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Iranian ship passes through Hormuz then loses track, about 800 ships are trapped
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An Iranian ship, among the 3 ships - including 2 cargo ships and 1 fuel ship - passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of April 21.
World 24h: Forecast of the time when the strongest El Nino in 140 years appears
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Latest world news 21. 4: The strongest El Nino in 140 years may appear globally from May; Tim Cook will resign as Apple CEO...
Hormuz Strait: Emerging situation of fraud to protect cargo ships beyond blockade
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Fake messages requesting payment by electronic money to break through the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz are causing concern for transportation businesses.
Russia announces control of an additional 1,700km2 of Ukrainian territory
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The developments of the war show that fighting continues to be complicated, with conflicting statements from both Russia and Ukraine about the actual situation.
Cuba negotiates with the US on lifting oil and gas embargo
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Cuba confirmed that it had negotiated with US officials, focusing on ending Washington's oil embargo.
US starts collecting 10% tax, market becomes more chaotic
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The US began to collect 10% tariffs on most imports from 0:00 on February 24, lower than the 15% figure announced by Mr. Trump.
The first Category 5 super typhoon of 2026 has appeared
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Super typhoon Horacio is the first Category 5 storm on Earth in 2026.
US integrates Elon Musk's AI into secret military systems
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The US Pentagon expands the use of artificial intelligence in the most sensitive network.
Ukrainian soldiers reluctantly cut optical cables from UAVs of their side
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Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly tending to cut off all optical cables of UAVs they encounter - regardless of which side belongs - to minimize risks.
Ukraine mobilizes troops, prepares to launch a major offensive at a vital checkpoint in Donetsk
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Ukraine is urgently concentrating forces and equipment at the Konstantinovka checkpoint, preparing for a major battle under enormous pressure from the Russian army.
US reopens lawsuit to claim Cuban confiscated assets from 1960
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US assets seized by Cuba in 1960 suddenly heat up again at the US Supreme Court.
France announces information about the seizure of a Russian oil tanker
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France has just announced information related to two Russian citizens working for a private security company on a oil tanker detained by the country's authorities.
US successfully deciphers the biggest mystery about Saturn
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The US has just announced a breakthrough astronomical study to help thoroughly answer the origin of the formation of the moon Titan and the beautiful rings surrounding Saturn.
Ukraine loses 1.5 million soldiers to Russian fire
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Russia has just released a battlefield summary report showing that the vitality of the Ukrainian army has been seriously eroded with more than 1.5 million soldiers injured and killed.
Russia declares 1,355 Ukrainian soldiers eliminated from combat in one day
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On February 23, the Ukrainian armed forces lost about 1,355 soldiers in all directions of the conflict with Russia.
Russia-Ukraine conflict marks 4 years
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February 24, 2026, the Russia-Ukraine conflict marks 4 years. Last month, the Russia-Ukraine conflict lasted more than 1,418 historic days, exceeding the number of days that the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany in World War 2.
Russian oil tanker heads to Cuba ahead of US crossing scenario
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A Russian oil tanker with nearly 200,000 barrels of fuel is heading to Cuba as the US tightens its energy encirclement around the island nation.
Russia completely controls new stronghold in Donetsk
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Russia has just announced its complete control of the Berestok area after knocking out enemy forces and continuing to expand its offensive in 3 directions.
US negotiates nuclear weapons with Russia in Geneva
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The US has just had a direct meeting with the Russian delegation in Geneva to discuss the possibility of establishing a new multilateral nuclear weapons control treaty.
Younger sister of North Korean President tops the list of 11 alternate members of the Politburo
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The younger sister of the North Korean leader leads the list of 11 alternate members of the Politburo published in Rodong Sinmun - the mouthpiece of the Workers' Party of Korea.
