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Iranian ship passes through Hormuz then loses track, about 800 ships are trapped
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An Iranian ship, among the 3 ships - including 2 cargo ships and 1 fuel ship - passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of April 21.
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Latest world news 21. 4: The strongest El Nino in 140 years may appear globally from May; Tim Cook will resign as Apple CEO...
Hormuz Strait: Emerging situation of fraud to protect cargo ships beyond blockade
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Fake messages requesting payment by electronic money to break through the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz are causing concern for transportation businesses.
Russia announces control of an additional 1,700km2 of Ukrainian territory
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The developments of the war show that fighting continues to be complicated, with conflicting statements from both Russia and Ukraine about the actual situation.
Cuba negotiates with the US on lifting oil and gas embargo
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Cuba confirmed that it had negotiated with US officials, focusing on ending Washington's oil embargo.
Cuba in an unprecedented fuel blockade from the US
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Cuba's economy is falling into a state of paralysis as new US sanctions completely cut off energy supplies.
Europe considers ways to escape US dependence after Greenland shock
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Mr. Trump's ambition to annex Greenland forces Europe to seriously consider building its own "nuclear umbrella".
Oil tanker market faces a crossroads as Russia's oil sanctions tighten
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Old oil tanker prices rise sharply as Russia urgently collects goods in the market to expand its "dark fleet" ahead of new sanctions.
Traditional Tet games in Japan
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The folk games at the beginning of the year reflect belief, wishes for good luck and the spirit of reunion in Japanese culture.
Prediction of 4 zodiac signs facing storms in the Year of the Horse 2026
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In the year of Binh Ngo 2026, the four zodiac signs predicted to suffer the most storms are Ngo, Dau, Ty and Mao.
Hungary seeks new route to transport Russian oil amid deadlock with Ukraine
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Hungary and Slovakia have just proposed to Croatia to support the transportation of Russian oil through the Adriatic pipeline as the vital route through Ukraine remains blocked.
Greenland and Ukraine after the Munich Security Conference
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Many major issues, including the Greenland crisis and the Ukraine conflict, remain unresolved after the Munich Security Conference ended.
Lunar New Year brings Chinese culture to spread strongly to the world
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Going beyond the Chinese community, Lunar New Year 2026 becomes a global cultural meeting point, with the year of Binh Ngo connecting tradition and modernity.
Russian nuclear power project in Turkey completes 99% of the first reactor
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The first reactor of the Akkuyu plant, a Russian nuclear power project built in Turkey, has been 99% completed.
Polish - Swedish submarine cables under the Baltic Sea suddenly paralyzed
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The underwater power cable under the Baltic Sea connecting Poland and Sweden suddenly stopped operating last week.
US intercepts oil tankers protesting blockade order
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The US military announced that its forces had intercepted the oil tanker Veronica III flying the Panamanian flag in the Indian Ocean.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of closing Russia's oil valves for political reasons
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Hungarian Foreign Minister accuses Ukraine of continuing to block Russian oil supplies to Hungary.
Russia shoots down more than 120 Ukrainian UAVs intruding into territory within 5 hours
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Russian air defense forces intercepted and shot down 123 fixed-wing UAVs of Ukraine in many areas in just a short time.
Widespread rain forecast due to 3 weather patterns operating simultaneously
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Widespread rain forecast at the beginning of the week due to 3 operating weather systems in the Philippines.
Vietnam is forecast to surpass Thailand in nominal GDP
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Vietnam is forecast to surpass Thailand in total nominal GDP, becoming the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, only after Indonesia.
