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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...
EU takes new action with oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet
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The EU allows the navy to participate in the IRINI operation to inspect and arrest ships suspected of transporting Russian oil in the Mediterranean.
North Korea rolls out red carpet, fires 21 rounds of cannons to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Crowds holding flags and fresh flowers stand along streets in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea to welcome the Chinese leader.
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.
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.
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...
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.
