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Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz, opens fire on ships
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Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate on April 18 when Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait and opened fire on ships trying to pass through.
World 24h: Time when Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume
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World news 18. 4: Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week; Series of tourist ships leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire...
Iran reverses course, re-controls Hormuz because the US has not lifted the blockade
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Iran reverses decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because the US continues to blockade.
Su-35S fighter jets are becoming the trump card of the Russian Air Force
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According to Russian expert Ruslan Pukhov, the Su-35S fighter is considered the most experienced combat fighter in the world.
Hormuz Strait: Potential danger from Iran's "mosquito fleet
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The high-speed small fleet and asymmetric tactics put great pressure on the Strait of Hormuz - a global strategic transportation route.
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.
The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku is about to make landfall, high risk of disaster
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Super typhoon Sinlaku - the strongest storm on the planet this year - is approaching US islands in the Western Pacific.
Russia declares it is about to completely control Donbass, with only a few remaining kilometers
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Russia affirmed that the operation in Donbass has moved closer to the target, as Russian forces are only a few kilometers away from the regional border.
EU forecast to increase confrontation with Russia over Ukraine after Hungarian election
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The EU may shift to a tougher stance with Russia on the Ukraine issue after the political balance in Hungary changes.
Warning of the worst El Nino risk in 140 years
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Meteorologists are sounding the alarm about the risk of the worst El Nino in 140 years this year.
World 24h: Russia unexpectedly talks about selling gas back to the EU
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Latest world news 13. 4: Gold prices face risks, Wall Street experts cautious; Russia talks about the possibility of selling gas to Europe again...
Germany will sharply reduce fuel tax
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The German government launches emergency measures to reduce energy cost pressure.
Iran warns US to soon regret blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran warns that no ports in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be safe if the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz.
British Prime Minister declares he does not support blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the country will not participate or support any blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia talks about the possibility of selling gas to Europe again
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Russia is ready to supply gas to the European Union (EU) if there is surplus supply.
