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Russia keeps gas prices low for a European country amid supply shortages
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Russia agreed to extend the gas supply contract to Serbia at a low price, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
The Hormuz Strait being closed for another month could push oil prices to the $150/barrel mark
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The world is facing the risk of crude oil prices soaring to the threshold of 150 USD/barrel if the maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz is not soon cleared.
Arab countries face the risk of having to fund billions of USD in war expenses for the US military
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The US government is planning to ask Arab countries to share the financial burden for the military campaign targeting Iran.
EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved
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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.
Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe
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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.
Japan strengthens Pacific regional defense
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Japan establishes Pacific defense planning office, amid increasingly complex regional security.
April weather forecast hot up to 40 degrees Celsius as thermal arch moves
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As April is approaching, weather forecast models show thermal vents moving, causing heat waves to increase in many places, including Vietnam.
Iran turns Hormuz into a new financial weapon, potentially earning billions of USD
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Iran is making a new request to end the conflict, related to the Strait of Hormuz, which could bring billions of USD to the country.
World 24h: Russia successfully tests attack tactics using "troop" UAVs
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World News 29. 3: US sends more troops to the Middle East, Houthi participates in conflict; Russia successfully tests attack tactics with "troop" UAVs...
Russia announces elimination of 1,140 Ukrainian soldiers in just 1 day
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Ukrainian forces were eliminated from combat by Russia with about 1,140 soldiers on the entire fighting line in just 24 hours.
Ukraine closes billion-dollar contract, expands influence in the Gulf region
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In the context of increasing UAVs in the Gulf region, Ukraine is taking advantage of wartime experience to sign defense contracts worth billions of USD with the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity
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Without going through Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's key East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity, transporting 7 million barrels of oil/day.
Fraud boss flees Cambodia before G-hour sweep
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The fraud bosses behind the billion-dollar crime industry in Cambodia are fleeing before April.
After Hormuz, another oil throat at risk of paralysis when Houthi fights
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When Hormuz is almost paralyzed, all eyes are now on another vital oil transport route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as the Houthi begins to fight.
Russian UAV carrying a 3kg warhead, attacking in a "herd" style to defeat armored vehicles
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With 3 UAVs carrying 3kg warheads, Russia successfully tested the "herd" tactic using AI to detect and coordinate attacks on armored vehicles.
Slovakia threatens to block Ukraine's access to the EU due to the Druzhba oil pipeline
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Slovak Prime Minister threatens to veto sanctions against Russia in response to Ukraine freezing the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Nuclear facilities hit, Iran considers a risky move
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Being airstriked on nuclear facilities, Iran is considering a risky move, which could push tensions with the US and Israel to a new level.
Iran opens Hormuz route for common neighbor 900km border, 20 ships allowed to pass
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Pakistan has secured an agreement with Iran on sending 20 ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz becomes a toll station, Iran pockets hundreds of millions of USD
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Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a "trial station" and may have earned hundreds of millions of USD from oil sales.
Russia warns of consequences if South Korea provides weapons aid to Ukraine
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Russia has warned that it will take tough retaliatory measures if South Korea decides to provide weapons to Ukraine.
