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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.
US - Switzerland simultaneously launch attacks, MBaer bank collapses after money laundering scandal
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The US accused MBaer bank of being involved in an international money laundering network, Switzerland immediately withdrew its operating license, causing this bank to collapse.
World 24h: Forecast of storms near the East Sea in 5 months
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World news 11:3: NATO considers spending 22 billion USD to extend strategic oil pipeline; Forecast of storm near the East Sea in 5 months...
South Korea announces latest information related to plane crash killing 179 people
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The South Korean Audit Office said that the country's Ministry of Transport has prioritized cost savings over aviation safety.
US attacks Iranian ship with ballistic missile
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The US military has used ballistic missiles to attack Iranian warships in the ongoing military operation in the Middle East.
Plane damaged after unusually strong landing
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An Air India Express aircraft encountered an incident when landing in Thailand, causing the wing to be damaged.
Cargo ship catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz
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Cargo ship hit by strange object in the Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuated.
Israel accused of attacking apartment building in Lebanon
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Tensions in the Middle East are still escalating as Lebanon accuses Israel of continuing airstrikes.
US launches ballistic missile to attack Iranian ship
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US first uses ballistic missile to attack Iranian warship.
EU will revive nuclear power plants amid escalating oil prices
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Faced with rising oil prices due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict, the EU admits that abandoning nuclear power is a "strategic mistake".
NATO considers spending 22 billion USD to extend strategic oil pipeline
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NATO is considering expanding its underground pipeline network from the Cold War era by 10,000km, ready to respond to a large-scale conflict scenario.
Russia suspects Ukraine is hiding when blocking EU inspection of Druzhba pipeline
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Russia affirmed its willingness to continue supplying oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline, but the supply disruption was prevented by Ukraine.
LNG may be more affected than oil
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The near paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has caused world oil prices to skyrocket. However, experts warn that the market may be more severely affected by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Russian shadow oil fleet may be eased by US sanctions
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As the US considers easing some restrictions on Russian oil, the Russian oil-carrying shadow fleet may be revealed.
G7 and China ready to release emergency oil reserves, facing pressure from Iran
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Saudi Aramco warns of economic disaster as Iran blockades the Strait of Hormuz, forcing G7 countries and China to activate huge reserves.
US admits mistake after ignoring Ukrainian drone killing technology
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The US once ignored Ukraine's proposal on Iranian drone destruction technology.