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US fires naval artillery, pierces Iranian ship engine room
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The cargo ship Touska flying the Iranian flag was intercepted by the US destroyer USS Spruance while trying to break through the US Navy's blockade.
Ukraine negotiates to establish European missile shield, sets 1 year target
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Ukraine is promoting Europe to build its own ballistic missile defense system and the deadline is within 1 year.
Iran tightened the Strait of Hormuz, 35 ships changed direction in 36 hours
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Dozens of ships had to change direction in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced the re-imposition of control over this strategic area.
North Korea tests upgraded ballistic missile capable of widespread attack
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Leader Kim Jong Un directly supervised North Korea's upgraded tactical ballistic missile test, testing new types of warheads.
Slovak Prime Minister supports Ukraine joining the EU
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he supports Ukraine's accession to the EU, but believes that Kiev has not yet met the necessary conditions.
Rare oil tanker ventures across the Strait of Hormuz amidst Middle East firestorm
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Amidst the context of the almost completely frozen Hormuz Strait, only 3 oil tankers have traveled through this route in the past 72 hours.
Australia will send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
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Australia strengthens defense support for the Middle East amid rapidly escalating regional tensions.
Russia announces control of new settlements in Donetsk
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Units of the Russian Southern Combat Group controlled the Golubovka settlement in Donetsk on March 9.
Middle East wars expose many problems of global aviation
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The paralysis of many Gulf airports due to war has trapped hundreds of thousands of passengers around the world. The crisis shows that the international aviation system is deeply dependent on a narrow "transit corridor" in the Middle East.
Gasoline prices: Good news and bad news
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The Iran war is causing the largest oil supply disruption in history, pushing world gasoline prices to high levels.
Mr. Trump predicts Iran war ends soon, considers lifting oil sanctions
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Mr. Trump is expected to lift oil sanctions and affirmed that the conflict with Iran will soon end in order to stabilize the global energy market.
US deploys B-52 to UK amid Iran airstrike campaign
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The US deploys more B-52 bombers to the UK, in the context that the air strike campaign against Iran is still ongoing and showing signs of expanding.
Trump threatens escalation of conflict with Iran
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as Mr. Trump and Iranian leaders make tough statements amid escalating war.
Russia warns LNG production in the Middle East cannot recover soon
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The Russian President said that restoring LNG production in the Middle East will take months, putting great pressure on global supply.
Iran declares from now on only launching missiles with warheads of more than 1 ton
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it will strongly escalate the missile campaign, using only warheads weighing over 1 ton.
Russian - US Presidents hold phone talks on Iran, Ukraine conflict
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The Russian President and the US President had a phone conversation lasting about 1 hour to discuss two global hotspots: the Iran and Ukraine conflicts.
Russian neighbors consider lifting nuclear weapons ban, major debate erupts
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Finland's plan to lift the long-standing legal ban on nuclear weapons is causing unusually widespread debate.
China accelerates research on artificial intelligence law
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China is promoting research to build a legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI).
Switzerland constitutionalizes the right to use cash
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Switzerland votes to include the right to use Swiss franc cash in the constitution.
Russia - China super gas pipeline worth 13.6 billion USD shows signs of restarting
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China mentions the super gas pipeline with Russia amid the energy crisis related to the Iranian conflict.
