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The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals
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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.
8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died
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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.
Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz
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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries
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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.
Revealing how Iran approves the route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Revealing Indian ships allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi.
Thailand, Myanmar declare a state of emergency after earthquake
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Myanmar declared a "state of emergency" in six areas while Thailand's Prime Minister declared Bangkok a "necessary area" after the strong earthquake on March 28.
The worst situation in the largest urban area near the Myanmar earthquake
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The center of the Myanmar earthquake was about 17.2 km from Mandalay City - Myanmar's second largest city - with a population of about 1.5 million people.
Witness talks about the moment near the center of the earthquake in Myanmar
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A group of AFP reporters were present at the Myanmar National Museum in Naypyidaw when the earthquake occurred and the building began to shake.
Myanmar earthquake causes strong aftershocks in China
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The earthquake in Myanmar caused strong shaking in many areas of Yunnan province, southwestern China, bordering Myanmar.
Strong earthquake in Myanmar collapses high-rise building in Thailand
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The 30-storey building in the north of the Thai capital turned into a pile of rubble in just a few seconds after a powerful earthquake of 7.7 on the Richter scale shocked Myanmar.
ASEAN continues to be a leading investment destination in 2025
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The Bank of Asia Forum (BFA) has just released a report forecasting Asia's economy to grow by 4.5% in 2025, peaking above 4.4% in 2024, in which ASEAN continues to be a leading investment destination.
Mr. Putin proposes the United Nations to temporarily manage Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the establishment of a temporary government in Ukraine under the supervision of the United Nations and a number of other countries.
Russian soldiers control robot with bombs to destroy Ukrainian shelter
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The Russian Zapad fighter group's engineering forces deployed robot systems to destroy shelters and public works of the Ukrainian army.
Weather forecast for the weekend as cold air flows in
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The cold air is spreading, making Hong Kong (China) see a cooler weekend, with temperatures dropping to a low of 16 degrees Celsius.
US considers making a transfer, Russia has a chance to return to SWIFT
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The US is considering the possibility of loosening some of Russia's sanctions, including reconnecting Russian banks with the SWIFT payment system.
World 24h: The possibility of a revival of Nord Stream 2
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International news 27.3: Europe struggles to force Russian gas, Nord Stream 2 could revive; Old customers suffer heavy consequences due to loss of Russian gas...
The future of Russian oil and gas when sanctions are eased
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Russia's energy trade could change if Western sanctions are eased.
Germany immediately affected by Mr. Trump's new tariffs
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The 25% import tax on cars that President Donald Trump has just announced has caused stocks of many major German car companies to fall, threatening the global supply chain.
Former customer suffers serious consequences for Russian gas loss
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Austria recorded the highest wholesale electricity price in the EU in the winter of 2024-2025 due to the loss of Russian gas.
Russian economy breaks through the sanctions cycle, enters top 4 in the world
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Russia's economy continues to grow, entering the top 4 largest economies in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, despite sanctions pressure.
