The CMA CGM container ship transited through Iranian waters via a new route. The vessel declared its French affiliation for safe passage.
The French president proposes a coalition of middle powers to protect against hegemony. He emphasizes the importance of independence in defense and energy.
The US has informed Japan about a possible disruption in the supply of 400 Tomahawk missiles due to the war with Iran. Ammunition expenditures for the conflict have exceeded two years of production.
The US accuses Beijing of delaying Panamanian vessels after CK Hutchison's port contracts were canceled. China denies pressure and demands compensation.
The President of Serbia proposed dialogue and early elections after the tragedy in Novi Sad. Opposition forces refused to meet and promised protests.
A facility with a giant dome for working with uranium and plutonium has been discovered in China. The facility has three layers of fencing, a monitoring system, and a network of tunnels.
A massive technical failure of Apollo Go self-driving cars caused traffic jams and accidents in China. Passengers found themselves trapped in vehicles amidst dense traffic.
The Philippines, Korea, and India have resumed purchases of raw materials from Russia due to the energy crisis. The US temporarily lifted restrictions amid rising Brent prices.
Attacks on the ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga reduced Russian oil supplies to 2. 32 million barrels. Moscow's export revenues fell by more than $1 billion.
Beijing and Islamabad called for a cessation of hostilities and the protection of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The parties insist on preserving the integrity of Iran and the Gulf states.
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra announced a ban on the import of Chinese cars across the Canadian border. Washington is blocking bypass routes for the Chinese automotive industry.
The Chinese captain of the Boracay vessel was convicted for refusing to obey the military. The tanker was transporting sanctioned Russian oil and flying a false flag.
The Artemis II mission with four astronauts will launch on April 1 after technical malfunctions are resolved. The crew will make a nine-day flight around the satellite.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
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.
The administration of the Russian president is taking direct control of soft power tools. "Rossotrudnichestvo" will be reoriented towards special projects and covert influence.
Armin Papperger criticized Ukrainian UAVs for their lack of technological breakthroughs. He compared their production to a kitchen and the use of 3D printers.
Moscow plans to transfer the funds of 37 million citizens to a new state scheme. The money will be used to finance state projects amid sanctions and war.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalizing agreements with the UAE and Qatar on cooperation in air defense and drones. The countries will exchange experience in countering Iranian attacks.
The restaurant on Pavla Skoropadskoho Street is once again welcoming visitors in Mykolaiv. The establishment had been closed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Israeli Air Force destroyed IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri and intelligence chief Behnam Rezaei. Tangsiri was responsible for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France canceled Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation to the G7 summit due to US threats to boycott the event. Paris denies Trump's pressure and explains the decision by logistics.
Abbas Araghchi confirmed free passage for friendly countries through the strategic strait. The UN warns of a threat to global gas and fertilizer supplies.
Archaeologists discovered the remains in a church in Maastricht at the altar. The skeleton's DNA will be compared with the descendants of the musketeer captain to confirm the identity.
Donald Trump has postponed his visit to China until May due to the war against Iran. The US President plans to discuss key issues with the Chinese leader in Beijing.
Due to attacks on ports and pipelines, Russia has lost the ability to export 2 million barrels per day. This has become the most serious disruption in modern history.
Beijing is collecting data on seabed topography and water salinity in three oceans. These studies will help submarines avoid detection by US sonars.
Jared Isaacman announced the repurposing of orbital station components for ground infrastructure. The project is planned to be implemented in seven years.
Beijing is using the conflict to promote stability and justify future aggressive actions against Taiwan. The war threatens to increase oil prices for China.
The conflict in the Middle East has forced China, India, and other Asian countries to increase coal consumption. The region is building up capacity for energy security.
