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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.
The bare truth about the spoils of war Russia has taken from Ukraine
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One of the most notable battlefield products that Russia has acquired from the Ukrainian battlefield - the German-made Leopard 2A6 tank - is gradually revealing many weaknesses.
The East Sea is about to welcome the first low pressure of the season, with more forecasts for the development of the 2025 storm season
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The latest storm forecast predicts that storms near the East Sea will be average or below normal in the 2025 storm season.
EU pillar member makes strong statement on Ukraine aid
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The French Minister of Agriculture said he could not provide Ukraine with aid if it caused domestic economic instability, calling for tightening imports of agricultural products from Kiev.
World 24h: COVID-19 re-fields in many Asian countries
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World news 20.5: COVID-19 re-fields in Asia; Loss of cheap Russian gas, EU pays double the price...
Germany supports new sanctions targeting Russia
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After a phone call between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump, the German government announced its support for a new package of sanctions by the European Union (EU) against Russia.
Tanks vulnerable to UAVs on their way to Ukraine
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US officials have expressed concern about Australia's aid to seized tanks to Ukraine, ABC News reported.
Mr. Trump suppresses online love revenge
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President Donald Trump has just signed a law banning the dissemination of AI-generated pornography without consensus, in order to prevent love revenge.
Russian Su-57 sable fighter takes on spectacular transformation
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Russia is planning to produce an upgraded version of the Su-57 fighter jet, which is known as the "Cobra Maneuver".
China records record heat in May
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Large areas in northern and central China are experiencing record-breaking heat waves in May.
US prepares for withdrawal, NATO forces key member to increase troops strongly
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NATO has urged Germany to significantly expand its forces as the US plans to withdraw part of its troops from Europe.
Breaking ice on Russian assets, NATO adds heavy weapons to Ukraine
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Finland will provide Ukraine with heavy ammunition worth about $100 million, using the profits from frozen Russian assets.
Serbia to finalize new gas deal with Russia
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Russia's Gazprom Group is discussing a new gas supply contract with Serbia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak revealed.
Russia is ready to increase oil exports to China via new transport route
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Russia is ready to increase oil supplies to China via Kazakhstan by 2.5 million tons.
UK and EU reach historic post- Brexit deal
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The European Union (EU) and the UK have agreed a new post- Brexit trade deal after months of negotiations.
WHO in crisis after losing funding from the US
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WHO is considering a plan to cut a large number of personnel just a few months after the US government decided to withdraw from the organization.
