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EU begins blocking Russian LNG under short-term contract
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The official ban took effect from April 25, but Russia's LNG sales to the EU are forecast to only decrease sharply from 2027 onwards.
El Nino is likely to form in the next few weeks
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El Nino is forecast to return as early as May this year, with the potential to affect global temperatures and rainfall patterns around the world.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast about gold prices
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Latest world news 25/4: Unexpected forecast for gold prices; Panama Canal rakes in money when Hormuz blockades...
NATO speaks out about Spain's membership
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NATO rejects the possibility of excluding Spain's membership amid controversy over Madrid's stance and the US campaign targeting Iran.
US attacks ship in Pacific, 2 dead
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The latest airstrike sparked controversy about the legality and how the US copes with drug trafficking.
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.
Russia updates plan to proactively cut off EU oil and gas before ban
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Russia confirms it is analyzing the possibility of stopping supplying oil and gas to the EU market before Europe bans Russian energy.
Iran fires missiles across oil and gas facilities in the Gulf, oil prices fluctuate
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Key oil and gas facilities from Qatar to Saudi Arabia simultaneously become targets of Iran, pushing the Middle East conflict into an unprecedented escalation.
