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Iranian ship passes through Hormuz then loses track, about 800 ships are trapped
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An Iranian ship, among the 3 ships - including 2 cargo ships and 1 fuel ship - passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of April 21.
World 24h: Forecast of the time when the strongest El Nino in 140 years appears
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Latest world news 21. 4: The strongest El Nino in 140 years may appear globally from May; Tim Cook will resign as Apple CEO...
Hormuz Strait: Emerging situation of fraud to protect cargo ships beyond blockade
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Fake messages requesting payment by electronic money to break through the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz are causing concern for transportation businesses.
Russia announces control of an additional 1,700km2 of Ukrainian territory
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The developments of the war show that fighting continues to be complicated, with conflicting statements from both Russia and Ukraine about the actual situation.
Cuba negotiates with the US on lifting oil and gas embargo
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Cuba confirmed that it had negotiated with US officials, focusing on ending Washington's oil embargo.
EU risks spending 1,700 billion euros on permanent chemicals
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The EU may have to spend up to 1,700 billion euros to thoroughly overcome pollution and health consequences caused by PFAS chemicals, also known as "permanent chemicals".
Russia pours fire into Donetsk province, signs of a general offensive
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Despite Mr. Trump's statement about Russia temporarily ceasing fire for 1 week due to the cold, the Pokrovsk front still suffered "bomb rain" with a sudden increase in frequency.
Venezuela amends oil and gas law to pave the way for foreign businesses
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The Venezuelan National Assembly has just passed an important amendment to the law, allowing foreign companies to deeply participate in the oil and gas industry to meet requirements from the US.
US military affirms readiness to enforce all orders on Iran
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The Secretary of State affirmed that the US military is ready to implement all options requested by President Trump to stop Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Russia proposes options for personnel at Iran's nuclear power plant
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Russia is ready to evacuate its personnel from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant if necessary.
Minister of Justice proposes 3-year immigration freeze
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The French government's new immigration proposal heats up many political debates ahead of the presidential election.
Trump threatens to impose tariffs on goods from countries selling oil to Cuba
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Mr. Trump signed a decree on January 29 laying the foundation for imposing tariffs on goods from oil suppliers to Cuba.
New foreign policy landscape for Vietnam enters a new era
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The outstanding mark of foreign affairs in 2025 is that we have seized the opportunity, resolved challenges, and contributed to creating a new foreign affairs situation for the country to enter a new era" - Politburo Member, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung emphasized when answering press interviews about outstanding results in foreign affairs work in 2025.
Gold prices plummet, the market loses 3,400 billion USD in just one session
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Gold prices on the morning of January 30 continued to decline after a shocking decrease the day before, causing the gold market to evaporate up to 3,400 billion USD.
Weak La Nina but strong consequences, extreme rain increases by 40%
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La Nina and climate change have fueled catastrophic floods in southern Africa.
President Trump: Russia temporarily stops attacks on Ukraine amidst severe cold
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President Trump said President Putin agreed not to launch attacks on Ukraine during the severe cold spell.
Russia announces further control of Belaya Beryoza area in Sumy
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Russian forces seized control of the Belaya Beryoza area in the Sumy region on January 29.
President Putin agrees to meet with President Zelensky
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The meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky will only take place in Moscow, according to the Kremlin.
Russia - US oil dispute, Germany suffers the consequences
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The PCK oil refinery is owned by a Russian corporation, operated by Germany, but may be "squeezed" by the US with sanctions.
Hundreds of meters underground tsunami from the iceberg of the apocalypse could redraw the world map
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Submerged tsunamis up to hundreds of meters high from the "Apocalyptic Ice River" threaten the global ocean.
