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Australia signs record defense contract worth 1.7 billion USD, sells advanced radar technology to Canada
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada. This is Australia's largest defense export deal to date.
Large explosion at strategic gas facility in Qatar, Middle East energy crisis becomes more complicated
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Large explosion at Qatar's largest energy facility, dozens injured, 18 still missing.
China responds to Pentagon blacklist
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China launched a strong retaliatory move after Washington put a series of major technology corporations of this country on the military blacklist.
Hot weather causes many European countries to close schools
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The heat wave is raging throughout Europe, causing casualties and forcing many countries to take urgent measures.
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland
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The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland concluded with a roadmap towards a final agreement within 60 days.
US allows Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Treasury Secretary announced the permission for Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil supplies to the world.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
Japan adds nearly 1,500 missile shelters amid East Asian security heat
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Japan has just identified nearly 1,500 more locations that could be shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks.
Fire on US aircraft carrier fighting in the Middle East lasts 30 hours
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The fire on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before being extinguished.
Middle East conflict injures about 200 US soldiers
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About 200 US soldiers were injured in the conflict with Iran after nearly 3 weeks of fighting, while Washington continues to expand airstrikes.
EU considers seizing Russian oil tankers as the most effective measure
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The European Union (EU) welcomes the member states' arrest of the Russian oil tanker.
Vietnamese Embassy announces Israel's new civil defense policy
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the new civil defense policy of the host country in the context of tense security in the Middle East.
Iraq freezes operations at national strategic oil fields
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The Iraqi Oil Minister has just announced the decision to temporarily suspend production at the largest oil fields in the south of the country.
Iran sets conditions for ceasefire with US
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that the country's armed forces will not stop firing until the US admits its mistakes.
Vietnam requests Angola to provide additional supply of crude oil and gas
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Vietnam - Angola to coordinate to promote the early implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Cuba nationwide power outage after weeks of US oil blockade
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Cuba's power grid collapsed across the island on March 16, local time.
Ukraine blocks Druzhba, Hungary - Slovakia builds new oil pipeline
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Hungary and Slovakia decided to build a new oil pipeline directly connecting the two countries after the Druzhba oil supply route from Russia through Ukraine was blocked.
Hormuz without a ship, the world's vital oil pipeline paralyzed
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For the first time since the Iranian conflict broke out, no ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
EU proposes Black Sea model to clear the Strait of Hormuz
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The EU is considering applying the model of the Black Sea grain agreement to ensure smooth oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest AI-integrated drone mass-produced by Russia
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Russia accelerates mass production of Yolka interceptor drones.
