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About 800,000 Ukrainian weapons smuggled into the black market
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Italian mafia discovered purchasing drones from the battlefield, raising concerns that Ukrainian weapons are being smuggled into the black market in many areas.
A series of European nuclear reactors stop operating due to Danube river drying up
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Many European nuclear reactors in the Danube basin simultaneously stopped operating due to drought, causing river water levels to drop to record lows.
Houthi plans to collect tolls on ships crossing the Red Sea, Iran participates in planning
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A minister in the internationally recognized Yemeni government revealed that the Houthi forces are cooperating with Iran to collect fees for ships passing through the Red Sea.
China launches a series of new satellites with Truong Chinh-6 missile
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China continues to expand its space program by successfully launching satellites testing new generation communication technology.
Russia intensifies attack on Vodyanskoye after controlling Svetloye in Donetsk
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Military experts say Russian forces have expanded their control of more than 10 square kilometers after capturing the key settlement.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
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Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships
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Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
Warning of the strongest El Nino in 140 years threatens to disrupt the 2026 storm season
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Extremely strong El Nino - possibly in the strongest group in 140 years - is raising concerns about the disruption of storm paths in 2026.
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.
