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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.
Ukraine and 11 allied countries participate in Sweden's largest exercise of the year
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The Ukrainian army will coordinate with Sweden in the Aurora 26 exercise to test reinforcement capabilities and cope with threats in the Baltic Sea.
South Korea provides data on 26 related ships to Iran to find a way out in Hormuz
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The South Korean government shared a list of ships and boats stranded with Iran to ensure maritime safety amid escalating tensions.
8 billion USD proposal to help Cuba achieve 93% electricity autonomy
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A new report suggests that with 8 billion USD, Cuba can meet up to 93.4% of electricity demand from clean energy sources.
Hungary may use new oil pipeline to replace Druzhba
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The European Union (EU) will propose that the new Hungarian government use the pipeline through Croatia, which could replace the Druzhba system from Russia.
Virtue of returning Ukrainian men to the front lines
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Germany announced it would coordinate to bring Ukrainian men of military age back to the country amid Kiev's shortage of troops.
Russia reaches important oil and gas agreement with ASEAN member country
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Indonesia agrees to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia amid global energy supply disruptions.
The first super typhoon of 2026 predicts a fierce storm season
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Super typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to be the strongest in the world since Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in October 2025.
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is not much affected by the US blockade
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Initial data shows that the traffic volume of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has not fluctuated much despite the US deploying blockades.
The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku intensifies rapidly, El Nino ignites disaster
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Super typhoon Sinlaku surged from level 1 to level 5 in just 30 hours, devastating the US island and raising concerns about an extreme storm season due to El Nino.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
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Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships
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Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
Warning of the strongest El Nino in 140 years threatens to disrupt the 2026 storm season
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Extremely strong El Nino - possibly in the strongest group in 140 years - is raising concerns about the disruption of storm paths in 2026.
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
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About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
World 24h: Many major banks maintain gold price forecasts at 6,000 USD/ounce
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Latest world news 14. 4: Series of major banks firmly forecast gold prices to reach 6,000 USD/ounce; Extremely dangerous super typhoon threatens US territory...
Suspicion of US deploying mine hunting ships to the Middle East
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The moves to move US minesweepers raise suspicions about plans to deal with the mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
