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Russia launches large-scale offensive targeting Ukraine
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Russia's fierce airstrikes with missiles and UAVs caused heavy casualties, destroying many residential areas and infrastructure in Ukraine.
Russia seeks more markets for sanctioned LNG, targeting India
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The oil tanker Kunpeng is transporting a batch of liquefied natural gas from the Russian Portovaya plant to the Indian import port of Dahej.
Russia controls new positions near the Konstantinovka region, Ukraine
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Russian forces have gained a new position north of the Berestok region, near Konstantinovka, Ukraine.
2026 storm season forecast is unpredictable, few but fierce
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It is forecast that the 2026 storm season may be less than average, but just one strong storm making landfall is enough to cause serious consequences.
Prime Minister of Greenland: People worried about US President's pressure statement
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The Prime Minister of Greenland affirmed that US President Donald Trump's pressure statements are turning people's fears into significant pressure.
JICA announces $50 million loan to support Vietnamese businesses
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On April 13, JICA and BIDV held a ceremony to announce loans to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in rural Vietnam.
Russia seizes control of US-linked $700 million business
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A business related to Pennsylvania (USA) has lost control of business operations in Russia.
Hungarian election: In decision, outside of concern
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In name, it is just a normal national general election, but in essence, the parliamentary election on April 12 in Hungary is a turning point, not only for this country but also for the European Union (EU) to a certain extent.
Cuban doctors withdraw from the Caribbean, millions affected
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The wave of Cuban doctors withdrawing from the Caribbean under pressure from the US is putting millions of people in this region at risk of lack of basic care.
The reason for the US blockade of Hormuz, which is currently being blockaded by Iran
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - although Iran has tightened it and the US itself wants this route to be reopened.
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored
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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.
Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait
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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.
Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow
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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure
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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.
Britain stops historic agreement on Chagos for joint US military base
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The British government on April 11 announced the suspension of the plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after facing criticism from US President Donald Trump.
World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies
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World News 12. 4: US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers; Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies...
US-Iran negotiations encounter difficulties, cargo ship turns around in front of the Hormuz Strait
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Global energy market shakes as oil tanker turns back from the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapse.
Typhoon Sinlaku may become a super typhoon, winds up to 241 km/h
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Typhoon Sinlaku may reach super typhoon level as it approaches the Mariana Islands.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins official visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 12-14, 2026.
