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Vietnam proposes BRICS to promote South-South cooperation, strengthen North-South dialogue
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Vietnam proposed that BRICS participate in promoting South-South cooperation, strengthening North-South dialogue in shaping global governance structures.
World 24h: Gold prices await new breakthrough momentum
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Latest world news May 15: Gold prices await new momentum, with many long-term supports; Super El Nino forecast to reach historical peak and then reverse direction...
Discovery of a crack that could open up a new ocean in Africa
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Scientists have discovered more evidence that a tectonic rift in Africa may develop into a new plate boundary in the next few million years.
Kremlin: Europe could experience more volatility if Ukraine is not restrained
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The Kremlin spokesman said that Ukraine's actions could increase political and security instability in Europe.
FBI offers $200,000 reward, searches for former counterintelligence officer suspected of spying for Iran
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The FBI offers a $200,000 reward for information that helps arrest Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence expert accused of spying for Iran.
Canadian Prime Minister calls Iran conflict a failure of international order
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Canadian Prime Minister on March 3 said that the war between the US, Israel and Iran is "another example of the failure of international order".
Gold price reverses to decrease amid Iran war, forecast of next developments
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World gold prices unexpectedly turned down sharply in March 3, despite escalating wars between the US, Israel and Iran.
US threatens to impose unprecedented trade embargo on Spain
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The US announced that it would end all economic relations with Spain after the country refused to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Iran conflict spreads, many countries evacuate citizens
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The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have escalated and show no signs of ending in the context of Iran continuing attacks on Gulf countries with US military bases as well as announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US deploys 12 warships, ready to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US Navy can escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting political risk insurance to stabilize the global energy market.
Trump warns of risks to US soldiers in the Iran war
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The risk to US forces in the Iran war was mentioned by Mr. Trump at a closed-door meeting with many senior officials.
German Chancellor visits the US to seek strategic consensus
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington (from March 2-4) was prepared for a long time, but took place right at the time when Middle East tensions escalated after attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. At the White House, Mr. Merz faced a agenda disrupted by war, tariffs and the Ukraine problem.
Poland discusses with France deployment of nuclear fighter jets, towards independent deterrence capabilities
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Poland is discussing with France a proposal to temporarily deploy fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons to allied countries.
Ukraine rejects EU proposal to inspect Russian oil pipeline
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Ukraine rejects EU proposal to send delegation to inspect Russian oil pipelines through its territory to Central Europe.
US announces 2,000 Iran targets attacked after 5 days
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After 5 days of launching the offensive, the US announced a series of destroyed Iranian targets, including missiles, warships and air defense systems.
Russian oil tanker involved in 45 violations, paid 10 million euros to be released
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Belgium decided to impose a bail of 10 million euros on the seized Russian oil tanker, accused of violating 45 violations and operating under "fake flags".
US - Israel continue to shell Iran, global market shaken
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The war between the US, Israel and Iran continues with unprecedented intensity, spreading throughout the Gulf, shaking the global financial market.
Russia announces control of 2 more important settlements
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On March 3, Russian forces controlled two settlements, Bobylevka in the Sumy region and Veselyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Hormuz Strait closed, Russian LNG has a chance to take the upper hand
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Russian LNG is forecast to benefit in Asia in the context of the Hormuz Strait being closed due to the US-Iran conflict.
Qatar freezes LNG exports after Iran attacks, market shaken
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Qatar supplies about 20% of global LNG. If this supply is interrupted, countries will be forced to race to find alternative sources.
