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Russian army controls additional Kovsharovka settlement
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Russia's Zapad Operations Group has controlled the Kovsharovka settlement in Kharkov after fierce attacks.
Russian oil throat attacked for the 3rd time in 1 week
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One of Russia's largest oil export ports continues to catch fire after a UAV attack by Ukraine for the 3rd time in just 1 week.
Trump declares the US controls Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has controlled the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran accepts most of the US claims, and will transport 20 oil tankers.
US surges troop numbers in the Middle East to 50,000, ready for ground combat in Iran
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The addition of 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors raises the number of US troops in the Middle East to 10,000 people higher than usual.
New situation urges EU - Australia to reach the finish line
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After nearly 10 years of negotiations, the European Union (EU) and Australia have reached the necessary consensus on a bilateral free trade agreement. The two sides also agreed on a cooperation agreement in the fields of military, defense and security.
Extraordinarily long geomagnetic storm attacks Earth, threatening to set new records
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Russian scientists warn that a geomagnetic storm lasting more than 9 hours is directly impacting Earth, opening a year predicted to set a new record.
Britain can bring air defense fire from Ukraine to relieve the Middle East siege
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British media reported that London is considering transferring thousands of Octopus interceptor drones to the Middle East to deal with the threat from Iran.
US military announces $20 billion contract with Anduril
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The US military has signed a 10-year contract with defense technology startup Anduril.
Mr. Trump will restore sanctions on Russian oil when the market stabilizes
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Mr. Trump affirmed that sanctions targeting Russian oil will be re-imposed as soon as world oil prices cool down after the conflict in the Middle East.
Ukraine meets 31 ambassadors, announces details of the Druzhba oil pipeline attack
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Ukraine's Naftogaz Group announced evidence that the Druzhba pipeline was air-bombed by Russia, in response to allegations of "extortion" from Hungary.
President Trump calls on allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump called on major powers to simultaneously deploy warships to the Gulf region to break Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO closely monitors Russian submarines in the Arctic before diving deep into the ocean
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NATO is doubling its patrols in the Arctic and North Atlantic to closely monitor Russian submarines.
Kharg Island: "Banned Island" determines Iran's oil flow to the world
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Despite its small size, Kharg Island is Iran's economic artery, processing about 90% of the country's crude oil exports.
US and China prepare for meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping
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Economic officials of the two countries meet in Paris to prepare for the upcoming US-China summit.
Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz to all countries except US and Israeli ships
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is still open to countries, except for ships from the US and Israel.
Europe cannot escape the oil and gas crisis if it turns its back on Russia
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Hungarian Prime Minister warns that the European Union's strategy to isolate Russian oil and gas is failing.
Iran conflict could cause tens of billions of USD to pour into Switzerland
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It is predicted that wealthy individuals are seeking to move assets from the Gulf region to Switzerland due to the Iranian conflict.
Oil tanker hit near Russia's oil export artery
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A Greek-flagged oil tanker has just been attacked near Russia's most important oil export port in the Black Sea.
US uses Japanese game in video airstrike Iran
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Videos posted by the US government about the air strike campaign against Iran are criticized for incorporating images from Japanese video games and manga.
Iran threatens to consider Ukraine a legitimate target
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Iran declares that Ukraine could become a legitimate target of attack if it continues to support the US and Israel in the current conflict.
