World
Not depriving but increasing pressure
|
The US House of Representatives' resolution requiring President Donald Trump to end the conflict with Iran does not have the legal effect to force him to act. However, this move still creates significant political pressure on Mr. Trump, while putting House Speaker Mike Johnson - who is considered a close ally of the President in Congress - in a difficult position.
Earthquake collapses school, students in chaos in the Philippines
|
On June 8, hundreds of students had to flee in southern Philippines when a strong earthquake caused a school building to collapse.
Strong earthquake in the Philippines kills 1 person, houses collapse
|
At least 1 person died and many houses collapsed after a strong earthquake off the south coast of Mindanao Island, Philippines on the morning of June 8.
Israel attacks Iran after Tehran launches multiple missiles
|
On June 8, the Israeli Air Force attacked Iranian military targets in western and central Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said on Telegram.
Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream
|
Germany's refusal to receive gas through Nord Stream is difficult to explain economic reasoning, according to Russian Senate Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko.
Iran conflict could cause tens of billions of USD to pour into Switzerland
|
It is predicted that wealthy individuals are seeking to move assets from the Gulf region to Switzerland due to the Iranian conflict.
Oil tanker hit near Russia's oil export artery
|
A Greek-flagged oil tanker has just been attacked near Russia's most important oil export port in the Black Sea.
US uses Japanese game in video airstrike Iran
|
Videos posted by the US government about the air strike campaign against Iran are criticized for incorporating images from Japanese video games and manga.
Iran threatens to consider Ukraine a legitimate target
|
Iran declares that Ukraine could become a legitimate target of attack if it continues to support the US and Israel in the current conflict.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed, Southeast Asia turns to Russian oil
|
The global energy shock caused by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is causing many Southeast Asian countries to consider increasing Russian oil imports.
Super El Nino may return from this summer
|
Super El Nino is likely to reappear from this summer, possibly continuing to push global temperatures to record highs.
US deploys thousands of soldiers in Japan to the Middle East
|
US strengthens military forces as Iran-related conflict continues to escalate.
450kg of Iranian uranium: Russia proposes to keep, US says no
|
President Trump rejects President Putin's proposal to transfer 450kg of Iranian enriched uranium to Russia.
World 24h: Gold prices are forecast to increase again
|
Latest world news March 14: Gold prices are forecast to increase again next week; La Nina collapses rapidly...
North Korea simultaneously launches 10 ballistic missiles into the sea
|
The South Korean military said on March 14 that North Korea had launched about 10 ballistic missiles into the sea east of the Korean peninsula.
Sweden arrests another oil tanker captain suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet
|
Sweden arrested the captain of a oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's "dark fleet" after discovering the ship was flying a fake flag.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past week
|
Russian forces have controlled two more settlements in Ukraine in the week from 7-13. 3.
Saudi Arabia pivots from Hormuz, 27 super oil tankers flock to the Red Sea
|
Saudi Arabia accelerates the shift of oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, at least 27 super oil tankers simultaneously heading towards the west coast of the country.
US likely to soon deploy amphibious assault ship to the Middle East
|
The US seems to be considering strengthening its navy to cope with escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iran opens way, oil tanker to India crosses Hormuz amidst warfire
|
Iran allows at least 2 ships carrying Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while many other ships are still trapped.
