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World oil prices suddenly plummet, Brent drops to near 3-week low
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Brent oil prices fell below $82/barrel for the first time since mid-July, marking one of the strongest declines in weeks.
US reveals possibility of transferring Patriot production technology to Ukraine
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The US confirmed that it is discussing with Ukraine the possibility of transferring technology to produce the Patriot air defense system.
Large explosion of unknown cause in the Strait of Hormuz
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A series of maritime incidents, including a large explosion, off Oman have raised security concerns.
Middle East before a new spiral of conflict
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The conflict between the US and Iran has escaped the scope of the pure confrontation between the US and Iran. It has become a form of "great fire" in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region. Arab countries in the Gulf, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon have all been affected by the conflict.
President Trump reveals new negotiation schedule with Iran
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President Trump postponed the large-scale attack plan to pursue the agreement, while Iran said it was about to reach a consensus with Oman on the shipping route.
Low pressure enters the Philippines, thunderstorms forecast from tonight
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The low pressure enters the forecast area of the Philippines and is forecast to cause thunderstorms in many places from the evening of May 6.
Sweden will establish a new intelligence agency, likened to the British MI6
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Sweden plans to establish a new foreign intelligence agency in the context of the country adjusting its security policy after the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict.
Russia says it can escort ships in the Baltic Sea if threatened with blockade
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Russian MPs believe that Moscow has enough capacity to escort cargo ships in the Baltic Sea if transportation to Kaliningrad is obstructed.
Iran sets safety conditions for oil tankers when passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran requires ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz through a separate corridor, warning other routes are unsafe.
World oil prices fall for 2 consecutive days
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Signs of cooling Middle East conflict pull oil prices down, market expects supply to be restored soon.
US suspends efforts to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US will temporarily stop the escort operation of ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino could be strongest in 30 years, no longer according to old rules
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A strong El Nino wave may be about to appear. Climate change is changing the impact of this phenomenon.
Iranian oil tanker appears in Lombok Strait, Indonesia says it does not violate maritime law
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Indonesia affirms that Iranian oil tankers have the right to pass through its waters under international law of the sea.
Russia declares destruction of Ukraine's Damba electronic warfare station
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Forces of the Northern Task Force of Russia destroyed a Damba electronic warfare station of Ukraine in the Sumy region, Ukraine.
World 24h: Forecast of possibility of low pressure near the Philippines strengthening into a storm
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Latest world news May 5th: Gold prices are still forecast to increase; 2 low pressures move towards the Philippines, possibly strengthening into Typhoon Caloy...
Vietnam requests China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago
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Vietnam requests China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago in accordance with international law.
Iran says new situation is forming in the Strait of Hormuz
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The Iranian Parliament Speaker said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is changing, in the context of increasing maritime tensions between Iran and the US.
US - Iran: Ceasefire agreement increasingly fragile
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The ceasefire agreement in the Middle East is facing the risk of collapse as the US and Iran continue military actions to control the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO assesses community spread risk from hantavirus outbreak
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The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius recorded 7 cases, 3 deaths. WHO assesses the risk of spreading to the community at a low level.
Germany hands over plant associated with Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Ukraine
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Germany will transfer a gas-fired power plant that used to serve Russia's Nord Stream 1 pipeline to a Ukrainian electricity operator.
