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Overview of the joint Diego Garcia military base of the UK and the US on the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Photo: AFP

Britain stops historic agreement on Chagos for joint US military base

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The British government on April 11 announced the suspension of the plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after facing criticism from US President Donald Trump.

World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies

World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies

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World News 12. 4: US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers; Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies...

Ships move around a tanker during Iran's military exercise in the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026. Photo: AFP

US-Iran negotiations encounter difficulties, cargo ship turns around in front of the Hormuz Strait

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Global energy market shakes as oil tanker turns back from the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapse.

Forecast of Typhoon Sinlaku's path. Photo: US National Weather Service

Typhoon Sinlaku may become a super typhoon, winds up to 241 km/h

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Typhoon Sinlaku may reach super typhoon level as it approaches the Mariana Islands.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 12, beginning an official visit to Vietnam. Photo: VNA

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins official visit to Vietnam

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On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 12-14, 2026.