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Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz
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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries
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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.
Revealing how Iran approves the route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Revealing Indian ships allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi.
Russia claims to have shot down nearly 700 Ukrainian UAVs in just 1 day
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Russian air defense forces shot down 668 Ukrainian drones on March 21.
Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas
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Russia warns that Europe's energy price restraint measures are not enough to curb the crisis and the EU may be forced to return to Russian oil and gas.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaks out about Chu Dang Khoa's arrest in South Africa for rhino horn smuggling
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According to the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa is continuing to closely coordinate with South African functional agencies to handle the case.
Iran demands UAE compensation for supporting attacks
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Iran accused the UAE of supporting its attacks, demanded compensation for damages and emphasized responsibility under international law.
Russian oil pours into Southeast Asia, breaking record amidst Hormuz congestion
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Russian oil is pouring massively into Asia, with Southeast Asia being the largest destination in March, as the Strait of Hormuz is squeezing supply.
Thailand elects Mr. Anutin as 32nd Prime Minister
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On March 19, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul was officially elected by the National Assembly as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand.
US considers possibility of seizing all Iranian nuclear fuel
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The White House confirmed that the US does not rule out the possibility of deploying a campaign to seize all nuclear materials in Iran.
Turkey proposes new oil pipeline that could replace the Strait of Hormuz
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Turkey proposes expanding the oil pipeline from Iraq to Basra, to resolve the global energy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel masterminds assassination of Iranian leaders, US only supports
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Israel unexpectedly became the main force in the assassinations of Iranian high-ranking officials, while the US only played a supporting role.
Mr. Macron reveals about Europe's largest warship
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Mr. Macron informed on March 18 that Europe's largest warship will be named "France Libre".
Russian ship carrying hundreds of tons of fuel freely drifts, 5 EU countries urgently call for action
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5 European Union (EU) leaders urged urgent handling of drifting Russian ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), warning of environmental disaster.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Donetsk
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Russian forces on March 18 controlled the Aleksandrovka settlement in Donetsk through decisive offensive operations.
World oil prices rise as Iran attacks the Gulf
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The energy market, especially oil prices, fluctuated sharply as the conflict escalated and Middle East oil and gas facilities were attacked.
US considers sending thousands more troops to the Middle East
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The US is considering strengthening military forces as the operation in Iran enters a complex new phase.
Russia warns of the risk of attacking oil tankers, considers using naval escort
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Russia has deployed maritime security measures due to the risk of terrorist attacks targeting Russian ships.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, gold prices fall sharply
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The US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged amid Middle East tensions, causing gold prices to fall sharply, losing the 5,000 USD/ounce mark.
Iran's nuclear weapons depend on the position of the new leader
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet announced his views on possessing nuclear weapons.
