besjana Guri, the founder of environmental NGO Lumi, said demonstrators were also calling for the suspension of an amendment that allowed "massive construction" inside nature reserves such as Zvernec.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He argues this is necessary to tackle inequality and redistribute wealth from Peru's rich mineral, gold and copper reserves more equally and has enjoyed subsequent support in more rural areas.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

So Marina recruited men from the air force reserves to fill out her staff shortages.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein