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The Hormuz Strait being closed for another month could push oil prices to the $150/barrel mark
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The world is facing the risk of crude oil prices soaring to the threshold of 150 USD/barrel if the maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz is not soon cleared.
Arab countries face the risk of having to fund billions of USD in war expenses for the US military
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The US government is planning to ask Arab countries to share the financial burden for the military campaign targeting Iran.
EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved
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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.
Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe
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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.
Iran faces new risks after rejection of US peace proposal
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The US peace proposal was rejected by Iran, tensions escalated as Washington continued to increase regional military pressure.
Canada plants flag in Greenland
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Canada opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland on February 6, expressing support for the people of Greenland and Denmark.
Typhoon Basyang killed at least 4 people before entering the East Sea
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Typhoon Basyang killed at least 4 people in the Philippines before weakening into a low pressure near the East Sea.
Typhoon Basyang weakens but still has a strong impact in the East Sea
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Typhoon Basyang weakened into a low pressure area when moving towards the East Sea but still caused heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous rough seas.
US, China space race in modern deterrent strategy
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The US and Chinese governments are racing to protect assets on orbit, a key factor in modern deterrence.
The future of Europe when Russia bans energy
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The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council believes that Europe's future will be dangerously dependent on the US after the decision to refuse Russian energy supplies.
Russia announces control of 8 more important areas in the past week
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In the week from January 31 to February 6, Russian forces controlled 8 more areas in the regions of Kharkov, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.
Ukrainian soldiers wrap shoelaces to warm UAVs in the cold
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In the winter cold in Kharkiv, Ukrainian soldiers wrap shoelaces to warm UAV batteries, helping to maintain flight range and combat effectiveness in low temperature conditions.
Duststorm reveals billion-year secret of Mars
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An unusual dust storm on Mars reveals how the red planet loses water.
Gold prices are forecast to set a new level in 2026
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Gold prices are forecast to have more room to increase and may set new record highs in 2026.
Vietnam reacts to the statement "importing Vietnamese women" by district chairman in Korea
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Words like the phrase "importing Vietnamese women" are behaviors that need to be viewed seriously, true to nature and corrected in a spirit of receptiveness.
Ukraine uses weapons to divert Russian air defense systems
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The Ukrainian army has just deployed a coordinated attack using both HIMARS missiles and drones targeting the Bryansk border area.
Hotel in Macau dismantles gold bricks for sale, earning tens of millions of USD
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Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau (China) dismantles lobby floor to sell gold tiles, earning nearly 13 million USD.
Cambodia announces remarkable figures after fraud crackdown campaign
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The large-scale online fraud crackdown campaign in Cambodia has caused more than 110,000 foreigners to leave the country in just over 1 month.
World 24h: Gold price forecast to continue to increase in 2026
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Latest world news 6: 2: Unexpected forecast for gold prices in 2026; Fierce cold air causing the deepest cold in winter is about to flood south...
The US is turned away by its long-time ally after the Greenland incident
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Mr. Trump's ambition to take over Greenland has pushed US prestige to a record low, causing Western Europeans to simultaneously turn their backs on their long-time ally.
