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Marco Rubio announced a possible review of relations with NATO after Spain and Britain blocked access to bases. The US plans to unblock the strait.
Russia's gold reserves have shrunk to 2,311 tons due to forced sales for yuan. The aggressor's international reserves have fallen to $809 billion amid sanctions.
The value of bullion holds at $4,500 per ounce after its first weekly gain. Since the beginning of the conflict, the asset has lost about 15% of its value.
Cairo will import 1. 2 million barrels of oil from Libya monthly due to the cessation of supplies from Kuwait. The country is intensifying energy saving for market stability.
Petron Corp. refinery purchased 2.48 million barrels of oil from the Russian Federation due to the blockade of supplies from the Middle East. The country declared an energy emergency.
Police did not allow the patriarch into the shrine due to the threat of Iranian strikes. The authorities promise to ensure that services are held during Holy Week.
Islamabad offers a platform for dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Both sides have expressed confidence in Pakistan as a mediator.
The vessel sailed along the Iranian coast with six other ships. Traffic in the strait remains significantly below pre-conflict levels.
A poll by the state-owned VTsIOM recorded a drop in trust in Putin to 75% and a rise in his disapproval rating. The reasons cited were the economic downturn and Russians' fatigue from the prolonged war.
Russian tankers are changing course north of Scotland due to the threat of searches and detentions. The bypass route is two days longer and increases the route by a quarter.
A judge suspended the Pentagon's decision to sever ties with Claude's creator. The ban was called an illegal retaliation for Anthropic's refusal to engage in military AI.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized G7 allies for their unwillingness to support the mission in Iran. Europe rejected Trump's request to cease shelling.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
Kyiv plans to exchange combat experience in drone warfare for American missiles. Zelenskyy arrived in the region to discuss defense cooperation.
The US President called the alliance a paper tiger over its stance on the Strait of Hormuz. He also expressed dissatisfaction with Britain over restrictions on bases.
U. S. officials are modeling extreme scenarios of the economic impact of a war with Iran. Brent crude has already surpassed $100 per barrel.
Tehran rejected the US's 15-point proposal, calling the negotiations illogical. Iran demands reparations and full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent price fell below $100 amid news of a 15-point de-escalation plan. Global stock indices show growth due to expectations of peace.
The price of gold rose to $4,480 per ounce after a prolonged decline. The market is reacting to signals of negotiations and increased US troop presence.
Iran allows passage only to non-hostile vessels, provided they coordinate and pay fees. Due to restrictions in the key strait, global oil prices have begun to rise.
The company is discontinuing the development of the Sora video generator due to high resource costs. The $1 billion collaboration with Disney is also officially ending.
Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats lead with 21% of the votes according to exit polls. No bloc has a majority, so centrists will decide the fate of the coalition.
Voting is underway in Denmark's general election following Donald Trump's statements about the island. Social Democrats Mette Frederiksen lead in the polls.
The document abolishes tariffs on Australia's industrial exports and European food products. The parties also concluded an agreement on security and defense cooperation.
The price of gold rose to $4427 per ounce after nine days of decline. The market reacted to a five-day postponement of US attacks on Tehran's energy facilities.
Judge Tanya Chutkan allowed the case to proceed regarding Musk's unlawful performance of official functions. Plaintiffs claim harm from his decisions on grants.
The US President announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iran's energy facilities to stabilize oil prices. Tehran denies that negotiations took place.
Donald Trump announced negotiations with Iran involving Kushner and Witkoff. Reportedly, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are acting as mediators.
The Ukrainian-born billionaire died of cancer at the age of 43. He transformed the platform into a global business with an annual revenue of $1.4 billion.
Gas supplies decreased by 20% due to the conflict in the Middle East. The shutdown of a plant in Qatar and damage to infrastructure caused a market deficit.