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Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought
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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.
Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant
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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.
US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration
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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.
Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
Iran opens fire on container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran fired at a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, causing the ship to be damaged.
Britain, France convene multinational military alliance, discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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According to the British Ministry of Defense, more than 30 countries will attend a conference in London to build a military plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire agreement.
President Trump warns of the possibility of the US continuing airstrikes on Iran
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President Donald Trump said that the US does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran and can still continue airstrikes.
Germany takes new action with oil tankers suspected of belonging to the "dark fleet
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Germany decided to strengthen measures against ships suspected of being involved in transporting Russian energy to evade sanctions.
Ship from Iran passes US blockade, journey attracts attention in the Arabian Sea
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A small oil tanker believed to be transporting liquefied gas from Iran is testing the US blockade on its journey in the Arabian Sea.
Russia proposes receiving Iranian uranium: The most difficult relocation problem in history
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Russia proposes receiving Iran's high-enriched uranium to reduce the risk of nuclear escalation in the context of undiminished US-Iran tensions.
NATO intercepts Russian strategic bombers flying over the Baltic Sea
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NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets flying over the Baltic Sea earlier this week.
Russia invites the West to exploit the Arctic route, avoiding Hormuz
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Russia declares readiness to cooperate with Western countries to exploit the Arctic sea route amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold price forecast may fall by 28%, falling to 3,400 USD/ounce
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A new technical scenario predicts that gold prices could fall by up to 28%, falling deeper to $3,400/ounce if important support levels are broken.
Russia tightens Druzhba pipeline, oil supply to Germany becomes more unstable
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Russia will stop exporting oil from Kazakhstan to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, 3 sources familiar with the matter revealed on April 21.
Mr. Trump announces extension of ceasefire with Iran
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Mr. Trump said that the attacks would be postponed until Iranian leaders "put forward a unified proposal" to end the conflict.
As long as there are nuclear weapons, NATO is still a nuclear alliance
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As long as there are nuclear weapons, NATO is still a nuclear alliance, the organization's new document affirms.
Russia announces control of 2 new settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's forces have controlled 2 settlements including Veterinarnoye in the Kharkov region and Grishino in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.
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...
