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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.
South Korea provides data on 26 related ships to Iran to find a way out in Hormuz
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The South Korean government shared a list of ships and boats stranded with Iran to ensure maritime safety amid escalating tensions.
8 billion USD proposal to help Cuba achieve 93% electricity autonomy
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A new report suggests that with 8 billion USD, Cuba can meet up to 93.4% of electricity demand from clean energy sources.
Hungary may use new oil pipeline to replace Druzhba
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The European Union (EU) will propose that the new Hungarian government use the pipeline through Croatia, which could replace the Druzhba system from Russia.
Virtue of returning Ukrainian men to the front lines
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Germany announced it would coordinate to bring Ukrainian men of military age back to the country amid Kiev's shortage of troops.
Russia reaches important oil and gas agreement with ASEAN member country
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Indonesia agrees to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia amid global energy supply disruptions.
The first super typhoon of 2026 predicts a fierce storm season
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Super typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to be the strongest in the world since Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in October 2025.
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is not much affected by the US blockade
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Initial data shows that the traffic volume of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has not fluctuated much despite the US deploying blockades.
The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku intensifies rapidly, El Nino ignites disaster
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Super typhoon Sinlaku surged from level 1 to level 5 in just 30 hours, devastating the US island and raising concerns about an extreme storm season due to El Nino.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
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Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships
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Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
Warning of the strongest El Nino in 140 years threatens to disrupt the 2026 storm season
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Extremely strong El Nino - possibly in the strongest group in 140 years - is raising concerns about the disruption of storm paths in 2026.
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
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About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
World 24h: Many major banks maintain gold price forecasts at 6,000 USD/ounce
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Latest world news 14. 4: Series of major banks firmly forecast gold prices to reach 6,000 USD/ounce; Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory...
Suspicion of US deploying mine hunting ships to the Middle East
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The moves to move US minesweepers raise suspicions about plans to deal with the mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia makes significant progress in Donetsk
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Russian forces have made new progress in the Donetsk region by establishing a foothold in the northern suburbs of the Ozyornoye settlement.
