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Nuclear weapons return to the center of global geopolitical competition
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Countries possessing nuclear weapons are taking more warheads out of storage and installing them on launch systems.
Russia continues to control new settlements in Donetsk
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Units of the Russian Southern Operations Group have seized control of the Khimik settlement in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.
Iran announces list of retaliatory targets, targeting US and Israeli oil and gas facilities
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Iran warned it would target US and Israeli oil and gas facilities in the Middle East if its energy infrastructure continued to be attacked.
President Trump outlines two scenarios if the agreement with Iran collapses
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US President Donald Trump said he is ready to consider strong measures against Iran if the negotiation process with Tehran does not yield results.
World 24h: Russia warns Germany to buy high-priced energy because of refusing Nord Stream
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Latest world news 8.6: Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream; Not optimistic forecast about gold prices in the short term...
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.
British public opinion changes direction, more people want to rejoin the EU
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Nearly 10 years after the referendum to remove Britain from the European Union (EU), the majority of voters in this country now want to return to the EU.
Series of tourist boats leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire
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After more than a month of being stuck due to escalating conflict, most international cruise ships have begun their route through the Strait of Hormuz to escape the dangerous zone.
Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week
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Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary may be restored as early as next week.
Iran denies news of agreeing to all terms with the US
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Iranian Foreign Ministry denies agreeing to transfer uranium to the US.
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.
