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Iran grants incentives to friendly countries passing through Hormuz
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Iran will impose new fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while ensuring special treatment for friendly countries.
Super typhoon Ba Vi accelerates northwest, expanding its scope of impact
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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) has been downgraded from super typhoon level 5 to super typhoon level 4, but forecasters believe this is just a temporary weakening process.
President Trump and President Putin had a phone call about Ukraine
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The two Presidents frankly discussed conflict and prospects for bilateral cooperation on US Independence Day.
Mr. Medvedev points out the "trump card" that Iran has not yet released
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Mr. Medvedev made many comments related to Iran's nuclear issue, the US-Iran conflict and sanctions.
Russia establishes a solid position in the outskirts of Kazakhya Lopan
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According to TASS, military expert Andrey Marochko declared that Russian troops have entered the northeastern suburbs of Kazakhya Lopan, Kharkov region, and are establishing a solid position.
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz, opens fire on ships
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Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate on April 18 when Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait and opened fire on ships trying to pass through.
World 24h: Time when Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume
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World news 18. 4: Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week; Series of tourist ships leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire...
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.
Ukraine warns Belarus to build more military roads and artillery positions near the border
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The Ukrainian President warned that Russia is trying to drag Belarus deeper into the conflict by expanding military infrastructure along the northern border.
US extends Russia's oil trading deadline by another 30 days
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The US allows continued transactions related to Russian oil for another 30 days for shipments that have been loaded onto ships before April 17.
British public opinion changes direction, more people want to rejoin the EU
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Nearly 10 years after the referendum to remove Britain from the European Union (EU), the majority of voters in this country now want to return to the EU.
Series of tourist boats leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire
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After more than a month of being stuck due to escalating conflict, most international cruise ships have begun their route through the Strait of Hormuz to escape the dangerous zone.
Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week
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Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary may be restored as early as next week.
Iran denies news of agreeing to all terms with the US
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Iranian Foreign Ministry denies agreeing to transfer uranium to the US.
US - Iran jointly say open, but the Strait of Hormuz is not really smooth
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Both the US and Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open. However, there are still doubts about when commercial transportation will return to pre-conflict levels.
Gold prices may fluctuate sharply after an unusual move by India
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India's tightening of gold imports may strongly impact global gold prices.
