World
Main seaports blocked, Ukraine loses more than 1 billion USD
|
Ukraine's main trading ports are still stagnant, causing maritime transport and export activities of this country to face many difficulties.
Italian opposition party continues to oppose arms aid to Ukraine
|
Italy's Five-Star Movement party affirmed that it will continue to oppose arms aid packages to Ukraine and called for prioritizing negotiated solutions.
600km2 oil spill threatens the marine ecosystem off Oman
|
Oil slick spreading up to 600km2 from an oil tanker stranded off Oman is seriously threatening the protected marine ecosystem in the area.
Iran agrees to open temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz
|
Iran said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Oman on opening a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, which can operate for 2-4 months.
Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in the Ukraine conflict
|
The Russian Embassy rejects allegations related to a network recruiting former Colombian soldiers.
Virtue of returning Ukrainian men to the front lines
|
Germany announced it would coordinate to bring Ukrainian men of military age back to the country amid Kiev's shortage of troops.
Russia reaches important oil and gas agreement with ASEAN member country
|
Indonesia agrees to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia amid global energy supply disruptions.
The first super typhoon of 2026 predicts a fierce storm season
|
Super typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to be the strongest in the world since Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in October 2025.
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is not much affected by the US blockade
|
Initial data shows that the traffic volume of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has not fluctuated much despite the US deploying blockades.
The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku intensifies rapidly, El Nino ignites disaster
|
Super typhoon Sinlaku surged from level 1 to level 5 in just 30 hours, devastating the US island and raising concerns about an extreme storm season due to El Nino.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
|
Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships
|
Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
Warning of the strongest El Nino in 140 years threatens to disrupt the 2026 storm season
|
Extremely strong El Nino - possibly in the strongest group in 140 years - is raising concerns about the disruption of storm paths in 2026.
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
|
About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
World 24h: Many major banks maintain gold price forecasts at 6,000 USD/ounce
|
Latest world news 14. 4: Series of major banks firmly forecast gold prices to reach 6,000 USD/ounce; Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory...
Suspicion of US deploying mine hunting ships to the Middle East
|
The moves to move US minesweepers raise suspicions about plans to deal with the mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia makes significant progress in Donetsk
|
Russian forces have made new progress in the Donetsk region by establishing a foothold in the northern suburbs of the Ozyornoye settlement.
Russian users flock to text on Chinese "super app
|
The number of users of messaging applications from Asia in Russia jumped 60% in March, as Telegram's access speed recorded a significant decrease.
US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz increases pressure and risks on the market
|
The US decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows and increasing market risks.
Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory
|
Super typhoon Sinlaku, assessed as extremely dangerous, is heading towards the Northern Mariana Islands, USA.
