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Important straits, including the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: AFP

From Hormuz to Malacca: Straits igniting global tension

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Hormuz and the maritime straits have played a backbone in global trade since the 16th century, and have also fueled geopolitical confrontations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: TASS

Iran speaks out after merchant ship attacked by Ukraine

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that at least 1 sailor was killed in the attack believed to be by Ukraine on a cargo ship in the Caspian Sea.

Russian air defense soldiers on duty on the battlefield. Photo: TASS

Russia claims to have shot down more than 1,000 UAVs of Ukraine

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense forces have shot down more than 1,000 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the past 24 hours.

Russia extends ban on gasoline exports until the end of 2026 to stabilize domestic supply. Photo: TASS

Russia extends gasoline export ban

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Russia extends gasoline export ban until the end of 2026.

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Photo: TASS

Kazakhstan's reaction to Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed "freezing" the Russia-Ukraine conflict and resuming peace talks in Istanbul.