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Iran reverses course, re-controls Hormuz because the US has not lifted the blockade
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Iran reverses decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because the US continues to blockade.
Su-35S fighter jets are becoming the trump card of the Russian Air Force
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According to Russian expert Ruslan Pukhov, the Su-35S fighter is considered the most experienced combat fighter in the world.
Hormuz Strait: Potential danger from Iran's "mosquito fleet
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The high-speed small fleet and asymmetric tactics put great pressure on the Strait of Hormuz - a global strategic transportation route.
Russia announces control of 2 more residential areas in the Kharkov region
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Russia said its forces controlled 2 residential areas in the Kharkov region in the week from April 11 to 17.
Poland proposes expanding NATO fuel lines to deal with Russia
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Poland and France are discussing expanding the NATO fuel pipeline network to areas near the Russian border to increase military logistics capabilities.
Cuban doctors withdraw from the Caribbean, millions affected
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The wave of Cuban doctors withdrawing from the Caribbean under pressure from the US is putting millions of people in this region at risk of lack of basic care.
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.
