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World 24h: Record heat covers the United States
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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...
The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals
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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.
8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died
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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.
Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz
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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries
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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.
Iran's largest nuclear facility attacked by the US and Israel
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Iran's Natanz nuclear facility attacked by the US and Israel on March 21.
Indian ships ready to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amidst tension
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Indian gas tankers are preparing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to public data.
The US may have deployed more amphibious ships to the Middle East
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The US is said to be deploying more amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and Marines to the Middle East.
Trump surprised that allies did not send ships to Hormuz
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Mr. Trump expressed surprise when many allies refused to participate in the campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US lifts 140 million barrels of Iranian oil sanctions to save global oil prices
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The US is issuing a temporary license to Iran to sell oil stored on oil tankers.
Iran reaffirms nuclear policy amid new leader's open stance
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The late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has repeatedly warned against the development of nuclear weapons, emphasizing that nuclear weapons are banned for religious reasons.
Oil tanker departing from Russia seized by French Navy
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France seizes Denya oil tanker flying Mozambique flag, departing from Murmansk, Russia.
La Nina recedes, super El Nino may stir up unpredictable storm season 2026
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La Nina is weakening, the risk of super El Nino appearing is increasing rapidly, which could disrupt the storm season 2026 in an unpredictable way.
China holds the trump card amid global energy shock
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As many Asian economies falter due to energy shocks from the Middle East, China emerges as a rare exception.
Russia warns EU faces energy price nightmare
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Russia warns the EU of the risk of suffering a "nightmare" of energy prices as the oil and gas market fluctuates sharply due to the Middle East conflict.
Oil tanker pays 2 million USD safe fee to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran has collected $2 million from a private oil tanker company to allow oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
EU determined not to return to Russian gas despite power outages
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The European Union (EU) rejects the possibility of returning to Russian gas despite facing the risk of power outages.
World 24h: Gold prices plummet and unexpected advice from experts
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Latest world news March 20: Gold prices plummet, experts say this is a buying opportunity; Hungary opens a new gas route,...
Iran may still be strong enough to defend for months
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According to Chinese experts, Iran can still maintain military operations for 2 to 3 months and maintain its advantage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Large factory fire in South Korea, many people jump out of building to escape
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The fire occurred at about 1:18 pm on the 20th, local time at 3 am at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
