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Iranian ship passes through Hormuz then loses track, about 800 ships are trapped
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An Iranian ship, among the 3 ships - including 2 cargo ships and 1 fuel ship - passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of April 21.
World 24h: Forecast of the time when the strongest El Nino in 140 years appears
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Latest world news 21. 4: The strongest El Nino in 140 years may appear globally from May; Tim Cook will resign as Apple CEO...
Hormuz Strait: Emerging situation of fraud to protect cargo ships beyond blockade
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Fake messages requesting payment by electronic money to break through the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz are causing concern for transportation businesses.
Russia announces control of an additional 1,700km2 of Ukrainian territory
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The developments of the war show that fighting continues to be complicated, with conflicting statements from both Russia and Ukraine about the actual situation.
Cuba negotiates with the US on lifting oil and gas embargo
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Cuba confirmed that it had negotiated with US officials, focusing on ending Washington's oil embargo.
El Nino forecast returns, Earth faces record heat risk
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The possibility of El Nino forming in the Pacific could push global temperatures to record levels by 2027.
China produces 3,000 short films per month
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China's "micro drama/short film" production industry currently produces about 3,000 films per month.
Germany loses 1,100 billion USD in 6 years
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6 years of turmoil, Germany "evaporates" about 1,100 billion USD due to COVID-19, the Ukraine conflict and US tariffs.
Thai Prime Minister's Party wins general election
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In the Thai general election on February 8, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai party rose to the top, far ahead of traditional rivals.
Russia claims to have shot down 27 US-made HIMARS missiles
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The Russian air defense system has shot down 27 US-made HIMAR missiles and 3 Ukrainian Neptune long-range missiles in the past 24 hours.
El Nino is not about to appear, reversing global weather forecast
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Some weather forecast models show that El Nino may not return in the next few months as La Nina has not yet receded.
World 24h: Shocking account of MH370 witness
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Latest world news: Gold price forecast for 2026 attracts attention as long-term support remains intact; MH370 and the mysterious orange streak from witnesses at sea...
Cambodia condemns Thailand's move along the border
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The Cambodian government believes that Thailand's actions violate the agreement, change the border status, and hinder the lives of local people.
China's Three Gorges Group opens the world's largest offshore wind turbine
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The world's largest offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 20MW has been officially connected to the grid by the Chinese Three Gorges Corporation.
Biotechnology plant explosion in China, 8 people killed
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Explosion at a biotechnology plant in northern China causes casualties, authorities urgently investigate.
Italian police clash with protesters after Olympic opening ceremony
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Environmental and economic protesters clashed with Italian police near the Olympic Village in Milan.
Russian budget red alert right at the beginning of 2026
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The Russian budget opened the year with worrying figures when the deficit in January was equivalent to nearly half of the full-year deficit target.
Solar storms affect about 6,000 aircraft
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Radiation from solar storms affects flight control systems, forcing a series of airlines around the world to temporarily let aircraft "lie down".
Russia arrests shooter of senior intelligence general despite fleeing to Dubai
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Suspect in shooting senior Russian intelligence general Vladimir Alekseyev has been arrested after fleeing to Dubai.
Iran warns it will attack if the US takes action first
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Iranian Foreign Minister warns Tehran will target US military bases in the Middle East if Washington launches an attack on Iranian territory.
