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World oil prices rise sharply after US attack on Iran
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Middle East tensions flare up again pushing world oil prices to a two-week high.
Russia still increases gas production, EU supply unexpectedly increases
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In the first 5 months of 2026, Russian gas production increased by more than 4%, equivalent to about 13 billion m3 compared to the same period last year.
Super typhoon Ba Vi returns to level 5, giant wind area extends 1,300km
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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) is returning to Category 5 intensity on the US scale, with the eye of the typhoon becoming increasingly sharp.
South Korea announces 100 million USD aid package for Ukraine, affirming no arms supply
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South Korea will provide an additional 100 million USD in aid to Ukraine but affirmed that the aid package only serves humanitarian purposes and does not include weapons.
President Trump again declares the US should control Greenland
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US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, while reaffirming that the US should control Greenland.
Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade
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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.
Kim Jong Un re-elected Chairman of North Korea
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Mr. Kim Jong Un was re-elected Chairman of the North Korean State Council Committee in the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.
Iranian nuclear power plant at risk of attack
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US President Donald Trump declares he will eradicate the Iranian nuclear power plant unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian LNG becomes a lifeline when Asia is thirsty for gas, Europe prices increase
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When gas supplies from the Gulf region were disrupted, Russian LNG emerged as a lifebuoy for Asia and Europe.
Ukraine may only have 20 million people left, losing half after 11 years
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According to revelations from the British press, the population of Ukraine may have halved in just over a decade, from 40 million to 20 million people.
Hungary forecasts Ukraine runs out of money, forced to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline in April
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Hungary forecasts that Ukraine will soon be forced to resume oil flow through Druzhba, because this country will run out of money before Hungary runs out of oil.
World 24h: Record heat covers the United States
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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...
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.
Russia claims to have shot down nearly 700 Ukrainian UAVs in just 1 day
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Russian air defense forces shot down 668 Ukrainian drones on March 21.
Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas
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Russia warns that Europe's energy price restraint measures are not enough to curb the crisis and the EU may be forced to return to Russian oil and gas.
Revealing the huge oil and gas supply from South America to the European market
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The international oil and gas market has just revealed a new huge supply from South America, which could help Europe stabilize energy security.
