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Transport electrification becomes a strategic priority
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The wave of transportation electrification is accelerating globally, with a focus on financial incentives, electric vehicle investment and expansion of charging infrastructure.
Iran's Supreme Leader issues directive to keep domestic uranium stockpiles
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The Iranian Supreme Leader has issued a directive to prevent the amount of uranium enriched close to the weapons manufacturing level of this country from being exported abroad.
The US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland
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Washington's new decision marks a remarkable change in US military presence policy in Europe.
Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain
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The low pressure in the Philippine forecast area is unlikely to develop into a storm, but the Philippines must still be wary of rain and floods.
Russia transfers nuclear warhead to missile brigade in Belarus during exercise
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Russia transfers nuclear warheads to a missile brigade in Belarus in a large-scale nuclear exercise.
Russia sues EU and Euroclear, demanding compensation of 232 billion USD
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The Central Bank of Russia officially sued the EU and Euroclear, demanding compensation of about 232 billion USD.
Iran elects new Supreme Leader, Israel declares it will eliminate any successor
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Iran elected cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, replacing his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who died in a US-Israel airstrike.
Hormuz Strait congested, Aramco activates another route to export 5 million barrels of oil/day
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Aramco Group - the world's largest oil exporter - is planning to export oil through the Red Sea to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
The Netherlands supports Hungary, proposing to investigate the Druzhba crude oil pipeline
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten supports Hungary's proposal to conduct field inspections of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Russia loses contact with Iranian nuclear leader, prepares for emergency evacuation
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More than 600 Russian citizens are still at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant while Rosatom has completely lost contact with Iran's nuclear industry leaders.
Canadian Prime Minister calls Iran conflict a failure of international order
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Canadian Prime Minister on March 3 said that the war between the US, Israel and Iran is "another example of the failure of international order".
Gold price reverses to decrease amid Iran war, forecast of next developments
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World gold prices unexpectedly turned down sharply in March 3, despite escalating wars between the US, Israel and Iran.
US threatens to impose unprecedented trade embargo on Spain
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The US announced that it would end all economic relations with Spain after the country refused to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
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.
