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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.
Russia affirms it has risen to the world leader in UAVs
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Russia has become the leading country in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Dmitry Medvedev declared.
Europe warns new US tariffs violate trade agreement
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Europe warned when the new US tax policy pushed tariffs on many exported goods beyond the agreed limits.
Ukraine may soon run out of money if Hungary blocks loans from the EU
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Ukraine faces the risk of budget shortages from April 2026 if the Hungarian Prime Minister still maintains a tough stance on the EU's 90 billion euro loan to Kiev.
Ukraine suffers a new shock, losing power supplies from the EU amidst the cold
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Ukraine faces another energy shock as Slovakia announces emergency power outage amidst freezing winter.
Panama takes over 2 strategic ports on the canal
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Panama temporarily takes over 2 ports on the Panama Canal after the court canceled the contract of Hong Kong (China) company CK Hutchison.
Big explosion in Moscow, police killed
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An explosion occurred in the early morning of February 24 in the center of Moscow (Russia), killing 1 policeman and injuring 2 others.
Italy does not yield to US pressure over Cuban doctors
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Calabria rejects US pressure, affirming Cuban doctors are "lifebuoys" for southern Italian hospitals.
Overview of Mr. Trump's tax process
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US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs since taking office in January 2025 has shocked the global financial market.
US focuses firepower on the Middle East, Iran attack plan submitted to Mr. Trump
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US President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran do not reveal much about US goals.
Gold prices rise before the God of Wealth Day, buying power has not cooled down
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Despite gold prices increasing before the God of Wealth Day, the wave of gold buying in China still increased sharply.
Thailand rejects accusations of crying ghosts to scare children on Cambodian border
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The Thai military denied allegations that they broadcast "crying ghosts" and funeral music at night to scare Cambodian children in the border area.
US may allow suing international businesses doing business in Cuba
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The US Supreme Court will consider legal issues arising from the tense history of US-Cuba relations when considering the scope of the Helms-Burton Act.
Iran secretly buys 2,500 Russian missiles after S-300 destroyed
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Russia sells Iran thousands of shoulder-fired missiles in a secret deal worth 500 million euros.
World 24h: Gold price forecast for the God of Wealth occasion
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World news 23. 2: European giants pour heavily into Venezuelan oil fields; Gold price forecast on the occasion of the God of Wealth...
Lunar New Year 2026, China expects to set a record for passenger travel
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5.08 billion inter-regional passenger trips in the first 20 days of the 2026 Lunar New Year in China.