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The Hormuz Strait being closed for another month could push oil prices to the $150/barrel mark
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The world is facing the risk of crude oil prices soaring to the threshold of 150 USD/barrel if the maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz is not soon cleared.
Arab countries face the risk of having to fund billions of USD in war expenses for the US military
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The US government is planning to ask Arab countries to share the financial burden for the military campaign targeting Iran.
EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved
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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.
Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe
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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.
Iran faces new risks after rejection of US peace proposal
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The US peace proposal was rejected by Iran, tensions escalated as Washington continued to increase regional military pressure.
Russia announces Zakotnoye control, expands area near Krasny Liman
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Russia announced that it had controlled the Zakotnoye settlement in Donetsk, thereby significantly expanding the control area to the southeast of Krasny Liman.
Trump threatens to impose taxes on countries opposing plans with Greenland
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Mr. Trump threatens to impose taxes on countries that "disapproach" the plan to annex Greenland.
Gold prices fluctuate strongly, risk of deep decline lurking in 2026
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Amid strong gold prices, Goldman Sachs warns that investors rushing to gold may be a mistake.
Extremely strong cold air next week, in some places drops to 16 degrees Celsius
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An extremely strong cold air mass is expected to sweep through China until mid-week, causing heavy rain, snowfall and widespread frost.
France warns of consequences if the US crosses the red line in Greenland
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France warned the US that any action beyond the red line involving Greenland risks disrupting transatlantic economic relations.
World 24h: Dangerous forecast for the first storm in 2026
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Latest world news 16.1: The first storm in 2026 is expected to be particularly dangerous; Germany decides to prosecute Ukrainian suspects in the Nord Stream sabotage...
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Britain raises retirement age for reserve forces to 65
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Britain will strengthen the army's reserves by raising the maximum age at which military personnel who have been discharged from the army can be mobilized by another 10 years to 65 years old.
Historic tropical depression may appear in the middle of winter
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For the first time since 1850, the Eastern Pacific is facing the possibility of a low pressure area in January.
US deploys aircraft carrier fleet to the Middle East, revealing new combat scenario
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The US confirmed that it is deploying large-scale naval forces and considering more proactive combat options in the context of increasing regional tensions.
US sells Venezuelan oil, transfers money to store in a third country
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Hundreds of millions of US dollars earned from Venezuela's oil sales are being held in Qatar.
Americans file for bankruptcy skyrocket
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The pressure of living expenses and overlapping debts is pushing more and more Americans to the final choice: To file for bankruptcy.
Iceland reacts strongly to the joke that it will become a US state
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Icelandic people have signed a petition protesting after the Ambassador nominated by Mr. Trump made sensitive comments about the country's sovereignty.
Ukraine records missile interception rate dropping to record low
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Ukraine's missile interception rate only reached 36% in the first 2 weeks of 2026, the lowest level since the conflict entered a new phase.
South Korea sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison
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South Korea has a new court ruling, marking an important legal turning point related to the political crisis that shocked South Korea.
France accelerates development of Russia's Oreshnik counter-missile
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France promotes long-range missile program in cooperation with European superpowers, after Russia used Oreshnik missiles in the Ukraine conflict.
