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US re-blocuses Iran, world oil prices rise sharpest in months
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World oil prices rose nearly 10% after the US announced the re-imposition of naval blockades against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - Iran to close large-scale gas deal
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Russia and Iran said they have agreed on most of the terms of the gas supply agreement, paving the way for the completion of the contract in the near future.
Typhoon Ba Vi causes heavy rain, China evacuates more than 260,000 people
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More than 260,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in Liaoning province (Northeast China) as Typhoon Ba Vi moves north, causing widespread heavy rain.
Chinese air conditioners are selling well amidst record heat in Europe
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Prolonged heat in Europe is causing air conditioning demand to increase sharply, opening up great opportunities for Chinese brands.
9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
World 24h: Time when Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume
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World news 18. 4: Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week; Series of tourist ships leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire...
Iran reverses course, re-controls Hormuz because the US has not lifted the blockade
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Iran reverses decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because the US continues to blockade.
Su-35S fighter jets are becoming the trump card of the Russian Air Force
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According to Russian expert Ruslan Pukhov, the Su-35S fighter is considered the most experienced combat fighter in the world.
Hormuz Strait: Potential danger from Iran's "mosquito fleet
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The high-speed small fleet and asymmetric tactics put great pressure on the Strait of Hormuz - a global strategic transportation route.
Russia announces control of 2 more residential areas in the Kharkov region
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Russia said its forces controlled 2 residential areas in the Kharkov region in the week from April 11 to 17.
Poland proposes expanding NATO fuel lines to deal with Russia
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Poland and France are discussing expanding the NATO fuel pipeline network to areas near the Russian border to increase military logistics capabilities.
Ukraine warns Belarus to build more military roads and artillery positions near the border
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The Ukrainian President warned that Russia is trying to drag Belarus deeper into the conflict by expanding military infrastructure along the northern border.
US extends Russia's oil trading deadline by another 30 days
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The US allows continued transactions related to Russian oil for another 30 days for shipments that have been loaded onto ships before April 17.
British public opinion changes direction, more people want to rejoin the EU
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Nearly 10 years after the referendum to remove Britain from the European Union (EU), the majority of voters in this country now want to return to the EU.
Series of tourist boats leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire
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After more than a month of being stuck due to escalating conflict, most international cruise ships have begun their route through the Strait of Hormuz to escape the dangerous zone.
Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week
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Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary may be restored as early as next week.
Iran denies news of agreeing to all terms with the US
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Iranian Foreign Ministry denies agreeing to transfer uranium to the US.
US - Iran jointly say open, but the Strait of Hormuz is not really smooth
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Both the US and Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open. However, there are still doubts about when commercial transportation will return to pre-conflict levels.
Gold prices may fluctuate sharply after an unusual move by India
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India's tightening of gold imports may strongly impact global gold prices.
World 24h: Gold price towards 5,000 USD/ounce
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World news April 17: Nord Stream sues for 580 million euros in British court; Gold price moves towards 5,000 USD/ounce...
