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Hungarian election: In decision, outside of concern
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In name, it is just a normal national general election, but in essence, the parliamentary election on April 12 in Hungary is a turning point, not only for this country but also for the European Union (EU) to a certain extent.
Cuban doctors withdraw from the Caribbean, millions affected
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The wave of Cuban doctors withdrawing from the Caribbean under pressure from the US is putting millions of people in this region at risk of lack of basic care.
The reason for the US blockade of Hormuz, which is currently being blockaded by Iran
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - although Iran has tightened it and the US itself wants this route to be reopened.
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored
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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.
Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait
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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.
Trump declares early sweep of Iranian ballistic missile stockpile
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Mr. Trump on March 4 (US time) declared that the US offensive against Iran was effective at "15 points out of 10".
Iran announces missile launch to burn US oil tanker
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Iran claims to have attacked a US oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, threatening to block all ships linked to the US or Israel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump supported by US Senate to attack Iran
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The US Senate voted to block a resolution preventing Mr. Trump's air campaign against Iran.
Moment Iranian warship sunk by US submarine
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A US submarine sank the Iranian Navy's IRIS Dena frigate in the Indian Ocean, according to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Fed Chairman candidate nominated by Trump faces a series of challenges
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Mr. Kevin Warsh - Fed Chairman candidate - is facing many challenges, from Senate approval to internal skepticism.
US unexpectedly to exempt Russia's oil and gas facility from indefinite sanctions
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The US is said to be preparing to waive indefinite sanctions against units of Russian oil and gas corporation Rosneft in Germany.
Iran puts the heart of Israel's nuclear weapons program in sight
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Iran warns of strong retaliatory scenario aimed at Israel's nuclear program.
Oil tanker explodes in Persian Gulf amid US sinking Iranian warship
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A tanker anchored off Kuwait had a large explosion on its port side and was waterlogged.
Cuba power outage, fuel running out: Air France stops flying, tourism industry suffers new shock
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Air France will temporarily suspend flights to Havana, decoding a new blow to Cuba's tourism industry.
New Zealand deploys military aircraft to the Middle East
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New Zealand prepares plan to evacuate citizens from the Middle East conflict zone.
US admits it is difficult to intercept all Iranian UAVs, overloaded air defense
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The Trump administration for the first time admitted that the US air defense system may not be able to intercept all Iran's Shahed suicide UAVs.
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.
