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The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals
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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.
8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died
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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.
Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz
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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries
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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.
Revealing how Iran approves the route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Revealing Indian ships allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi.
Global US Embassy orders stop interviewing for study abroad visas
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The Trump administration has just directed all US embassies in the world to immediately temporarily suspend receiving interview appointments for issuing student visas.
Declaration of retaliation for terrorist acts, Russia attacks Ukrainian military facilities
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The Russian Defense Ministry has said it will continue to conduct missile and drone attacks on military facilities in Ukraine.
Self-defeating sanctions, Russia surpasses Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy
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Amid the sanctions, Russia is still self-reliant, surpassing Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy according to PPP.
Strong storm forecast near the East Sea will form in June
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It is forecasted that about 10 to 19 storms near the East Sea will appear in 2025, of which strong storms are forecast.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of storm No. 1 in the Pacific
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Latest world news 27.5: Forecast of when gold prices could reach 8,900 USD/ounce; Low pressure accelerates, risk of becoming storm No. 1 of the 2025 storm season...
China's chemical plant explodes, smoke reaches sky
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A massive explosion at a chemical plant in Kaohsiung, Shandong, China, caused a giant hot air balloon and a column of smoke to rise hundreds of meters high.
Many Ukrainian soldiers lose fighting spirit
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The situation of Ukrainian soldiers declining in fighting spirit occurs not only among new recruits but also among many veteran officers.
Russian Zapad army destroyed more than 200 Ukrainian soldiers and many military equipment
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The Uragan rocket artillery force of the Russian Zapad attack group destroyed armored vehicles and Ukrainian military personnel, preventing the rotation of enemy forces.
Russia requests UN Security Council meeting to discuss Ukraine
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Russia has officially requested a meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss a number of issues related to Ukraine and European countries.
Controversy flares up in Germany over supporting Ukraine in attacking Russia
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Some German officials have expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision to allow Ukraine to use Berlinese weapons to strike deep into Russian territory.
South Korea bans two former officials involved in martial law from leaving the country
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South Korean police ban former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok from leaving the country.
A series of 3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating back more than 3,500 years were discovered
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Egyptian archaeologists discovered three ancient tombs that date back more than 3,500 years, dating back to the newly crowned state of Egypt.
Euro could dethrone USD
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European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde believes that the euro could become a strong counterweight to the USD.
European country extends 4-month period of buying cheap Russian gas
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Serbia and Russia agreed to extend the gas supply agreement at preferential prices.
Extreme heavy rain forecast across China, Vietnam and Asia
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China is experiencing its worst heavy rains since the beginning of the year, while heavy rain is forecast to be complicated in Vietnam and many Asian countries.
