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Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
Russia adjusts gas payment regulations from early April
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The regulation on payment for Russian gas in rubles continues to be extended from April 1 to July 1, 2026.
Russian oil tankers are still busy crossing the English Channel despite UK warnings
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More than 20 sanctioned ships belonging to Russia's "dark fleet" have passed through British waters since the country allowed the military to seize ships.
US announces $166 billion reciprocal tax refund procedure
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The US is accelerating reciprocal tax refunds worth up to 166 billion USD, but warns that the processing process could take up to 45 days.
US to review relations with NATO after Iran conflict
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The prolonged Iran conflict is causing the US to reconsider its role in NATO and the possibility of military cooperation with European allies.
Many European countries refuse to support the US in the Iran war
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Many European countries say no to US military proposals, pushing transatlantic relations into an unprecedented period of tension.
President Trump announces the time to stop attacking Iran
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Mr. Trump signaled the end of the military campaign, while the conflict is still escalating and negotiations are unclear.
EU confused by Ukraine's decision on the Druzhba oil pipeline
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The European Union (EU) called Ukraine's decision to temporarily suspend the inspection of the Druzhba oil pipeline "incomprehensible".
Israel continues to attack Lebanon, at least 7 people killed
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Israel's new airstrikes in Beirut have increased casualties, reflecting escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
Risks when the US makes landfall on Iran's Kharg oil island
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The US may make landfall to seize Iran's oil island of Kharg, but will face a dense firepower net, the risk of great losses and getting bogged down.
Russia claims control of the Malaya Korchakovka community in Sumy
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Russian forces claimed control of the Malaya Korchakovka community in the Sumy region on March 31.
Iran urges Houthi to get involved, Red Sea mystery may affect oil market
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Iran is pushing Houthi forces to prepare a new campaign targeting transportation activities in the Red Sea, depending on whether the US escalates the conflict with Iran.
3 zodiac signs change fortune, explode fortune in April
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April 2026 opens a rare "favorable" period, when energy shifts help some zodiac signs easily attract wealth and opportunities.
Russia warns of retaliation if Ukraine attacks the Baltic oil port through foreign airspace
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Russia speaks out after Ukraine launched strong drone strikes targeting Baltic ports.
US plans to control oil and gas in the Persian Gulf: 4-sea project revealed
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The US is said to be developing an alternative plan to control oil and gas in the world's richest oil and gas region in the Persian Gulf.
Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, all 29 people killed
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said 6 crew members and 23 passengers were killed in the crash of a Russian military transport plane in Crimea.
