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Iran shoots down 24 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, US loses 20% of squadron

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Iran has destroyed more than 20 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by the US military since the conflict began.

Belarus increases its role in Russia's defense machine

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The new report shows that Belarus is playing an increasingly important role in the supply chain serving the Russian defense industry.

World 24h: Forecast of risk of heavy rain as low pressure approaches the Philippines

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World news May 22: US sends new signals about ambitions in Greenland; Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain...

Iran retains uranium stockpile, US-Iran negotiations encounter obstacles

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The US and Iran said that negotiations have progressed, but the two sides still have many disagreements about the nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

EU declares no return to buying Russian oil and gas, reveals new major supplier

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The European Union (EU) has announced that it will not return to buying Russian oil and gas, despite recent fluctuations in the energy market.

Hungary forecasts Ukraine runs out of money, forced to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline in April

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Hungary forecasts that Ukraine will soon be forced to resume oil flow through Druzhba, because this country will run out of money before Hungary runs out of oil.

World 24h: Record heat covers the United States

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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...

The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals

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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.

8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died

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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.

Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz

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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.

The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries

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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.

Revealing how Iran approves the route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz

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Revealing Indian ships allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi.

Russia claims to have shot down nearly 700 Ukrainian UAVs in just 1 day

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Russian air defense forces shot down 668 Ukrainian drones on March 21.

Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas

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Russia warns that Europe's energy price restraint measures are not enough to curb the crisis and the EU may be forced to return to Russian oil and gas.

Revealing the huge oil and gas supply from South America to the European market

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The international oil and gas market has just revealed a new huge supply from South America, which could help Europe stabilize energy security.

Record heat waves rage in the US

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The unusual heat wave spread, breaking many temperature records and raising concerns about climate change in the US.

Iran's nuclear ambition cannot be extinguished by war

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The IAEA warns that even if Iran's nuclear facilities are destroyed, the country's nuclear ambitions cannot be extinguished.

British nuclear submarine to the Middle East region

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British nuclear submarines appearing in the tense Middle East region, increasing the possibility of long-range military response.

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

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Mr. Trump threatened Iran that he would attack the country's power plant if it did not end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran - Ukraine face the risk of direct confrontation

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Relations between Iran and Ukraine are rapidly slipping from neutral to confrontational, possibly moving closer to a new spiral of tension.