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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.
Russian users flock to text on Chinese "super app
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The number of users of messaging applications from Asia in Russia jumped 60% in March, as Telegram's access speed recorded a significant decrease.
US seeks Ukraine to learn how to destroy Iranian UAVs
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President Zelensky said that the US and many Middle Eastern countries have asked Ukraine to support equipment and experts to destroy Iranian UAVs.
Russia will continue to cooperate with Iran in promising projects
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Russia-Iran cooperation will not be interrupted despite all challenges, the Russian Energy Minister affirmed.
Iranian UAV aircraft carrier hit by US attack, explodes at sea
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The US released a video showing violent explosions on an Iranian UAV-carrying "aircraft carrier" off the coast.
US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases
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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.
EU considers spending its own money to repair Russia's oil pipeline, opening up aid to Ukraine
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The EU is considering financial support for Ukraine to repair the Druzhba pipeline, in order to persuade Hungary to lift the blockade of important aid to Kiev.
Iran war pushes oil prices soaring, threatening the Asian economy
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The Iran war is shaking the global oil market, pushing Asian powers into a scenario of facing a serious energy shock.
Venezuela to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market
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Trafigura and Venezuelan mining company signed an agreement to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market.
Ukrainian drone may have sunk a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean
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Russia's Arctic Metagaz liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker just exploded and sank in the Mediterranean after an attack believed to be carried out by drones from Ukraine.
Mr. Trump hints at early agreement with Cuba after finishing work in Iran
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President Donald Trump said the US may soon reach an agreement with Cuba, but wants to wait a few weeks after "finishing the job" in Iran.
UAE considers freezing Iranian assets
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The UAE is considering freezing Iran's assets on its territory, a move that could isolate Iran from international trade networks.
US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic relations
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The US and the Venezuelan interim government agreed to restore diplomatic relations, towards stability and a peaceful political transition.
Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen
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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.
China sets GDP growth target of 4.5-5% for 2026
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2026 marks the first year of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan - the development orientation of the world's second largest economy in the 2026-2030 period.
Mr. Trump declares the US must participate in choosing Iran's leader
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President Donald Trump believes that the US must play a role in choosing Iran's leader after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
EU does not change its position on Nord Stream, Putin plans to withdraw early from European market
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Russia sees that the European Union (EU) has not changed its position on Nord Stream.