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Turkish cargo ship attacked by UAV in Black Sea
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A Turkish cargo ship was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) off the coast of Novorossiysk port, Russia in the Black Sea.
More cargo ships hit by strange object near the Strait of Hormuz
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The new incident extends a series of maritime security incidents involving cargo ships off Oman, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Typhoon Dolphin continues to strengthen, forecast direction for the next 72 hours
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Typhoon Dolphin continues to strengthen in favorable conditions and is forecast to sweep through the Okinawa Islands (Japan) at the end of this week on a very large scale.
Europe warns of drought, many countries struggle to retain water and electricity
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Prolonged heat waves and droughts are pushing many European countries into water and electricity shortages, transportation disruptions and causing great damage to agriculture.
Russia controls nearly 600km2 of battlefield area in July
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Russian military experts said the rate of advance has increased significantly compared to last month, with 32 settlements put under control.
Gold price forecast 2026: Series of major banks steadfast at the 6,000 USD/ounce mark
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Many major banks around the world maintain gold price forecasts for the rest of 2026 at around 6,000 USD/ounce.
Asian aviation falters before crisis, Japan is an exception
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Thanks to owning the world's largest strategic oil reserves, Japan remains stable while a series of regional airlines have to cancel flights due to price storms.
US pours $100 billion to revive the world's largest super mine in Venezuela
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The US administration officially launched a $100 billion plan to restore oil fields in Venezuela, aiming to lower world gasoline prices.
Three oil tankers cross Hormuz safely, a series of other ships abandon their journey
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Three oil tankers - the first ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US announced the blockade - have successfully passed through this waterway.
Russia develops satellite network specializing in hunting for solar storms
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Russia is promoting a project to establish a satellite network to accurately determine the location of solar storm outbreaks.
EU expects to remove $105 billion aid package for Ukraine after Hungarian elections
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Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar affirmed that he is ready for direct dialogue with the Russian President to call for an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
Oil prices rise, Chinese clean technology accelerates exports
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High oil prices boosted demand for electric vehicles, batteries and helped Chinese clean technology businesses grow strongly.
US out of Russian oil immunity, Asia holds breath waiting for decision
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The US sanctions immunity for Russian oil has officially expired, pushing the global energy market into a state of uncertainty.
US demands Iran stop 20-year uranium enrichment program, negotiations fall into deadlock
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US proposes Iran accepts temporary suspension of uranium enrichment program for 20 years, Iran "bargains" for 5 years.
Ukraine repairs Druzhba, Russia's oil flows back or not is decided by the EU
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Ukraine announced that it will repair the Druzhba oil pipeline this spring, but whether Russian oil flows back or not depends on the EU.
Special significance of General Secretary and President To Lam's visit to China
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Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that the State visit to China from April 14-17, 2026 by General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, at the invitation of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife, is a very important opportunity to elevate the strategic connection and establish a new height for the relations between the two Parties and the two countries.
Russia withdraws almost all personnel from Iran's nuclear power plant
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Russia evacuated almost all remaining personnel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran.
Eelect Prime Minister of Hungary still leaves the door open for Russian energy
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Eelected Prime Minister of Hungary - Mr. Péter Magyar - declared that the country will continue to seek the cheapest energy source, including sources from Russia.
North Korea tests cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles
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North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities with weapons tests from modern warships.
Sweden blocks ships discharging Russian coal residue into the Baltic Sea
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A patrol ship of the Swedish Coast Guard blocked and inspected a cargo ship in the Baltic region.
