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Iran reaches agreement with US on $12 billion frozen assets
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Technical negotiations between Iran and the US in Switzerland have ended. Iran also announced reaching an agreement with the US on the release of 12 billion USD of assets.
US Senate passes largest housing bill in 30 years
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Bipartisan efforts to lower house prices and open market access for young people amidst inflation dominating US voters' psychology.
Hundreds of US intelligence officers are about to lose their jobs
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A large-scale personnel layoff has begun at the Office of the US Director of National Intelligence after Mr. Bill Pulte officially took office as acting director.
Former Nepalese Finance Minister arrested for money laundering
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A veteran former Minister in Nepal's political arena is caught in legal trouble amidst a wave of corruption crackdowns launched by the new government.
The Great Forum is reborn
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The G7 forum framework is as if saved thanks to the developments and results of this year's annual high-level meeting just held in France.
The reason for the US blockade of Hormuz, which is currently being blockaded by Iran
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - although Iran has tightened it and the US itself wants this route to be reopened.
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored
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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.
Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait
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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.
Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow
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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure
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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.
Britain stops historic agreement on Chagos for joint US military base
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The British government on April 11 announced the suspension of the plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after facing criticism from US President Donald Trump.
World 24h: Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies
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World News 12. 4: US wants to train gamers to become air traffic controllers; Typhoon Sinlaku changes direction, rapidly intensifies...
US-Iran negotiations encounter difficulties, cargo ship turns around in front of the Hormuz Strait
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Global energy market shakes as oil tanker turns back from the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran negotiations collapse.
Typhoon Sinlaku may become a super typhoon, winds up to 241 km/h
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Typhoon Sinlaku may reach super typhoon level as it approaches the Mariana Islands.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico begins official visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi, beginning his official visit to Vietnam from April 12-14, 2026.
Hungarian Prime Minister: Just win the election, Russian oil flows back through Druzhba tomorrow
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that the Russian oil pipeline Druzhba will be restored "as early as the next morning" if he wins the election.
Russia announces shooting down 6 smart bombs and 134 Ukrainian UAVs
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Russian air defense forces have shot down 6 smart bombs and 134 fixed-wing drones of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Mr. Trump declares the US has more oil than Russia - Saudi combined, series of empty ships are coming to buy
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has more oil than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined, and a series of super ships are heading towards the US coast to buy oil.
Iran issues final warning to US warships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US warship's public identification signal when passing through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a tough reaction from Iran.
