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Tim Cook will resign as Apple CEO
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Apple announced on April 20 that Tim Cook will resign as CEO in September and hand over the highest position to veteran personnel John Ternus.
German auto industry shifts to weapons production
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Germany's auto industry is shifting its focus from manufacturing automobiles and components to weapons manufacturing due to reduced demand and increased militarization in Europe.
Iran reveals nuclear orientation amid international pressure over enriched uranium
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Iran affirms nuclear development within the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and does not give up the right to enrich uranium.
Russia announces dismissal of nearly 7,300 Ukrainian soldiers in one week
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The Ukrainian army has lost nearly 7,300 soldiers, including foreign mercenaries, in the area of Russia's special military operations in the past week.
The strongest El Nino in 140 years may appear globally from May
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China warns strong El Nino could exacerbate global fossil fuel crisis.
US - Iran jointly say open, but the Strait of Hormuz is not really smooth
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Both the US and Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open. However, there are still doubts about when commercial transportation will return to pre-conflict levels.
World 24h: Gold price towards 5,000 USD/ounce
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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
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India's tightening of gold imports may strongly impact global gold prices.
Russia drops a series of mortars and Ukrainian electronic warfare stations
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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
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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
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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.
Ukrainian MP admits the country is not ready to join the EU
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Ukrainian MPs warn that becoming a EU member will force Kiev to face record high energy prices, exceeding people's affordability.
US postpones arms handover to Europe for prioritizing Iran battlefield
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The US announced the delay in handing over signed weapons to European allies due to the need to focus resources on the escalating war in the Middle East.
Russia launches anti-submarine helicopter, anti-UAV, tightens Arctic shield
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Russia deploys a new helicopter regiment in the Arctic, strengthens control of strategic maritime routes and responds to unmanned threats.
In addition to the US, Russia warns another major donor behind Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirmed that Germany is currently Ukraine's most important partner in maintaining and expanding the scale of the conflict.
Panama Canal overloaded, oil tanker spends more than 4 million USD to buy priority
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The Middle East conflict forced energy ships from the US to Asia to flock to the Panama Canal, pushing this waterway into an unprecedented overload.
Nord Stream sues for 580 million USD in British court
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The trial of the Nord Stream case is considering the arguments of insurance companies that the explosion was related to the Ukraine conflict or directed by a state.
Venezuela resumes relations with WB, IMF
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The new move paves the way for economic assessment, unlocks capital sources and expectations for debt restructuring for Venezuela.
Druzhba pipeline turning point: Ukraine sets recovery date
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The incident related to the Druzhba oil pipeline has seen a turning point with the commitment of Ukraine and the support of the EU.
Russia warns 4 NATO countries to lend Ukrainian UAV airspace
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Russia harshly warned Finland and the 3 Baltic countries, saying that letting Ukrainian UAVs fly over airspace could be considered direct combat.
