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Typhoon Mekkhala intensifies, forecast to reach peak
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Typhoon Mekkhala entered the Philippine forecast area from the night of June 20 and was given the local name Francisco.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens tariffs at the strait
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Iran declares the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that negotiations with the US are unlikely to yield results if the fighting has not ended.
Ukraine cannot join the EU while there is a conflict
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Ukraine cannot join the European Union (EU) as the country is still in a state of conflict.
Russia controls 94 more buildings, eliminating 95 Ukrainian soldiers in Konstantinovka
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Russia on June 20 said that forces of the Southern Operations Group have controlled 94 more buildings in Konstantinovka in the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Wall Street expert's forecast on gold prices
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World news 20.6: Hormuz Strait still has 80 mines, ships must go close to Oman's shores; Wall Street expert's forecast on gold prices...
US scenario landing to open the Strait of Hormuz: Iran's "Red Line" threatened
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The US may reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, but this scenario will be a "red line" with Iran.
Russia announces reason for removing a series of countries from oil supply list
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The Russian government affirms that it will not supply oil to any country that applies a price ceiling mechanism to its energy.
Slovakia accuses EU of colluding with Ukraine to cut off Russian oil supplies
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has just accused Europe of secretly negotiating with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky to block the Druzhba oil pipeline valve.
Russia keeps gas prices low for a European country amid supply shortages
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Russia agreed to extend the gas supply contract to Serbia at a low price, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
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.
France convicts captain of Russian oil tanker
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French court convicts Chinese captain of Russian oil tanker.
Oil tanker hit by mysterious artillery shell, burning fiercely off the coast of UAE
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A tanker has just been attacked by artillery shells and caught fire fiercely off the coast of Dubai amidst the tightening of the Middle East's vital maritime route.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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Russian forces have taken control of the two settlements of Novoosinovo in Kharkov and Lugovskoye in Zaporizhzhia in the past 24 hours.
North American expansion strategy and increasing US influence in the Middle East
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The expanded North American strategy announced by the US is receiving much attention and multi-dimensional discussion from experts.
Hormuz suffocated: Why Iran holds the upper hand amidst oil tensions
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Mines, UAVs, missiles and treacherous terrain are turning the Strait of Hormuz into a closed "damage zone", in which Iran still holds the upper hand.
Ukrainian allies urge to stop oil attacks on Russia
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The Ukrainian President revealed that many allied countries are constantly urging Kiev to reduce attacks targeting Moscow's energy system.
