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EU considers freezing Russia's oil price ceiling, sanctioning banks and oil tankers
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The EU is considering temporarily freezing the ceiling price for Russian oil as the Iran conflict leads to rising energy prices.
US proposes new Israel-Lebanon tension reduction plan
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The US is promoting step-by-step solutions to cool down the conflict, in the context of escalating fighting between the two sides.
Iran reacts to news that President Masoud Pezeshkian resigns
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Rumors that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a resignation letter to the Office of the Supreme Leader have been clarified by Iranian officials.
Oil prices fluctuate after Israel goes deeper into Lebanon
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New military developments in Lebanon along with concerns about the Strait of Hormuz continue to strongly impact the world market and oil prices.
Russia declares control zone after 2026 spring campaign
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Russian forces have controlled 63 settlements in the special military operation area from March to May 2026.
Iran warns US to soon regret blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran warns that no ports in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be safe if the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz.
British Prime Minister declares he does not support blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the country will not participate or support any blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia talks about the possibility of selling gas to Europe again
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Russia is ready to supply gas to the European Union (EU) if there is surplus supply.
Australia for the first time has a woman leading a military branch
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The appointment decision marks a major turning point in gender equality in modern Australian defense forces.
Oil tanker avoids the Strait of Hormuz before US blockade
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Oil tankers are staying away from the Strait of Hormuz before the US deploys blockades on April 13.
JICA announces $50 million loan to support Vietnamese businesses
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On April 13, JICA and BIDV held a ceremony to announce loans to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in rural Vietnam.
Russia seizes control of US-linked $700 million business
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A business related to Pennsylvania (USA) has lost control of business operations in Russia.
Hungarian election: In decision, outside of concern
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In name, it is just a normal national general election, but in essence, the parliamentary election on April 12 in Hungary is a turning point, not only for this country but also for the European Union (EU) to a certain extent.
Cuban doctors withdraw from the Caribbean, millions affected
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The wave of Cuban doctors withdrawing from the Caribbean under pressure from the US is putting millions of people in this region at risk of lack of basic care.
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.
Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure
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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.
