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Iran unexpectedly directs oil tankers across the Strait of Hormuz along two new routes
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a directive requiring all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to comply with two new routes.
Iran accuses US of breaking agreement, rejecting negotiations and ceasefire
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Iran accused the US of violating 3 framework terms of the agreement, saying that ceasefire and negotiation are "unreasonable".
Revealing Iran's weapons capable of shooting down US F-15 fighters
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The US F-15 fighter jet may have been shot down by an Iranian air defense system originating from the Soviet Union or Russia, according to experts.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy source, eliminates more than 1,110 enemy soldiers
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Russia attacked fuel facilities, energy, ports and deployment positions of the Ukrainian army, April 8.
Russian intelligence: EU secretly studies nuclear weapons production capacity
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Russian intelligence said that the European Union (EU) is secretly seeking to build nuclear weapons production capabilities.
Russia declares it helps protect Venezuela's sovereignty
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Russia affirms that its steadfast diplomatic stance has played a decisive role in protecting Venezuela's sovereignty and position.
Cuba runs out of oil amid US tightening, Canada considers aid
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Cuba faces the risk of paralysis due to oil depletion under tight pressure from the US, while Canada is considering aid steps.
Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the 9th Party Congress.
EU fails to call on the US and G7 to block Russian oil supply
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The European Union (EU) faced a major obstacle when it could not convince the US and the G7 group to participate in the campaign to blockade Russia's crude oil export network.
Europe may postpone trade agreement with the US due to "tax chaos
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The European Union (EU) is considering suspending the ratification of a trade agreement with the US in the face of a tariff shock from Mr. Trump.
Hungary blocks Russia sanctions package, forces Ukraine to re-supply oil
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Hungary announced it would blockade the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes crude oil supplies.
US tariffs enter a new phase after Supreme Court ruling
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The US Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs is seen as the end of a period of controversial tariff management. But almost immediately, the White House signaled a "Plan B".
Russia will put Estonia in sight if it receives NATO nuclear weapons
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Russia declared that Estonia would be targeted for nuclear weapons if it receives NATO nuclear weapons, after Tallinn signaled its readiness to consider this possibility.
Mr. Putin: Developing the Russian nuclear triad is an absolute priority
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Mr. Putin emphasized that developing the nuclear triad helps "ensure Russia's security".
Greenland rejects Trump's latest medical proposal
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The Prime Minister of Greenland as well as Danish leaders both rejected the US President's statement about the health situation in the Arctic territory.
Drug lord "El Mencho" killed sparks wave of violence in Mexico
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The death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, aka "El Mencho", sparked a wave of violent violence in Mexico.
90 billion USD of Russian oil flows through a network of 48 mystery companies
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A network of 48 "disguised" companies participating in Russian oil exports with a total value of over 90 billion USD has just been discovered.
Russia shoots down 7 HIMARS missiles and more than 300 Ukrainian UAVs in 1 day
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On February 22, Russian air defense forces shot down 7 rockets of the US-made HIMARS system, 5 guided bombs and 326 fixed-wing UAVs of Ukraine.
Gold prices stand firm at a high level, the target of 6,000 USD/ounce is still wide open
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Gold prices continue to hold steady around the 5,000 - 5,100 USD/ounce mark, showing that the precious metal is gradually "comfortable" in the record high price range.
7.1 magnitude earthquake in the East Sea
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 Richter scale occurred in the East Sea early in the morning of February 23.
