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World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of forming 2 other storms after storm No. 1 Amanda
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World news 5.6: Experts unexpectedly lower gold price forecast, the 5,000 USD mark gradually shakes; Forecast of the possibility of forming 2 other storms after storm No. 1 Amanda...
Russia announces control of hundreds of square kilometers of territory in May
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Russian forces controlled 63 residential areas from March to May 2026.
Strong El Nino threatens Asia, many places worry about crop failure
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El Nino is forecast to develop strongly in the near future and may cause more damage to the crop season in Asia.
Volcano erupts many times, Indonesia closes airport
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Increased volcanic activity on Flores Island (Indonesia) disrupts aviation and raises safety concerns.
Iran's uranium stockpile loses track for a whole year, IAEA raises warning before important meeting
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Iran sent inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog to the Bushehr nuclear power plant but refused requests related to uranium stockpiles.
JICA announces $50 million loan to support Vietnamese businesses
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On April 13, JICA and BIDV held a ceremony to announce loans to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in rural Vietnam.
Russia seizes control of US-linked $700 million business
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A business related to Pennsylvania (USA) has lost control of business operations in Russia.
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.
Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow
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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure
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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.
Britain stops historic agreement on Chagos for joint US military base
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The British government on April 11 announced the suspension of the plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after facing criticism from US President Donald Trump.
World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies
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World News 12. 4: US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers; Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies...
US-Iran negotiations encounter difficulties, cargo ship turns around in front of the Hormuz Strait
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Global energy market shakes as oil tanker turns back from the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapse.
Typhoon Sinlaku may become a super typhoon, winds up to 241 km/h
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Typhoon Sinlaku may reach super typhoon level as it approaches the Mariana Islands.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins official visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 12-14, 2026.
