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Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees
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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World 24h: Train driver accused after fatal bus accident in Thailand
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World news May 18: Thailand: Train driver charged after fatal bus accident; 5.2 magnitude strong earthquake in China...
Russia - Belarus hold nuclear weapons exercises
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Belarus and Russia coordinate tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises amid rising regional security tensions.
South Korea announces policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea
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South Korea adjusts its approach to Pyongyang, emphasizing dialogue and reducing confrontation on the current Korean peninsula.
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.
World 24h: Forecast of rising European gas prices
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World news 3: 3: Greenland and Canada join hands on strategic minerals; Forecast of rising European gas prices...
Vietnam opposes acts of using force to attack sovereign states
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The Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke out about the situation in the Middle East, opposing the act of using force to attack sovereign countries.
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia amid escalating Iran war
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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo left Saudi Arabia on a private jet worth 61 million pounds amid escalating Iranian war.
