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Typhoon Ba Vi causes heavy rain, China evacuates more than 260,000 people
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More than 260,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in Liaoning province (Northeast China) as Typhoon Ba Vi moves north, causing widespread heavy rain.
Chinese air conditioners are selling well amidst record heat in Europe
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Prolonged heat in Europe is causing air conditioning demand to increase sharply, opening up great opportunities for Chinese brands.
9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
Iran does not accept changing its role in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran affirmed that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz and rejected US President Donald Trump's idea of seizing control of this strategic maritime route.
Oil tanker attacked off Oman, pressure weighs on transportation through the Middle East region
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A tanker was hit by an unidentified object off Oman, but the entire crew was safe and no oil spills were recorded.
Ukraine locked gas valve by Hungary, forced to reopen Russian oil
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Hungary suspends gas supplies to Ukraine until Kiev resumes Russian oil transit.
Drone stray causes power plant incident in Estonia
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Many drones intruded into the airspace of Estonia and Latvia on the morning of March 25.
South Korea prepares a series of scenarios to cope with energy price fluctuations
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South Korea strengthens emergency response as Middle East oil supplies disrupted, energy prices escalate and economic risks
Pentagon deploys 2,000 more paratroopers to the Middle East
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The Pentagon has ordered the deployment of about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East on March 25.
Iran allows Thai ships to cross the Hormuz Strait safely after negotiations
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After diplomatic exchanges, the Thai oil tanker was allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
Iran denies information about negotiating with Mr. Trump
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Iran denies any statements about dialogue with the US, affirming a tough stance amid ongoing conflict.
Russian LNG tanker adrift rescued, disaster risk remains
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After weeks drifting in the Mediterranean, the Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz has finally been controlled by Libya.
China tests missile launcher at an unimaginable depth of 200m
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Chinese scientists have just conducted tests of a solid-fuel rocket engine that can launch at a depth of 200m underwater.
Ukraine at high risk of losing US aid due to Donbass
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The risk of Ukraine losing US aid is increasing after the latest round of negotiations due to disagreements on Donbass.
Russia spends more than 5 billion USD, launching Starlink competing satellite
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Russia has just launched the first series of satellites to compete with Starlink, opening an Internet race from space.
Turkey plans to spend $135 billion in gold to save the domestic currency
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The Central Bank of Turkey is considering using up to 135 billion USD of gold reserves to protect the lira.
Iran begins to collect fees through the Strait of Hormuz, up to 2 million USD/trip
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Iran is said to have started charging commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with a price of 2 million USD per trip.
New COVID-19 strain spreads strongly in the US
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The new COVID-19 strain is spreading throughout the US and may evade current vaccines.
EU unexpectedly postpones ban on Russian oil amid energy crisis
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The EU has not yet been able to set a time to announce the draft ban on Russian oil imports, although it previously targeted mid-April.
US attacks Iran nuclear power plant, says Tehran has yielded
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US and Israel attack Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Mr. Trump said Iran has agreed to never possess nuclear weapons.
