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Slovakia threatens to block Ukraine's access to the EU due to the Druzhba oil pipeline
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Slovak Prime Minister threatens to veto sanctions against Russia in response to Ukraine freezing the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Nuclear facilities hit, Iran considers a risky move
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Being airstriked on nuclear facilities, Iran is considering a risky move, which could push tensions with the US and Israel to a new level.
Iran opens Hormuz route for common neighbor 900km border, 20 ships allowed to pass
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Pakistan has secured an agreement with Iran on sending 20 ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz becomes a toll station, Iran pockets hundreds of millions of USD
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Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a "trial station" and may have earned hundreds of millions of USD from oil sales.
Russia warns of consequences if South Korea provides weapons aid to Ukraine
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Russia has warned that it will take tough retaliatory measures if South Korea decides to provide weapons to Ukraine.
Turkey plans to spend $135 billion in gold to save the domestic currency
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The Central Bank of Turkey is considering using up to 135 billion USD of gold reserves to protect the lira.
Iran begins to collect fees through the Strait of Hormuz, up to 2 million USD/trip
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Iran is said to have started charging commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with a price of 2 million USD per trip.
New COVID-19 strain spreads strongly in the US
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The new COVID-19 strain is spreading throughout the US and may evade current vaccines.
EU unexpectedly postpones ban on Russian oil amid energy crisis
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The EU has not yet been able to set a time to announce the draft ban on Russian oil imports, although it previously targeted mid-April.
US attacks Iran nuclear power plant, says Tehran has yielded
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US and Israel attack Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Mr. Trump said Iran has agreed to never possess nuclear weapons.
Russian official: EU causes crisis by leaving Russian energy
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A Russian official said that the energy crisis of the European Union (EU) is caused by the bloc's policies.
US may soon deploy 3,000 paratroopers to the Middle East
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The US is considering strengthening rapid response forces, preparing for military scenarios related to Iran and Kharg Island.
Ukraine spends 180 million USD to block UAVs for oil and gas: Hot lesson for the Middle East
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Ukraine spends hundreds of millions of USD to protect the energy industry from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Russia warns conflict spreads to Caspian Sea amid rumors of Russian ship attack
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Russia warns it does not want the Middle East war scenario to spread to the Caspian Sea, amid rumors of Israel attacking Russian ships.
World 24h: Gold price forecast continues to fluctuate strongly
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Latest world news 24. 3: Gold price forecast continues to fluctuate strongly; Storm forecast in the East Sea in 2026 decreases sharply...
US may soon deploy 3,000 paratroopers to the Middle East
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The US is considering strengthening rapid response forces, preparing for military scenarios related to Iran and Kharg Island.
Gold prices fall by more than 22% from a historical peak, forecast to continue to fluctuate strongly
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Gold prices are forecast to continue to fluctuate strongly in the short term amid the conflict in Iran.
China discovers world-leading giant rare earth mine
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The discovery of a large-scale light rare earth mine in Sichuan helps China significantly increase its reserves of rare earth for industry.
Hong Kong (China) proposes heavy fines for smoking at construction sites
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Hong Kong (China) proposes imprisonment and heavy fines for smoking at construction sites.
Russia offers ways to help EU escape energy crisis
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Russia believes that Europe is paying the price for wrong choices that have lasted for many years, causing the region to fall into an energy crisis.
