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Russian tanks on duty on the battlefield. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

Russia's Northern Operations Group destroys more than 100 Ukrainian makeshift warehouses

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Russia's Northern Operations Group claimed to have destroyed more than 100 warehouses and makeshift transit points of Ukraine in the Kharkov region since the beginning of April.

A navy ship appears in the Strait of Hormuz on March 1. On April 23, Iran increased control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US announced a temporary halt to attacks. Photo: AFP

Iran tightens Hormuz Strait after US stops new attacks

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Iran increases control of strategic shipping routes amid escalating tensions, while peace talks have not made clear progress.

Russian oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline resumed after 3 months, at 2 am on April 23, local time. Photo: TASS

Russian oil through Ukraine resumed

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Russia's oil flow to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine has resumed, Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova announced on April 23.

Officials attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the road bridge across the Tumen River, connecting North Korea with Russia, in Rason city, North Korea, April 30, 2025. Photo: KCNA

North Korea and Russia prepare to open a bridge connecting the two countries

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The road bridge project across the Tumen River, connecting North Korea and Russia, is about to be completed, opening up prospects for strengthening economic connectivity and bilateral trade.

Strong earthquake and tsunami warning in Japan on April 20. Photo: Japan Meteorological Agency

9 magnitude super earthquake may occur at any time after the latest earthquake in Japan

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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Japan earlier this week has raised new concerns in Indonesia's Bali island about a super earthquake.