America
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
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About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
Suspicion of US deploying mine hunting ships to the Middle East
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The moves to move US minesweepers raise suspicions about plans to deal with the mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz increases pressure and risks on the market
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The US decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows and increasing market risks.
US pours $100 billion to revive the world's largest super mine in Venezuela
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The US administration officially launched a $100 billion plan to restore oil fields in Venezuela, aiming to lower world gasoline prices.
Three oil tankers cross Hormuz safely, a series of other ships abandon their journey
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Three oil tankers - the first ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US announced the blockade - have successfully passed through this waterway.
US demands Iran stop 20-year uranium enrichment program, negotiations fall into deadlock
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US proposes Iran accepts temporary suspension of uranium enrichment program for 20 years, Iran "bargains" for 5 years.
Iran warns US to soon regret blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran warns that no ports in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be safe if the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz.
British Prime Minister declares he does not support blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the country will not participate or support any blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil tanker avoids the Strait of Hormuz before US blockade
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Oil tankers are staying away from the Strait of Hormuz before the US deploys blockades on April 13.
Russia seizes control of US-linked $700 million business
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A business related to Pennsylvania (USA) has lost control of business operations in Russia.
Cuban doctors withdraw from the Caribbean, millions affected
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The wave of Cuban doctors withdrawing from the Caribbean under pressure from the US is putting millions of people in this region at risk of lack of basic care.
The reason for the US blockade of Hormuz, which is currently being blockaded by Iran
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - although Iran has tightened it and the US itself wants this route to be reopened.
Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait
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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.
Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure
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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.
Britain stops historic agreement on Chagos for joint US military base
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The British government on April 11 announced the suspension of the plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after facing criticism from US President Donald Trump.
