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Cuba closes Embassy in Ecuador after 48-hour ultimatum
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Cuba closed its Embassy in Quito after Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa expelled Cuban diplomats.
Russia - US exchange views on easing sanctions as Middle East crisis pushes oil prices soaring
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Moscow and Washington are discussing the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil.
World 24h: Latest update on the MH370 search after 12 years
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World news 7. 3: Gasoline prices in the US increase by 15% due to conflict in the Middle East; Latest update on the search for MH370 after 12 years...
US responds to news of Russia providing locations of US warships and aircraft to Iran
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The Pentagon affirmed that US forces are monitoring the activities of Russia and Iran amid escalating conflict in the region.
Iranian President apologizes to Gulf neighboring countries
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologizes to Gulf neighboring countries in his latest speech on March 7.
Russian gas tanker attacked in the Mediterranean
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Russian gas tanker attacked in the Mediterranean, 30 crew members rescued.
Russia sues EU and Euroclear, demanding compensation of 232 billion USD
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The Central Bank of Russia officially sued the EU and Euroclear, demanding compensation of about 232 billion USD.
Iran elects new Supreme Leader, Israel declares it will eliminate any successor
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Iran elected cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, replacing his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who died in a US-Israel airstrike.
Hormuz Strait congested, Aramco activates another route to export 5 million barrels of oil/day
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Aramco Group - the world's largest oil exporter - is planning to export oil through the Red Sea to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
The Netherlands supports Hungary, proposing to investigate the Druzhba crude oil pipeline
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten supports Hungary's proposal to conduct field inspections of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Russia loses contact with Iranian nuclear leader, prepares for emergency evacuation
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More than 600 Russian citizens are still at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant while Rosatom has completely lost contact with Iran's nuclear industry leaders.
Canadian Prime Minister calls Iran conflict a failure of international order
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Canadian Prime Minister on March 3 said that the war between the US, Israel and Iran is "another example of the failure of international order".
Gold price reverses to decrease amid Iran war, forecast of next developments
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World gold prices unexpectedly turned down sharply in March 3, despite escalating wars between the US, Israel and Iran.
US threatens to impose unprecedented trade embargo on Spain
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The US announced that it would end all economic relations with Spain after the country refused to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Iran conflict spreads, many countries evacuate citizens
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The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have escalated and show no signs of ending in the context of Iran continuing attacks on Gulf countries with US military bases as well as announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US deploys 12 warships, ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US Navy can escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting political risk insurance to stabilize the global energy market.
Trump warns of risks to US soldiers in the Iran war
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The risk to US forces in the Iran war was mentioned by Mr. Trump at a closed-door meeting with many senior officials.
German Chancellor visits the US to seek strategic consensus
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington (from March 2-4) was prepared for a long time, but took place right at the time when Middle East tensions escalated after attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. At the White House, Mr. Merz faced a agenda disrupted by war, tariffs and the Ukraine problem.
Poland discusses with France deployment of nuclear fighter jets, towards independent deterrence capabilities
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Poland is discussing with France a proposal to temporarily deploy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons to allied countries.
Ukraine rejects EU proposal to inspect Russian oil pipeline
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Ukraine rejects EU proposal to send delegation to inspect Russian oil pipelines through its territory to Central Europe.
