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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.
World 24h: Many major banks maintain gold price forecasts at 6,000 USD/ounce
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Latest world news 14. 4: Series of major banks firmly forecast gold prices to reach 6,000 USD/ounce; Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory...
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.
Russia makes significant progress in Donetsk
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Russian forces have made new progress in the Donetsk region by establishing a foothold in the northern suburbs of the Ozyornoye settlement.
Russian users flock to text on Chinese "super app
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The number of users of messaging applications from Asia in Russia jumped 60% in March, as Telegram's access speed recorded a significant decrease.
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.
Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory
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Super typhoon Sinlaku, assessed as extremely dangerous, is heading towards the Northern Mariana Islands, USA.
Gold price forecast 2026: Series of major banks steadfast at the 6,000 USD/ounce mark
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Many major banks around the world maintain gold price forecasts for the rest of 2026 at around 6,000 USD/ounce.
Asian aviation falters before crisis, Japan is an exception
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Thanks to owning the world's largest strategic oil reserves, Japan remains stable while a series of regional airlines have to cancel flights due to price storms.
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.
Russia develops satellite network specializing in hunting for solar storms
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Russia is promoting a project to establish a satellite network to accurately determine the location of solar storm outbreaks.
EU expects to remove $105 billion aid package for Ukraine after Hungarian elections
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Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar affirmed that he is ready for direct dialogue with the Russian President to call for an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
Oil prices rise, Chinese clean technology accelerates exports
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High oil prices boosted demand for electric vehicles, batteries and helped Chinese clean technology businesses grow strongly.
US out of Russian oil immunity, Asia holds breath waiting for decision
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The US sanctions immunity for Russian oil has officially expired, pushing the global energy market into a state of uncertainty.
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.
Ukraine repairs Druzhba, Russia's oil flows back or not is decided by the EU
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Ukraine announced that it will repair the Druzhba oil pipeline this spring, but whether Russian oil flows back or not depends on the EU.
Special significance of General Secretary and President To Lam's visit to China
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Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that the State visit to China from April 14-17, 2026 by General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, at the invitation of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife, is a very important opportunity to elevate the strategic connection and establish a new height for the relations between the two Parties and the two countries.
Russia withdraws almost all personnel from Iran's nuclear power plant
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Russia evacuated almost all remaining personnel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran.
Eelect Prime Minister of Hungary still leaves the door open for Russian energy
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Eelected Prime Minister of Hungary - Mr. Péter Magyar - declared that the country will continue to seek the cheapest energy source, including sources from Russia.
