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US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East
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US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East, reducing military power amid tensions with Iran.
Finland could become a target for Russian missiles if it opens up nuclear weapons
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Finland will become a legitimate target for Russian missiles if it imports nuclear weapons.
US proposes new maritime alliance to restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US calls on other countries to join a new international alliance to help ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia expands LNG fleet as Europe tightens imports
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All newly added LNG ships have been renamed and moved to fly the Russian flag. Previously, these ships were owned by an Oman company.
Trump and Putin phone call for the 12th time
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Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin discussed many topics, including a ceasefire on Victory Day, the peace process in Ukraine and the situation in Iran.
Germany takes new action with oil tankers suspected of belonging to the "dark fleet
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Germany decided to strengthen measures against ships suspected of being involved in transporting Russian energy to evade sanctions.
Ship from Iran passes US blockade, journey attracts attention in the Arabian Sea
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A small oil tanker believed to be transporting liquefied gas from Iran is testing the US blockade on its journey in the Arabian Sea.
Russia proposes receiving Iranian uranium: The most difficult relocation problem in history
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Russia proposes receiving Iran's high-enriched uranium to reduce the risk of nuclear escalation in the context of undiminished US-Iran tensions.
NATO intercepts Russian strategic bombers flying over the Baltic Sea
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NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets flying over the Baltic Sea earlier this week.
Russia invites the West to exploit the Arctic route, avoiding Hormuz
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Russia declares readiness to cooperate with Western countries to exploit the Arctic sea route amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold price forecast may fall by 28%, falling to 3,400 USD/ounce
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A new technical scenario predicts that gold prices could fall by up to 28%, falling deeper to $3,400/ounce if important support levels are broken.
Russia tightens Druzhba pipeline, oil supply to Germany becomes more unstable
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Russia will stop exporting oil from Kazakhstan to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, 3 sources familiar with the matter revealed on April 21.
Mr. Trump announces extension of ceasefire with Iran
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Mr. Trump said that the attacks would be postponed until Iranian leaders "put forward a unified proposal" to end the conflict.
As long as there are nuclear weapons, NATO is still a nuclear alliance
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As long as there are nuclear weapons, NATO is still a nuclear alliance, the organization's new document affirms.
Russia announces control of 2 new settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's forces have controlled 2 settlements including Veterinarnoye in the Kharkov region and Grishino in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.
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.
