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The reason for the US blockade of Hormuz, which is currently being blockaded by Iran
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - although Iran has tightened it and the US itself wants this route to be reopened.
Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored
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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.
Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait
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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.
Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow
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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
Gold, silver and many assets prices plummet, global market shakes
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The goods sell-off caused investors to panic, pulling gold, silver and energy prices down simultaneously.
Vietnam deeply concerned about new US taxes related to Cuba
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Vietnam is concerned about the US announcement of additional tariffs on goods from oil suppliers to Cuba.
Venezuela exports first batch of liquefied petroleum gas to the US
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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced that the country's first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been exported.
Europe unexpectedly has gas lifebuoys
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The LNG wave is coming at the right time and could become a "lifebuoy" to help Europe overcome the gas problem in the coming years.
Mexico reassures public opinion, sends more humanitarian aid to Cuba
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The Mexican President affirmed that the phone call with Mr. Trump did not mention the Cuba issue, announcing plans to send more humanitarian aid to this island nation.
China favors black pigs, turning its back on white pork
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Chinese consumers want to return to black pork, because they are not satisfied with Western pork.
UAE official pours $500 million into Trump's cryptocurrency company
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A top UAE security official secretly bought nearly half of the shares of a cryptocurrency company related to Mr. Trump's family, worth 500 million USD.
Rare earth alliance shapes supply chains outside of China
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The US, UK, European Union (EU) and many other countries will meet to discuss the rare earth mineral alliance.
Low pressure appears, forecast possibility of strengthening into Typhoon Basyang
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A low pressure area has just appeared with the potential to strengthen into the 2nd storm this year in the Philippines.
Quan hệ Anh - Trung Quốc ấm lại
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Với chuyến thăm Trung Quốc tuần vừa rồi của Thủ tướng Anh Keir Starmer thuộc Công đảng Anh, lần đầu tiên kể từ hơn 8 năm nay mới lại có một Thủ tướng Anh tới thăm Trung Quốc.
The Communist Party of Vietnam leads the country to prosperous development
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In congratulatory letters and telegrams to General Secretary To Lam, leaders of political parties, countries, and international organizations continued to affirm that the Communist Party of Vietnam, under the leadership of General Secretary To Lam, will continue to bring Vietnam to prosperous development in the new era.
5-year-old boy released after being arrested by US immigration agents for nearly 2 weeks
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Before the court's ruling, US immigration agents had to release Ecuadorian boy Liam Conejo and his family - legal immigrants.
Cuba faces risk of running out of fuel in the next 3 weeks
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The US administration is increasing maximum pressure on Cuba, pushing this island nation into a critical situation with fuel depletion forecasts in less than 1 month.
Epstein's child pornography billionaire file continues to cause trouble for powerful figures
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A former British minister and a former British Royal Family member continue to face pressure after 3 million pages of files about child molester billionaire Jeffrey Epstein were released.
Russia launches new jet weapons, increasing military pressure
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The Russian Aerospace Forces has just set a new milestone of operation with unprecedented high combat frequency and firepower efficiency in the first month of 2026.