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US deploys 12 warships, ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US Navy can escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting political risk insurance to stabilize the global energy market.
Trump warns of risks to US soldiers in the Iran war
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The risk to US forces in the Iran war was mentioned by Mr. Trump at a closed-door meeting with many senior officials.
Poland discusses with France deployment of nuclear fighter jets, towards independent deterrence capabilities
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Poland is discussing with France a proposal to temporarily deploy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons to allied countries.
Ukraine rejects EU proposal to inspect Russian oil pipeline
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Ukraine rejects EU proposal to send delegation to inspect Russian oil pipelines through its territory to Central Europe.
US announces 2,000 Iran targets attacked after 5 days
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After 5 days of launching the offensive, the US announced a series of destroyed Iranian targets, including missiles, warships and air defense systems.
Russia shoots down 5 Ukrainian Flamingo long-range missiles
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Russia has shot down 5 long-range cruise missiles Flamingo manufactured by Ukraine along with 172 fixed-wing drones.
EU country issues ultimatum to Ukraine over Russian oil transit
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The EU country issued an ultimatum, warning it would cut off electricity to Ukraine if Kiev does not resume Russian oil transit.
Ukraine declares deep penetration into Russian territory, attacks ballistic missile factory
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Ukraine affirms the attack targeted Russia's strategic weapons production facility.
Mr. Trump announces global tariff increase to 15%
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Mr. Trump said he would raise the temporary tariff applied to almost all imports into the US from 10% to 15%.
China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner
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China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner. It is known that German exports to the US decreased by more than 9% last year.
US deploys more than 60 fighter jets to base in the Middle East
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The US has deployed more than 60 fighter jets to a base in Jordan, an important center for the US military's plan to attack Iran.
World 24h: Forecast of the time of fierce bomb storm
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World news 21. 2: Hungary strikes with huge EU loan for Ukraine; Forecast of the time of fierce bomb storm...
US wants India to buy oil from Venezuela
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The US is negotiating trade to persuade India to abandon Russian oil supplies.
Hungarian Prime Minister mentions the party involved in Nord Stream and Druzhba incident
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Kiev must be responsible for the Nord Stream explosion as well as the suspension of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Gold and silver prices rise as US global tariffs and tensions with Iran
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World gold prices were at 5,108.40 USD/ounce at 3:40 PM on February 20, EST time, up more than 2%.
President Trump may visit China at the end of March
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President Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2 for the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the two largest economies in the world.
Hungary strikes with huge EU loan to Ukraine
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Hungary will block a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union (EU) for Ukraine.
US military airstrikes ship suspected of transporting drugs, 3 dead
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The US military again launched an airstrike targeting a ship suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, killing 3 people.
Strong bomb typhoon forecast this weekend
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Extremely strong winter storms like nor'easter combined with "bomb cyclones" will attack a series of cities in the northeastern United States.
Mystery 4. 200 years of the place where humans first domesticated horses
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Horses were first domesticated in Russia about 4,200 years ago, deciphering a long-standing mystery.
