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EU imports record LNG from Yamal amid roadmap to ban Russian gas
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The European Union (EU) has increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal LNG project to a record high in the first 4 months of 2026.
Car bomb in Pakistan kills 14 policemen
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The bombing targeted a police station in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 14 police officers and injured many other personnel.
Cargo ship hit by strange object near Qatar
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The cargo ship incident near Doha prompted authorities to investigate the origin of the object; ships are advised to be more vigilant.
The US removed 13.5kg of uranium from Venezuela amid the standoff with Iran
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US President Donald Trump has succeeded in eliminating the high-enriched uranium stockpile of a country, but not Iran.
President Trump considers the possibility of withdrawing US troops from Italy
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NATO allies are concerned that President Trump may withdraw more US forces from Europe, after he said he is considering the possibility of withdrawing troops from Italy.
Russian oil pours into Southeast Asia, breaking record amidst Hormuz congestion
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Russian oil is pouring massively into Asia, with Southeast Asia being the largest destination in March, as the Strait of Hormuz is squeezing supply.
Thailand elects Mr. Anutin as 32nd Prime Minister
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On March 19, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul was officially elected by the National Assembly as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand.
US considers possibility of seizing all Iranian nuclear fuel
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The White House confirmed that the US does not rule out the possibility of deploying a campaign to seize all nuclear materials in Iran.
Turkey proposes new oil pipeline that could replace the Strait of Hormuz
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Turkey proposes expanding the oil pipeline from Iraq to Basra, to resolve the global energy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel masterminds assassination of Iranian leaders, US only supports
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Israel unexpectedly became the main force in the assassinations of Iranian high-ranking officials, while the US only played a supporting role.
Mr. Macron reveals about Europe's largest warship
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Mr. Macron informed on March 18 that Europe's largest warship will be named "France Libre".
Russian ship carrying hundreds of tons of fuel freely drifts, 5 EU countries urgently call for action
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5 European Union (EU) leaders urged urgent handling of drifting Russian ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), warning of environmental disaster.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Donetsk
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Russian forces on March 18 controlled the Aleksandrovka settlement in Donetsk through decisive offensive operations.
World oil prices rise as Iran attacks the Gulf
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The energy market, especially oil prices, fluctuated sharply as the conflict escalated and Middle East oil and gas facilities were attacked.
US considers sending thousands more troops to the Middle East
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The US is considering strengthening military forces as the operation in Iran enters a complex new phase.
Russia warns of the risk of attacking oil tankers, considers using naval escort
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Russia has deployed maritime security measures due to the risk of terrorist attacks targeting Russian ships.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, gold prices fall sharply
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The US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged amid Middle East tensions, causing gold prices to fall sharply, losing the 5,000 USD/ounce mark.
Iran's nuclear weapons depend on the position of the new leader
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet announced his views on possessing nuclear weapons.
Russia updates plan to proactively cut off EU oil and gas before ban
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Russia confirms it is analyzing the possibility of stopping supplying oil and gas to the EU market before Europe bans Russian energy.
Iran fires missiles across oil and gas facilities in the Gulf, oil prices fluctuate
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Key oil and gas facilities from Qatar to Saudi Arabia simultaneously become targets of Iran, pushing the Middle East conflict into an unprecedented escalation.
