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Russia sends tough signals on ceasing fire on Easter with Ukraine
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Russia declares it is unacceptable to extend the ceasefire, fearing that Ukraine will take advantage of the silence to rearm and escalate the conflict.
Typhoon Sinlaku causes dangerous rain and wind for 60 consecutive hours, severely affected area gradually revealed
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It is forecast that Typhoon Sinlaku may strengthen into a major typhoon, leading to extreme rain, strong gusts of wind and the risk of continuous flash floods from 48-60 hours.
US declares Iran has no cards left at the negotiating table
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US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan face many obstacles as disagreements on preconditions have not been resolved.
Exemption from Russian oil sanctions expires today, Asia puts pressure on the US
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Some Asian countries are putting pressure on the US to extend the easing mechanism of sanctions against Russian oil, while Europe is showing disagreement.
The silence between 2 storms
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The 2-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran just before the deadline for the ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump to Iran has paved the way for the two sides to negotiate in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iran denies contact with US, ready for long-term confrontation
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Iran affirms no negotiations amid escalating fighting.
Russia threatens to proactively cut off European gas before being banned
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Russia signals readiness to withdraw from the EU gas market before being "banned" - a move that could disrupt Europe's energy balance.
Airstrikes on Iran could cost the US $100 billion
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Mr. Trump's airstrike on Iran is estimated to have cost more than $1 billion in just the first days, and could be up to nearly $100 billion if it lasts.
Russia focuses efforts to attack Ukrainian UAV launch sites
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On March 4, Russia attacked the preparation sites and launched long-range attack UAVs of the Ukrainian army.
Iran pushes Israel into a fierce endurance test
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Israeli and US leaders both signaled that the conflict with Iran could last for weeks - a difficult problem for Tel Aviv.
Iran conflict on the 5th: Tehran fires 500 missiles, warning of targeting all regional economic centers
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The Iranian conflict entered its 5th day on March 4, Iran fired 500 missiles, warning of targeting all economic centers in the Gulf region.
World 24h: Forecast of when gold prices will exceed 6,000 USD/oune
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Latest world news 4: 3: Gold prices reverse to decrease amid Iran war; Iranian conflict spreads, many countries evacuate citizens...
Iranian ship attacked by submarine, at least 101 people missing
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At least 101 people are missing after a submarine attacked an Iranian ship, the Sri Lankan navy reported.
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".