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French Minister of Justice refuses to resign after child murder investigation error
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The murder of an 11-year-old girl in France has sparked controversy about inadequacies in handling child abuse charges.
11m high tsunami hits New Zealand, hundreds evacuated
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Strong winds and tsunamis seriously affected Wellington (New Zealand), forcing authorities to deploy emergency measures.
US Apache helicopter crashes near the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump confirms information that a US military helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany and France cancel joint fighter jet project
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Prolonged disagreements between German and French defense corporations have caused one of Europe's most ambitious military programs to collapse.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares end to conflict
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The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister was made amid US calls for the parties to maintain a ceasefire.
US scenario landing to open the Strait of Hormuz: Iran's "Red Line" threatened
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The US may reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, but this scenario will be a "red line" with Iran.
Russia announces reason for removing a series of countries from oil supply list
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The Russian government affirms that it will not supply oil to any country that applies a price ceiling mechanism to its energy.
Slovakia accuses EU of colluding with Ukraine to cut off Russian oil supplies
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has just accused Europe of secretly negotiating with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky to block the Druzhba oil pipeline valve.
Russia keeps gas prices low for a European country amid supply shortages
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Russia agreed to extend the gas supply contract to Serbia at a low price, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
The Hormuz Strait being closed for another month could push oil prices to the $150/barrel mark
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The world is facing the risk of crude oil prices soaring to the threshold of 150 USD/barrel if the maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz is not soon cleared.
Arab countries face the risk of having to fund billions of USD in war expenses for the US military
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The US government is planning to ask Arab countries to share the financial burden for the military campaign targeting Iran.
EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved
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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.
Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe
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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.
Iran faces new risks after rejection of US peace proposal
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The US peace proposal was rejected by Iran, tensions escalated as Washington continued to increase regional military pressure.
France convicts captain of Russian oil tanker
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French court convicts Chinese captain of Russian oil tanker.
Oil tanker hit by mysterious artillery shell, burning fiercely off the coast of UAE
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A tanker has just been attacked by artillery shells and caught fire fiercely off the coast of Dubai amidst the tightening of the Middle East's vital maritime route.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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Russian forces have taken control of the two settlements of Novoosinovo in Kharkov and Lugovskoye in Zaporizhzhia in the past 24 hours.
North American expansion strategy and increasing US influence in the Middle East
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The expanded North American strategy announced by the US is receiving much attention and multi-dimensional discussion from experts.
Hormuz suffocated: Why Iran holds the upper hand amidst oil tensions
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Mines, UAVs, missiles and treacherous terrain are turning the Strait of Hormuz into a closed "damage zone", in which Iran still holds the upper hand.
Ukrainian allies urge to stop oil attacks on Russia
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The Ukrainian President revealed that many allied countries are constantly urging Kiev to reduce attacks targeting Moscow's energy system.
