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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.

World 24h: Former German Prime Minister's Salary suspended for Nord Stream 2

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World news 26.5: Former German Chancellor suspended from receiving salary related to Nord Stream 2; Circular of 20 years back, forecast of unusual start to the 2025 storm season...

Russian Tsent army attacks 3 Ukrainian brigades

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A grade MLRS rocket artillery system of the Russian Tsent combat group's tank formation destroyed the enemy's vitality in the direction of Krasnoarmeysk.

ignoring Russia's warning, two EU countries continue to provide more weapons to Ukraine

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Several EU countries continue to provide additional fighter jets to Ukraine despite Russia's warning that this would only prolong the conflict and not change the situation.

1.14 billion USD under the bed, in a drawer that is about to become a luxury goods

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The fate of the US $1.14 billion bill is being questioned as the 1 cent bill is about to stop being cast.

President Trump responded strongly after being criticized by Mr. Zelensky

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President Donald Trump said that Mr. Zelensky's statements only made the situation in Ukraine worse, hindering the peace negotiations process.

The reason why the Amazon filed a lawsuit against the New York Times

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A group in the Amazon is suing major US media outlets, including the New York Times, after being accused of being addicted to pornography.

Former German Chancellor's Salary Suspended over Nord Stream 2

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Germany's Sparkasse Bank has stopped transferring salaries from Gazprom to former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder over concerns about US sanctions.

Forecast of the heaviest rain of the year falling on China, Vietnam has widespread heavy rain

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The heaviest rain from the beginning of 2025 is forecast to fall on the southern provinces of China, while the central provinces of Vietnam will also experience heavy rain.

Russia's Gazprom loses Moldova gas retail market

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Moldova has appointed Moldovagaz as a gas supplier, and Russia's Gazprom has lost the right to directly distribute gas to Moldova's consumers.

Ukraine admits it cannot last if the US stops arms aid

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The Ukrainian presidential adviser acknowledged that Kiev would lose its ability to defend if the US stopped arms aid, affirming that it would not let this prospect happen.

Mr. Trump warns of unpredictable consequences if Russia wants to control Ukraine

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Mr. Trump warned that if Mr. Putin continues to strive to control all of Ukraine, it could lead to the "clapse" of Russia.

Israel plans to control 3/4 of Gaza in the near future

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The Israeli military is preparing to expand its operation in the Gaza Strip with the goal of controlling 75% of the region's territory within the next two months.

Russia threatens to create buffer zone to cover Ukraine if the West does not retreat

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Russia warned that the security buffer zone could expand to cover almost all of Ukraine if the West continues to provide military aid to Kiev.

Mr. Trump's great ambition behind the widespread tax

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President Donald Trump affirmed that the US tariff policy is to promote the production of military weapons and high-tech products, not textile development.

Mr. Trump repeats old tricks with EU tariffs

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US President Donald Trump has just announced a temporary postponement of the imposition of a 50% tax on goods from the European Union (EU) until July 9.