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Tensions escalate ahead of deadline set by US President
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Tensions escalate before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump, the risk of conflict spreading and having a major impact on the region.
Asian ships have tickets through Hormuz, thanks to diplomacy with Iran
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Some Asian countries have reached agreements with Iran to allow some ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
Series of explosions on Iranian island of Kharg ahead of deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz
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There have been reports of explosions on strategic Kharg Island in the context of the last hours before the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Serbia - Hungary gas pipeline targeted, suspected of plotting transnational sabotage
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It is possible to organize sabotage of the international gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary because it could cause consequences for both countries.
World 24h: Forecast of super El Nino that could cause record global heat
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Latest world news 7. 4: Gold prices fluctuate sharply as US-Iran tensions continue to escalate; Super El Nino strongest in the century, Earth is about to heat up to a record high...
China ships 36 times more humanoid robots than the US
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Unitree Robotics (China) alone shipped about 36 times more humanoid robots than its two US rivals in 2025.
Trump threatens to attack Iran with unprecedented force
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Mr. Trump declared that the US will attack Iran "with unprecedented forces" if Tehran responds.
CIA monitors Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei for months, provides coordinates to Israel
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CIA provides information on the location of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for Israel to attack.
US - Israel continues airstrikes on Iran, a series of Iranian senior generals killed
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The US and Israel launched a new series of airstrikes against Iran on March 1, killing many Iranian senior leaders.
Europe urgently calls on Iran to negotiate
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Leaders of the 3 European countries declared a call for a diplomatic solution, and affirmed that they would not participate in US-Israel airstrikes.
Oil prices rebound after Iran attack, risk of exceeding $100/barrel
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The attack on Iran risks disrupting oil supplies in the Middle East, and at worst, could lead to a global economic recession.
Afghanistan declares attack on Pakistani plane
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The Afghan government said it attacked Pakistani aircraft over the capital Kabul.
Iran's oil and minerals reach $27 trillion in US calculations
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Owning oil and minerals estimated at $27 trillion makes Iran considered an important factor in US strategic calculations.
Iran - oil pillar OPEC holds 4.5% of world oil supply
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Iran is the 3rd largest oil producer in OPEC with an output of more than 3 million barrels per day in January 2026.
Iran warns of expanding conflict to countries containing US bases
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The Iranian government warned that the conflict would spread to the entire Middle Eastern nation that is placing US military bases and logistics facilities.
Conflict spreads, Iranian missiles target Qatar's capital directly
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Qatar's air defense system successfully intercepted a series of missiles from Iran aimed at the capital Doha, pushing the regional conflict to officially spread.
Americans take to the streets to protest Iran attack
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The airstrikes on Iran launched by President Donald Trump on February 28 sparked legal controversy and a wave of protests in the US.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passes away, 5 bright candidates to succeed
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The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows another day in Iran and another day in the Middle East region.
Gold, oil and USD prices fluctuate as US - Israel airstrikes Iran
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Gold prices jumped more than 100 USD, to nearly 5,300 USD/ounce after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28.
Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, national mourning for 40 days
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has passed away, Iranian state media confirmed.