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Switzerland begins voting on population limits
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Swiss voters on June 14 voted in a referendum on the proposal to limit the national population to 10 million people by 2050.
Sweden twice deploys fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
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Sweden deploys JAS 39 Gripen fighters to intercept Russian Su-24 and Su-34 fighter jets.
President Putin declares Russia is taking the initiative with Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 13 declared that Russian forces are maintaining strategic initiative in the special military operation area.
Iran plants mines, seals uranium depot amid concerns about US launching seizure campaign
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Iran has sealed off its uranium stockpile and planted mines around it due to concerns that the US is launching a campaign to seize nuclear material.
Russia declares it does not accept armedization of the Arctic, ready to respond
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Any unilateral moves to increase military activity in the Arctic will lead to retaliatory measures from Russia.
Gold price forecast 2026: Series of major banks steadfast at the 6,000 USD/ounce mark
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Many major banks around the world maintain gold price forecasts for the rest of 2026 at around 6,000 USD/ounce.
Asian aviation falters before crisis, Japan is an exception
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Thanks to owning the world's largest strategic oil reserves, Japan remains stable while a series of regional airlines have to cancel flights due to price storms.
US pours $100 billion to revive the world's largest super mine in Venezuela
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The US administration officially launched a $100 billion plan to restore oil fields in Venezuela, aiming to lower world gasoline prices.
Three oil tankers cross Hormuz safely, a series of other ships abandon their journey
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Three oil tankers - the first ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US announced the blockade - have successfully passed through this waterway.
Russia develops satellite network specializing in hunting for solar storms
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Russia is promoting a project to establish a satellite network to accurately determine the location of solar storm outbreaks.
EU expects to remove $105 billion aid package for Ukraine after Hungarian elections
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Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar affirmed that he is ready for direct dialogue with the Russian President to call for an end to the fighting in Ukraine.
Oil prices rise, Chinese clean technology accelerates exports
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High oil prices boosted demand for electric vehicles, batteries and helped Chinese clean technology businesses grow strongly.
US out of Russian oil immunity, Asia holds breath waiting for decision
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The US sanctions immunity for Russian oil has officially expired, pushing the global energy market into a state of uncertainty.
US demands Iran stop 20-year uranium enrichment program, negotiations fall into deadlock
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US proposes Iran accepts temporary suspension of uranium enrichment program for 20 years, Iran "bargains" for 5 years.
Ukraine repairs Druzhba, Russia's oil flows back or not is decided by the EU
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Ukraine announced that it will repair the Druzhba oil pipeline this spring, but whether Russian oil flows back or not depends on the EU.
Special significance of General Secretary and President To Lam's visit to China
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Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that the State visit to China from April 14-17, 2026 by General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, at the invitation of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife, is a very important opportunity to elevate the strategic connection and establish a new height for the relations between the two Parties and the two countries.
Russia withdraws almost all personnel from Iran's nuclear power plant
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Russia evacuated almost all remaining personnel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran.
Eelect Prime Minister of Hungary still leaves the door open for Russian energy
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Eelected Prime Minister of Hungary - Mr. Péter Magyar - declared that the country will continue to seek the cheapest energy source, including sources from Russia.
North Korea tests cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles
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North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities with weapons tests from modern warships.
Sweden blocks ships discharging Russian coal residue into the Baltic Sea
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A patrol ship of the Swedish Coast Guard blocked and inspected a cargo ship in the Baltic region.
