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Hormuz Strait: Potential danger from Iran's "mosquito fleet
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The high-speed small fleet and asymmetric tactics put great pressure on the Strait of Hormuz - a global strategic transportation route.
Russia announces control of 2 more residential areas in the Kharkov region
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Russia said its forces controlled 2 residential areas in the Kharkov region in the week from April 11 to 17.
Poland proposes expanding NATO fuel lines to deal with Russia
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Poland and France are discussing expanding the NATO fuel pipeline network to areas near the Russian border to increase military logistics capabilities.
Ukraine warns Belarus to build more military roads and artillery positions near the border
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The Ukrainian President warned that Russia is trying to drag Belarus deeper into the conflict by expanding military infrastructure along the northern border.
US extends Russia's oil trading deadline by another 30 days
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The US allows continued transactions related to Russian oil for another 30 days for shipments that have been loaded onto ships before April 17.
Hungary may use new oil pipeline to replace Druzhba
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
Warning of the strongest El Nino in 140 years threatens to disrupt the 2026 storm season
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Extremely strong El Nino - possibly in the strongest group in 140 years - is raising concerns about the disruption of storm paths in 2026.
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
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About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
World 24h: Many major banks maintain gold price forecasts at 6,000 USD/ounce
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Latest world news 14. 4: Series of major banks firmly forecast gold prices to reach 6,000 USD/ounce; Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory...
Suspicion of US deploying mine hunting ships to the Middle East
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The moves to move US minesweepers raise suspicions about plans to deal with the mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia makes significant progress in Donetsk
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Russian forces have made new progress in the Donetsk region by establishing a foothold in the northern suburbs of the Ozyornoye settlement.
Russian users flock to text on Chinese "super app
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The number of users of messaging applications from Asia in Russia jumped 60% in March, as Telegram's access speed recorded a significant decrease.
US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz increases pressure and risks on the market
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The US decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows and increasing market risks.
