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US re-blocuses Iran, world oil prices rise sharpest in months
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World oil prices rose nearly 10% after the US announced the re-imposition of naval blockades against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - Iran to close large-scale gas deal
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Russia and Iran said they have agreed on most of the terms of the gas supply agreement, paving the way for the completion of the contract in the near future.
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.
Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low
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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy
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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.
White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus
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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.
Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade
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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.
Kim Jong Un re-elected Chairman of North Korea
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Mr. Kim Jong Un was re-elected Chairman of the North Korean State Council Committee in the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.
Iranian nuclear power plant at risk of attack
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US President Donald Trump declares he will eradicate the Iranian nuclear power plant unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian LNG becomes a lifeline when Asia is thirsty for gas, Europe prices increase
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When gas supplies from the Gulf region were disrupted, Russian LNG emerged as a lifebuoy for Asia and Europe.
Ukraine may only have 20 million people left, losing half after 11 years
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According to revelations from the British press, the population of Ukraine may have halved in just over a decade, from 40 million to 20 million people.
Hungary forecasts Ukraine runs out of money, forced to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline in April
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Hungary forecasts that Ukraine will soon be forced to resume oil flow through Druzhba, because this country will run out of money before Hungary runs out of oil.
World 24h: Record heat covers the United States
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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...
The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals
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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.
8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died
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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.
Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz
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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries
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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.
Revealing how Iran approves the route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Revealing Indian ships allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi.
