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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.
South Korea calculates oil price ceiling after nearly 30 years of neglect
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South Korea is considering re-applying the oil price ceiling mechanism, amid global gasoline prices rising sharply due to tensions in the Middle East.
MH370: Malaysia updates search results on the 12th anniversary of plane disappearance
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Malaysia Airlines' search for MH370 in a new area in the southern Indian Ocean has not yet yielded any clues about the plane's location.
Hungarian Prime Minister questions money and gold just confiscated from Ukraine
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Hungary is investigating the case of Ukrainians bringing tens of millions of USD in cash into the country.
MH370 search reveals new clues about the crash site after 12 years
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12 years after MH370 mysteriously disappeared, a new data analysis from NASA satellites is said to have narrowed down the potential crash area of the plane.
Russian weapons before effective test in Iran conflict
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Although Russia has supplied weapons and technology to Iran for many years, the effectiveness of this support in the Middle East conflict is being questioned.
Vietnamese Embassy in Israel recommends citizens
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The Vietnamese Embassy calls on Vietnamese people in Israel to comply with safety guidelines in the context of emergency measures being applied.
Close associates reveal: A series of Baba Vanga prophecies are fabricated
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The name of blind prophet Baba Vanga has been abused to consolidate conspiracy theories and geopolitical stories.
Iran condemns US attack on seawater desalination plant, pushing conflict to escalate
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Iran warns that actions targeting water infrastructure could put Middle East warfare into a dangerous phase.
Mr. Trump declares he is not interested in Iran negotiations
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Mr. Trump's statement shows a tough stance amidst the sharp escalation of the Middle East war.
US denies responsibility for bombing Iranian girls' school
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The attack that caused heavy casualties in Minab has sparked controversy about responsibility in the US-Israel war with Iran.
Neighbors to Russia consider passing nuclear weapons
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Russia warns Finland - a country sharing a border of more than 1,000km - about its nuclear policy.
Billionaire holding 16,000kg of gold forecasts upward momentum of gold prices after Iran conflict
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Indian billionaire Joy Alukkas predicts gold prices will rise higher in the coming years as the world faces geopolitical and economic risks.
Boats stranded in the Persian Gulf race to claim to be Chinese ships
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When the Iranian war caused ships to become targets at sea, some crew members changed their identification signals to declare themselves Chinese ships.
Cuba repairs its largest power plant, millions of people still without power
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After many days in darkness, Cuba said it has fixed the incident at the country's largest thermal power plant.
Iranian President criticized for apologizing to neighbor, fighting continues to heat up
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The US President continues to make tough threats to Tehran, while the Iranian President is criticized for apologizing to his Gulf neighbor.
