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World oil prices suddenly plummet, Brent drops to near 3-week low
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Brent oil prices fell below $82/barrel for the first time since mid-July, marking one of the strongest declines in weeks.
US reveals possibility of transferring Patriot production technology to Ukraine
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The US confirmed that it is discussing with Ukraine the possibility of transferring technology to produce the Patriot air defense system.
Large explosion of unknown cause in the Strait of Hormuz
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A series of maritime incidents, including a large explosion, off Oman have raised security concerns.
Middle East before a new spiral of conflict
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The conflict between the US and Iran has escaped the scope of the pure confrontation between the US and Iran. It has become a form of "great fire" in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region. Arab countries in the Gulf, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon have all been affected by the conflict.
President Trump reveals new negotiation schedule with Iran
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President Trump postponed the large-scale attack plan to pursue the agreement, while Iran said it was about to reach a consensus with Oman on the shipping route.
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored
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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.
Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait
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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.
Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow
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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure
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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.
Britain stops historic agreement on Chagos for joint US military base
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The British government on April 11 announced the suspension of the plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after facing criticism from US President Donald Trump.
World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies
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World News 12. 4: US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers; Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies...
US-Iran negotiations encounter difficulties, cargo ship turns around in front of the Hormuz Strait
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Global energy market shakes as oil tanker turns back from the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapse.
Typhoon Sinlaku may become a super typhoon, winds up to 241 km/h
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Typhoon Sinlaku may reach super typhoon level as it approaches the Mariana Islands.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins official visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 12-14, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister: Just win the election, Russian oil flows back through Druzhba tomorrow
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that the Russian oil pipeline Druzhba will be restored "as early as the next morning" if he wins the election.
Russia announces shooting down 6 smart bombs and 134 Ukrainian UAVs
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Russian air defense forces have shot down 6 smart bombs and 134 fixed-wing drones of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Mr. Trump declares the US has more oil than Russia - Saudi combined, series of empty ships are coming to buy
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has more oil than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined, and a series of super ships are heading towards the US coast to buy oil.
Iran issues final warning to US warships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US warship's public identification signal when passing through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a tough reaction from Iran.
Humans are getting closer to the Moon
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The breakthroughs of space science are bringing humans closer than ever to the Moon, from fantasy dreams to realistic missions, opening up an alien settlement future.
