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Turkey condemns ship attacks in Black Sea
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Turkey emphasizes that the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea is affecting civil maritime transport.
Most trusted person in Ukraine comments on NATO membership possibility
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Former Ukrainian army commander Valery Zaluzhny said that Ukraine will never join NATO.
Southeast Asia faces heat and drought as El Nino intensifies
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Southeast Asia may face the risk of heat, drought and smog as the El Nino phenomenon becomes stronger in the near future.
President Putin: Russia holds half of the world's diamond reserves
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Alrosa Group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves.
Turkey opposes Zelensky's statement about civilian ships in the Black Sea
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Turkey protested against attacks targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea, and called for de-escalation of tensions in the region.
Effected Hungarian Prime Minister wants to restore relations with the EU
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The new government in Hungary is promoting a strategic alliance with Poland, in order to learn from the experience of restoring institutions and ending isolation.
US plans to arrest Iranian oil tanker, increase maximum pressure at sea
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The US plans to arrest Iran-related ships in the next few days, according to the Wall Street Journal.
US - Iran push Hormuz Strait into 24-hour volatility
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Conflicting statements and military actions between the US and Iran have caused the important maritime route to fall into a state of continuous instability.
Ukraine launches attacks from Crimea to the Baltic as soon as the US changes strategy with Russia's oil
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Ukraine attacks a series of Russian oil refineries just hours after the US eased sanctions.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into the sea
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Consecutive missile tests show that North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities amidst a volatile regional context.
Shooting in supermarket in Ukraine, 6 people killed
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At least 6 people were killed and 15 others injured after a man opened fire on a street in Kiev and then took a hostage in a supermarket.
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz, opens fire on ships
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Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate on April 18 when Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait and opened fire on ships trying to pass through.
World 24h: Time when Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume
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World news 18. 4: Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week; Series of tourist ships leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire...
Iran reverses course, re-controls Hormuz because the US has not lifted the blockade
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Iran reverses decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because the US continues to blockade.
Su-35S fighter jets are becoming the trump card of the Russian Air Force
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According to Russian expert Ruslan Pukhov, the Su-35S fighter is considered the most experienced combat fighter in the world.
Hormuz Strait: Potential danger from Iran's "mosquito fleet
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The high-speed small fleet and asymmetric tactics put great pressure on the Strait of Hormuz - a global strategic transportation route.
Russia announces control of 2 more residential areas in the Kharkov region
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Russia said its forces controlled 2 residential areas in the Kharkov region in the week from April 11 to 17.
Poland proposes expanding NATO fuel lines to deal with Russia
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Poland and France are discussing expanding the NATO fuel pipeline network to areas near the Russian border to increase military logistics capabilities.
Ukraine warns Belarus to build more military roads and artillery positions near the border
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The Ukrainian President warned that Russia is trying to drag Belarus deeper into the conflict by expanding military infrastructure along the northern border.
US extends Russia's oil trading deadline by another 30 days
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The US allows continued transactions related to Russian oil for another 30 days for shipments that have been loaded onto ships before April 17.
