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El Nino returns: 79% chance of appearing from June, risk of extending to 2027
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There is a 79% chance that El Nino will appear in June-July-August 2026 and is likely to last until early 2027.
World 24h: New technical scenario forecasts gold price may fall by up to 28%
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World news 22. 4: Russia invites the West to exploit the Arctic route, avoiding Hormuz; New technical scenario forecasts gold price may fall by up to 28%...
EU divided over proposal to suspend agreement with Israel
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The European Union (EU) has not approved the proposal to suspend part of the association agreement between the EU and Israel.
Iran opens fire on container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran fired at a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, causing the ship to be damaged.
Britain, France convene multinational military alliance, discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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According to the British Ministry of Defense, more than 30 countries will attend a conference in London to build a military plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire agreement.
Britain can bring air defense fire from Ukraine to relieve the Middle East siege
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British media reported that London is considering transferring thousands of Octopus interceptor drones to the Middle East to deal with the threat from Iran.
US military announces $20 billion contract with Anduril
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The US military has signed a 10-year contract with defense technology startup Anduril.
Mr. Trump will restore sanctions on Russian oil when the market stabilizes
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Mr. Trump affirmed that sanctions targeting Russian oil will be re-imposed as soon as world oil prices cool down after the conflict in the Middle East.
Ukraine meets 31 ambassadors, announces details of the Druzhba oil pipeline attack
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Ukraine's Naftogaz Group announced evidence that the Druzhba pipeline was air-bombed by Russia, in response to allegations of "extortion" from Hungary.
President Trump calls on allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz
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President Trump called on major powers to simultaneously deploy warships to the Gulf region to break Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO closely monitors Russian submarines in the Arctic before diving deep into the ocean
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NATO is doubling its patrols in the Arctic and North Atlantic to closely monitor Russian submarines.
Kharg Island: "Banned Island" determines Iran's oil flow to the world
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Despite its small size, Kharg Island is Iran's economic artery, processing about 90% of the country's crude oil exports.
US and China prepare for meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping
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Economic officials of the two countries meet in Paris to prepare for the upcoming US-China summit.
Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz to all countries except US and Israeli ships
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is still open to countries, except for ships from the US and Israel.
Europe cannot escape the oil and gas crisis if it turns its back on Russia
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Hungarian Prime Minister warns that the European Union's strategy to isolate Russian oil and gas is failing.
Iran conflict could cause tens of billions of USD to pour into Switzerland
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It is predicted that wealthy individuals are seeking to move assets from the Gulf region to Switzerland due to the Iranian conflict.
Oil tanker hit near Russia's oil export artery
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A Greek-flagged oil tanker has just been attacked near Russia's most important oil export port in the Black Sea.
US uses Japanese game in video airstrike Iran
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Videos posted by the US government about the air strike campaign against Iran are criticized for incorporating images from Japanese video games and manga.
Iran threatens to consider Ukraine a legitimate target
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Iran declares that Ukraine could become a legitimate target of attack if it continues to support the US and Israel in the current conflict.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed, Southeast Asia turns to Russian oil
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The global energy shock caused by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is causing many Southeast Asian countries to consider increasing Russian oil imports.
