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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.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
Japan adds nearly 1,500 missile shelters amid East Asian security heat
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Japan has just identified nearly 1,500 more locations that could be shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks.
Fire on US aircraft carrier fighting in the Middle East lasts 30 hours
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The fire on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before being extinguished.
Middle East conflict injures about 200 US soldiers
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About 200 US soldiers were injured in the conflict with Iran after nearly 3 weeks of fighting, while Washington continues to expand airstrikes.
EU considers seizing Russian oil tankers as the most effective measure
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The European Union (EU) welcomes the member states' arrest of the Russian oil tanker.
Vietnamese Embassy announces Israel's new civil defense policy
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the new civil defense policy of the host country in the context of tense security in the Middle East.
Iraq freezes operations at national strategic oil fields
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The Iraqi Oil Minister has just announced the decision to temporarily suspend production at the largest oil fields in the south of the country.
Iran sets conditions for ceasefire with US
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that the country's armed forces will not stop firing until the US admits its mistakes.
Vietnam requests Angola to provide additional supply of crude oil and gas
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Vietnam - Angola to coordinate to promote the early implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Cuba nationwide power outage after weeks of US oil blockade
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Cuba's power grid collapsed across the island on March 16, local time.
Ukraine blocks Druzhba, Hungary - Slovakia builds new oil pipeline
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Hungary and Slovakia decided to build a new oil pipeline directly connecting the two countries after the Druzhba oil supply route from Russia through Ukraine was blocked.
Hormuz without a ship, the world's vital oil pipeline paralyzed
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For the first time since the Iranian conflict broke out, no ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
EU proposes Black Sea model to clear the Strait of Hormuz
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The EU is considering applying the model of the Black Sea grain agreement to ensure smooth oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest AI-integrated drone mass-produced by Russia
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Russia accelerates mass production of Yolka interceptor drones.
Mr. Zelensky hinted at the real problem behind Druzhba's restoration
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Mr. Zelensky said that the restoration of the Druzhba pipeline means easing sanctions against Russia.
