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Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
El Nino shows signs of forming but still has many uncertainties
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The Australian Meteorological Agency said that it is still too early to accurately forecast the time and intensity of El Nino.
El Nino returns: 79% chance of appearing from June, risk of extending to 2027
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There is a 79% chance that El Nino will appear in June-July-August 2026 and is likely to last until early 2027.
World 24h: New technical scenario forecasts gold price may fall by up to 28%
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World news 22. 4: Russia invites the West to exploit the Arctic route, avoiding Hormuz; New technical scenario forecasts gold price may fall by up to 28%...
EU divided over proposal to suspend agreement with Israel
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The European Union (EU) has not approved the proposal to suspend part of the association agreement between the EU and Israel.
Iran opens fire on container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran fired at a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, causing the ship to be damaged.
Britain, France convene multinational military alliance, discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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According to the British Ministry of Defense, more than 30 countries will attend a conference in London to build a military plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire agreement.
President Trump warns of the possibility of the US continuing airstrikes on Iran
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President Donald Trump said that the US does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran and can still continue airstrikes.
Germany takes new action with oil tankers suspected of belonging to the "dark fleet
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Germany decided to strengthen measures against ships suspected of being involved in transporting Russian energy to evade sanctions.
Ship from Iran passes US blockade, journey attracts attention in the Arabian Sea
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A small oil tanker believed to be transporting liquefied gas from Iran is testing the US blockade on its journey in the Arabian Sea.
Russia proposes receiving Iranian uranium: The most difficult relocation problem in history
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Russia proposes receiving Iran's high-enriched uranium to reduce the risk of nuclear escalation in the context of undiminished US-Iran tensions.
NATO intercepts Russian strategic bombers flying over the Baltic Sea
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NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets flying over the Baltic Sea earlier this week.
Russia invites the West to exploit the Arctic route, avoiding Hormuz
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Russia declares readiness to cooperate with Western countries to exploit the Arctic sea route amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold price forecast may fall by 28%, falling to 3,400 USD/ounce
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A new technical scenario predicts that gold prices could fall by up to 28%, falling deeper to $3,400/ounce if important support levels are broken.
Russia tightens Druzhba pipeline, oil supply to Germany becomes more unstable
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Russia will stop exporting oil from Kazakhstan to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, 3 sources familiar with the matter revealed on April 21.
Mr. Trump announces extension of ceasefire with Iran
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Mr. Trump said that the attacks would be postponed until Iranian leaders "put forward a unified proposal" to end the conflict.
