World
World 24h: Gold price towards 5,000 USD/ounce
|
World news April 17: Nord Stream sues for 580 million euros in British court; Gold price moves towards 5,000 USD/ounce...
Gold prices may fluctuate sharply after an unusual move by India
|
India's tightening of gold imports may strongly impact global gold prices.
Russia drops a series of mortars and Ukrainian electronic warfare stations
|
Russia's Northern Task Force said it destroyed an electronic warfare station and a lot of Ukrainian equipment in the past 24 hours.
France recorded more than 40 kidnappings related to cryptocurrencies in the year
|
The number of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency investors is increasing rapidly, reflecting a new crime trend in France.
Mr. Trump reveals when the US and Iran may meet
|
The prospect of US-Iran talks is increasing as Mr. Trump wants Middle East tensions to cool down and the parties seek an agreement to end the conflict.
Russia consolidates solid position in the area near Grigorovka
|
Russian forces have significantly consolidated positions in the area near Grigorovka, Kharkov province, Ukraine.
Mexico declares protection for citizens at all levels against Trump's immigration policy
|
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that she will bring the case of 15 citizens dying in US prisons to international human rights bodies.
North Korea strengthens nuclear weapons manufacturing capabilities
|
Increased nuclear activity shows that North Korea continues to expand its production capacity of materials for its strategic weapons program.
First super ship finds way through Hormuz after blockade order
|
Super oil tanker heading Iraq is trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.
Ukraine and 11 allied countries participate in Sweden's largest exercise of the year
|
The Ukrainian army will coordinate with Sweden in the Aurora 26 exercise to test reinforcement capabilities and cope with threats in the Baltic Sea.
South Korea provides data on 26 related ships to Iran to find a way out in Hormuz
|
The South Korean government shared a list of ships and boats stranded with Iran to ensure maritime safety amid escalating tensions.
8 billion USD proposal to help Cuba achieve 93% electricity autonomy
|
A new report suggests that with 8 billion USD, Cuba can meet up to 93.4% of electricity demand from clean energy sources.
Hungary may use new oil pipeline to replace Druzhba
|
The European Union (EU) will propose that the new Hungarian government use the pipeline through Croatia, which could replace the Druzhba system from Russia.
Virtue of returning Ukrainian men to the front lines
|
Germany announced it would coordinate to bring Ukrainian men of military age back to the country amid Kiev's shortage of troops.
Russia reaches important oil and gas agreement with ASEAN member country
|
Indonesia agrees to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia amid global energy supply disruptions.
The first super typhoon of 2026 predicts a fierce storm season
|
Super typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to be the strongest in the world since Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in October 2025.
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is not much affected by the US blockade
|
Initial data shows that the traffic volume of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has not fluctuated much despite the US deploying blockades.
The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku intensifies rapidly, El Nino ignites disaster
|
Super typhoon Sinlaku surged from level 1 to level 5 in just 30 hours, devastating the US island and raising concerns about an extreme storm season due to El Nino.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
|
Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships
|
Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
