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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.
Russia attacks 2 largest cities in Ukraine
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Russia attacks 2 of Ukraine's most populous cities, causing serious casualties and infrastructure damage.
German MP urges return of gold reserves from the US
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German MP demands repatriation of gold, which accounts for about 1/3 of Germany's gold reserves, worth about 180 billion USD, currently stored in the US.
US attacks ship suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, 2 dead
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The US military said it launched an attack on a drug ship in the eastern Pacific region.
US considers possibility of blockading Cuba's oil supply
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The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering putting pressure on Cuba, including blockading the navy with the country's oil supply.
Notable storm forecast for the next 6 months
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The latest storm forecast says that from February to July, there will be 4 to 11 storms near the Philippines.
Russia concentrates troops north of Donetsk, controls Seversk
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Russian forces have accelerated their offensive in the northern Donetsk region, including the direction of Slavyansk, after Seversk was controlled.
German underground gas reserves reduced to below 40%
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Gas reserves in Germany's underground storage facilities (UGS) have fallen below 40%, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE).
China reaches the final mystery of Earth near Greenland
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China is sending manned submarines to approach one of the last unexplored seabeds of Earth near Greenland.
Gold prices rose to historical highs as Trump deploys warships to Iran
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Gold prices hit historical peaks, approaching the 5,000 USD/ounce mark after President Trump's announcement of sending a fleet of warships to Iran.
General Secretary, President of Laos to pay state visit to Vietnam soon
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General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife will pay a state visit to Vietnam for 2 days.
World 24h: Gold price approaches 5,000 USD, forecast to continue to increase
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Latest world news 23.1: Gold price closes to 5,000 USD; Putin values the US purchase of Greenland...
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Spain does not participate in Trump's Peace Council
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Spain affirms a multilateral stance, rejecting the US-proposed Peace Council initiative.
South Korea repatriates 73 suspected fraudsters in Cambodia
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South Korea promotes international cooperation, bringing back a group of suspects accused of cross-border fraud.
Ukraine is in trouble due to energy crisis
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The Ukrainian energy system is under great pressure in the middle of winter, as successive attacks disrupt electricity and heating.
Vietnam introduces Vietnamese International Financial Centers in Davos
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Vietnam introduces the specific mechanisms and policies of Vietnamese International Finance Centers located in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
