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Russia announces route across the Arctic could replace the Suez Canal
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Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin affirmed that the Northern Sea Route is currently an alternative option with faster transport speeds than the Suez Canal.
The US may form an international alliance to protect oil tankers across the Strait of Hormuz
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington could soon form an international alliance to escort merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russians suddenly change their attitude towards the US
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The latest survey by ROMIR Group shows that Russians are gradually becoming more open to the US, while their attitude towards the EU remains very rigid.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed, Panama Canal unexpectedly "thrives
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The Hormuz Strait is paralyzed in the context of conflict in the Middle East, making the Panama Canal a beneficiary shipping route.
Iran threatens to continue blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as Iran declares it maintains blockade of oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-China tensions escalate with new arms war related to rare earth
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On October 16, US-China tensions escalated with a new arms war over rare earths and individual attacks.
Russia changes tactics, Ukraine races to find gas before harsh winter
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Russian airstrikes destroyed many key Ukrainian gas facilities, forcing Kiev to increase energy imports before the winter.
Russia has a breakthrough in 150km-long bombing, creating a new turning point in the Ukrainian conflict
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Russia has made a major breakthrough in low-cost flying bomb technology with a range of up to 150km, double the conventional range of this type of weapon.
Mr. Trump talks by phone with Mr. Putin, preparing for the summit
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President Donald Trump held a phone call with President Vladimir Putin on October 16, agreeing on a US-Russia summit.
Tropical depression strengthens, forecast affected areas when becoming storm No. 12
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Tropical depression Ramil is moving west-northwest, likely to strengthen into storm No. 12 in the East Sea this weekend.
Russian tanks explode the battlefield of the conflict with Ukraine
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Effective strikes from long-range warfare against Russia helped mechanized infantry units advance.
US creates energy backlog, tightens 2 major Russian customers in Asia
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The US has officially asked Japan to stop importing Russian energy, putting its key ally in Asia in a difficult position.
Gold prices hit record high, raising concerns about global gold shortage
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As gold prices continue to hit new peaks, the world may be entering a period of gold scarcity - a phenomenon not seen in more than 2 decades.
Hungary accuses EU of sabotage of Ukraine's peace efforts
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blamed the European Union (EU) for the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, accusing the bloc of hindering US peace efforts.
World 24h: Forecast of the time when the first strong cold air mass from the north will flow down
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International news 10/16: Risk of Russia losing a major oil customer; Forecast of the time when the first strong cold air mass from the north will overflow...
The surprising turning point of the billion-dollar divorce of the Chairman of SK Group Korea
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The Supreme Court of South Korea has requested a retrial of the divorce of the SK Group Chairman, temporarily helping the billionaire avoid nearly $1 billion in compensation for his ex-wife.
Rare earth tensions increase as US - China criticize each other
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Both the US and China have accused each other of causing disorder and escalating controversy over rare earth export control.
Vietnam promotes the establishment of a cooperation mechanism to combat fraud crimes in Cambodia
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Vietnam is in talks with partners to establish a cooperation mechanism to combat organized crime and high-tech crimes in Cambodia.
US accused of plotting to seize Venezuela's huge oil field
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Venezuela has accused the US of conducting military threats with the sole goal of seizing the country's huge oil and gas reserves.
South Korea coordinates with Cambodia to crack down on a job scam ring
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South Korea coordinated with Cambodia to crack down on job fraud rings, rescue and repatriate 61 citizens who were tricked into going to the country.
