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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.
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored
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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.
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.
Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow
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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
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.
World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies
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World News 12. 4: US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers; Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies...
US-Iran negotiations encounter difficulties, cargo ship turns around in front of the Hormuz Strait
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Global energy market shakes as oil tanker turns back from the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapse.
Typhoon Sinlaku may become a super typhoon, winds up to 241 km/h
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Typhoon Sinlaku may reach super typhoon level as it approaches the Mariana Islands.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins official visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 12-14, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister: Just win the election, Russian oil flows back through Druzhba tomorrow
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that the Russian oil pipeline Druzhba will be restored "as early as the next morning" if he wins the election.
Russia announces shooting down 6 smart bombs and 134 Ukrainian UAVs
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Russian air defense forces have shot down 6 smart bombs and 134 fixed-wing drones of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Mr. Trump declares the US has more oil than Russia - Saudi combined, series of empty ships are coming to buy
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has more oil than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined, and a series of super ships are heading towards the US coast to buy oil.
Iran issues final warning to US warships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US warship's public identification signal when passing through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a tough reaction from Iran.
Humans are getting closer to the Moon
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The breakthroughs of space science are bringing humans closer than ever to the Moon, from fantasy dreams to realistic missions, opening up an alien settlement future.
Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies and is threatening the first mainland area
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Typhoon Sinlaku may strengthen to level 4 as it approaches Guam, with a risk of heavy rain, floods and gusts of wind.
US - Iran negotiations fail, many significant disagreements exist
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Negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan have ended without any specific agreement.
US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers
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The new recruitment campaign of the US Federal Aviation Administration targets the gaming community to solve the prolonged personnel shortage.
Hormuz opens its door, 3 super ships carrying 6 million barrels of oil head to Asia
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Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are stirring again as 3 supercarriers capable of carrying up to 6 million barrels leave the Persian Gulf on April 11.
