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Germany and France cancel joint fighter jet project
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Prolonged disagreements between German and French defense corporations have caused one of Europe's most ambitious military programs to collapse.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares end to conflict
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The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister was made amid US calls for the parties to maintain a ceasefire.
Nuclear weapons return to the center of global geopolitical competition
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Countries possessing nuclear weapons are taking more warheads out of storage and installing them on launch systems.
Russia continues to control new settlements in Donetsk
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Units of the Russian Southern Operations Group have seized control of the Khimik settlement in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.
Iran announces list of retaliatory targets, targeting US and Israeli oil and gas facilities
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Iran warned it would target US and Israeli oil and gas facilities in the Middle East if its energy infrastructure continued to be attacked.
The US may have deployed more amphibious ships to the Middle East
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The US is said to be deploying more amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and Marines to the Middle East.
Trump surprised that allies did not send ships to Hormuz
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Mr. Trump expressed surprise when many allies refused to participate in the campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US lifts 140 million barrels of Iranian oil sanctions to save global oil prices
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The US is issuing a temporary license to Iran to sell oil stored on oil tankers.
Iran reaffirms nuclear policy amid new leader's open stance
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The late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has repeatedly warned against the development of nuclear weapons, emphasizing that nuclear weapons are banned for religious reasons.
Oil tanker departing from Russia seized by French Navy
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France seizes Denya oil tanker flying Mozambique flag, departing from Murmansk, Russia.
La Nina recedes, super El Nino may stir up unpredictable storm season 2026
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La Nina is weakening, the risk of super El Nino appearing is increasing rapidly, which could disrupt the storm season 2026 in an unpredictable way.
China holds the trump card amid global energy shock
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As many Asian economies falter due to energy shocks from the Middle East, China emerges as a rare exception.
Russia warns EU faces energy price nightmare
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Russia warns the EU of the risk of suffering a "nightmare" of energy prices as the oil and gas market fluctuates sharply due to the Middle East conflict.
Oil tanker pays 2 million USD safe fee to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran has collected $2 million from a private oil tanker company to allow oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
EU determined not to return to Russian gas despite power outages
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The European Union (EU) rejects the possibility of returning to Russian gas despite facing the risk of power outages.
World 24h: Gold prices plummet and unexpected advice from experts
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Latest world news March 20: Gold prices plummet, experts say this is a buying opportunity; Hungary opens a new gas route,...
Iran may still be strong enough to defend for months
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According to Chinese experts, Iran can still maintain military operations for 2 to 3 months and maintain its advantage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Large factory fire in South Korea, many people jump out of building to escape
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The fire occurred at about 1:18 pm on the 20th, local time at 3 am at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
Iranian general killed in airstrike after statement about missile capability
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Iranian General Ali Mohammad Naeini was killed after speaking about missile capabilities, increasing tensions in the conflict in Iran.
Middle East may lag 20 years behind due to Iran's unprecedented attack on Qatar
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Iran's attacks on Qatar on March 18-19 caused heavy damage, disrupted LNG supplies and could cause the Middle East to decline for up to 20 years.
