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From Hormuz to Malacca: Straits igniting global tension
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Hormuz and the maritime straits have played a backbone in global trade since the 16th century, and have also fueled geopolitical confrontations.
Iran speaks out after merchant ship attacked by Ukraine
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that at least 1 sailor was killed in the attack believed to be by Ukraine on a cargo ship in the Caspian Sea.
Russia claims to have shot down more than 1,000 UAVs of Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense forces have shot down more than 1,000 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the past 24 hours.
Kazakhstan's reaction to Russia-Ukraine conflict
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed "freezing" the Russia-Ukraine conflict and resuming peace talks in Istanbul.
Netherlands spends nearly 300 million USD to build UAV factory in Ukraine
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The Netherlands invested 293 million USD to establish a joint UAV production line with Ukraine, in order to take advantage of real-world experience and supply weapons on the spot.
Major fire at a rare oil refinery in Australia
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Victoria state government, Australia confirms fire at Viva Energy plant.
Middle East peace prospects improve positively
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Middle East peace prospects improved as Israel and Lebanon promoted negotiations, aiming to end the weeks-long conflict.
Iran proposes de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran proposes to allow ships to travel freely through the Hormuz Strait in Oman.
Russia pledges to connect oil flows to Cuba under pressure from the US
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Russia pledged to continue supplying oil to Cuba amid escalating energy crisis.
Mr. Trump declares permanent opening of Hormuz, Iran conflict is very close to ending
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Mr. Trump affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz has been "opened forever" and the Iranian conflict is very close to ending, but the reality on the ground is still chaotic.
US rejects Russia's proposal to keep Iranian uranium
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The proposal to bring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia was once seen as a "technical way out" of the nuclear deadlock, but the US refused.
Gold price forecast towards the 6,200 USD/ounce mark, waiting for a boost from interest rates
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UBS forecasts that gold prices still have room to increase sharply, with the possibility of heading towards the 6,200 USD/ounce mark in the medium term.
Russian oil price exceeds 125 USD/barrel, April revenue will exceed 10 billion USD
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The strong increase in world oil prices is helping Russia record its highest budget revenue from oil exports in many months.
World 24h: Forecast of fierce storm season from the first super typhoon in 2026
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World news 15. 4: Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships; Forecast of fierce storm season from the first super typhoon in 2026...
Russia consolidates solid position in the area near Grigorovka
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Russian forces have significantly consolidated positions in the area near Grigorovka, Kharkov province, Ukraine.
Mexico declares protection for citizens at all levels against Trump's immigration policy
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that she will bring the case of 15 citizens dying in US prisons to international human rights bodies.
North Korea strengthens nuclear weapons manufacturing capabilities
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Increased nuclear activity shows that North Korea continues to expand its production capacity of materials for its strategic weapons program.
First super ship finds way through Hormuz after blockade order
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Super oil tanker heading Iraq is trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.
Ukraine and 11 allied countries participate in Sweden's largest exercise of the year
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The Ukrainian army will coordinate with Sweden in the Aurora 26 exercise to test reinforcement capabilities and cope with threats in the Baltic Sea.
