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US-Iran 14-point agreement reveals $300 billion reconstruction package and nuclear commitment
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The US-Iran agreement consists of 14 points, called a memorandum, stating that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.
Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.
IEA forecasts large global oil surplus in 2027
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the oil market may have significant oversupply in the coming year.
US reveals remarkable concessions on Iran's uranium
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The US announced the full text of the agreement with Iran, which includes many noteworthy clauses on the nuclear program, frozen assets and operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran sign peace agreement sooner than expected
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The US and Iran have remotely signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is now in effect.
Russia reacts strongly to France's arrest of oil tanker without Russian sailors
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France's arrest of the oil tanker Deyna off the Mediterranean has met with a strong reaction from Russia.
Chinese corporation avoids Iranian oil, asks to open reserves when Hormuz is suffocating
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Chinese corporation Sinopec suddenly announced that it would not buy Iranian oil, instead requesting to open a national reserve to save domestic supply.
ammunition plane crashes in Colombia, 34 people killed
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On March 23, a Colombian military transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 34 people.
Russia shoots down 526 UAVs from Ukraine in just 1 day
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Russian air defense forces have shot down 526 fixed-wing UAVs and 8 guided-missile bombs of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Mr. Trump: Hormuz can reopen soon, with the US and Iran under joint control
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The Strait of Hormuz could soon be reopened if negotiations with Iran are successful - according to Mr. Trump's statement, although Tehran denies any contact.
Revealing a special corridor to bring Indian LPG ships across Hormuz
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Revealing 2 Indian LPG tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz through a special corridor, partly relieving the "thirst" for domestic gas.
Trump requests postponement of attack on Iranian energy facility
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Mr. Trump has suspended plans to bomb energy facilities, while tensions with Iran have not shown significant signs of cooling down.
World 24h: Ukraine may only have 20 million people
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World news 23. 3: Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade; Ukraine may only have 20 million people left...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers flowers at the Monument to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation offered flowers at the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the capital of Russia.
Gold prices fall by more than 5%, wiping out the upward momentum from the beginning of 2026 amid Iranian war
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Gold prices fell more than 5%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2026, amid tense Iranian warfare.
Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die
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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.
Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low
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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy
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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.
White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus
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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.
Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade
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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.
