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Iran warns US Navy to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US and Iran make tough statements on maritime security.
Sweden seizes oil tanker suspected of carrying fake flag in the Baltic Sea
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Swedish Coast Guard arrests oil tanker in the Baltic Sea on May 3.
Low pressure connects to low pressure formed near the Philippines, may strengthen into a storm
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Two low pressure systems formed simultaneously off the coast of the Philippines, including 1 system that is likely to strengthen into a storm on May 5.
Austrian police arrest suspect related to poisoning HiPP weaning food
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A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria on charges related to a plot to extort money from a German infant food manufacturer.
2 US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco
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2 US soldiers went missing in Morocco after falling into a cliff and falling into the sea. The exercise has been temporarily suspended to focus on search and rescue.
British police arrest 4 suspected of spying for Iran
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British police arrested 4 men on suspicion of participating in espionage activities related to Iran.
Iranian UAV aircraft carrier sunk by US
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The US on March 6 released a video recording the attack on the Iranian UAV aircraft carrier named IRIS Shahid Bagheri.
US seeks Ukraine to learn how to destroy Iranian UAVs
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President Zelensky said that the US and many Middle Eastern countries have asked Ukraine to support equipment and experts to destroy Iranian UAVs.
Russia will continue to cooperate with Iran in promising projects
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Russia-Iran cooperation will not be interrupted despite all challenges, the Russian Energy Minister affirmed.
Iranian UAV aircraft carrier hit by US attack, explodes at sea
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The US released a video showing violent explosions on an Iranian UAV-carrying "aircraft carrier" off the coast.
US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases
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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.
EU considers spending its own money to repair Russia's oil pipeline, opening up aid to Ukraine
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The EU is considering financial support for Ukraine to repair the Druzhba pipeline, in order to persuade Hungary to lift the blockade of important aid to Kiev.
Iran war pushes oil prices soaring, threatening the Asian economy
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The Iran war is shaking the global oil market, pushing Asian powers into a scenario of facing a serious energy shock.
Venezuela to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market
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Trafigura and Venezuelan mining company signed an agreement to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market.
Ukrainian drone may have sunk a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean
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Russia's Arctic Metagaz liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker just exploded and sank in the Mediterranean after an attack believed to be carried out by drones from Ukraine.
Mr. Trump hints at early agreement with Cuba after finishing work in Iran
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President Donald Trump said the US may soon reach an agreement with Cuba, but wants to wait a few weeks after "finishing the job" in Iran.
UAE considers freezing Iranian assets
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The UAE is considering freezing Iran's assets on its territory, a move that could isolate Iran from international trade networks.
US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic relations
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The US and the Venezuelan interim government agreed to restore diplomatic relations, towards stability and a peaceful political transition.
Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen
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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.
China sets GDP growth target of 4.5-5% for 2026
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2026 marks the first year of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan - the development orientation of the world's second largest economy in the 2026-2030 period.
