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Japanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - A Japanese liquefied natural gas tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, its joint owner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines 9104.T said on Friday.Crew members on the Panama-flagged ship, "SOHAR LNG", remain safe, a Mitsui O.S.K. Lines spokesperson told Reuters, while declining t...Reuters
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French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows
By Nerijus Adomaitis and Dominique Vidalon PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has crossed through the Strait of Hormuz, MarineTraffic vessel tracking data shows, in a sign that Iran may not consider France a hostile nation.The Malta-flagged Krib...Reuters
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UK deploying Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait, PM's office says
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Britain is deploying its Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait to help protect British and Kuwaiti interests in the Gulf, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said on Friday, after an overnight Iranian drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil facility.Starmer discussed the d...Reuters
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South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict
First French presidential state visit to South Korea since 2015France and South Korea to expand defence ties, sign deals in tech, energy, and critical mineralsMiddle East crisis overshadows trip with both countries dependent on energy importsBy Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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CORRECTED-UK to send Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait, PM's office says
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Britain will deploy its Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait to help protect British and Kuwaiti interests in the Gulf, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said on Friday, after an overnight Iranian drone attack on a Kuwaiti oil facility.Starmer discussed the de...Reuters
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North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches
Farmers cut spending on big-ticket machinery due to high costs and low crop pricesTariffs on steel, aluminum and finished goods raise machinery prices, industry groups sayIndustry urges tariff cuts for relief; farmers delay purchases, keep older equipmentBy Ed White REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 3 ...Reuters
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Putin spending much time on the escalating Middle East crisis, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is spending much time on the escalating Middle East crisis, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.Nearly five weeks after it began with joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes, the war in Iran continues to destabilise the region and unsett...Reuters
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Russia's oil and gas revenue down 43% y/y in March, finance ministry says
Revenue is based on prices before oil spikedOil and gas revenue below targetMOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russian state oil and gas revenues declined in March by 43% to 617 billion roubles ($7.72 billion) from the same month a year ago, according to finance ministry data published on Friday, due to lo...Reuters
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Russia's oil and gas revenue down 43% y/y to 617 bln roubles in March, finance ministry says
MOSCOW, April 3 - Russian state oil and gas revenues declined in March by 43% to 617 billion roubles ($7.72 billion) from the same month a year ago, according to finance ministry data published on Friday, due to lower oil prices and a stronger rouble.Revenue rose from 432.3 billion roubles in Februa...Reuters
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CMA CGM container ship has crossed through Strait of Hormuz, BFM TV reports
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has crossed through the Strait of Hormuz, BFM TV, which belongs to the shipping company, said on Friday.CMA CGM did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Reuters
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Abu Dhabi says debris from intercepted threat hit Habshan gas facilities, operations suspended
April 3 (Reuters) - Debris from an intercepted aerial threat fell on Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facilities, prompting a temporary suspension of operations and a fire that emergency teams were working to contain, with no injuries reported, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.Reuters
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METALS-Aluminium slips on firmer dollar, but logs biggest weekly gain in a month
By Amy Lv and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - Aluminium fell on Friday, as a stronger U.S. dollar and mounting fears of a potential economic recession due to a prolonged Iran war outweighed supply fears that helped the metal log its biggest weekly gain in a month.The most-traded alumin...Reuters
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Kuwait says Iranian attack hit power, desalination plant causing damage
April 3 (Reuters) - Kuwait said an Iranian attack hit a power and water desalination plant on Friday, causing material damage to parts of the facility, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said.It said that emergency and technical teams were responding under contingency plans to m...Reuters
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WTI remains stronger near $104 as Trump threats fuel supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price steadies around $103.80 per barrel during the early European hours on Friday. WTI price gained over 10% as supply concerns intensified following renewed Iran threats from US President Donald Trump.
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WRAPUP 3-Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz
Trump says US 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran'US legal experts say American strikes on Iran may be war crimesCountries explore ways to reopen Strait of HormuzIran says it is discussing with Oman a protocol for HormuzBy Kanishka Singh and Enas Alashray WASHINGTO...Reuters
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Drones hit Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery, fires reported, no injuries
April 3 (Reuters) - Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said its Mina al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by drones early on Friday, setting off fires at operating units, according to the state news agency, but no injuries were reported.Reuters
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South Korea's Lee aims to boost bilateral trade with France to $20 bln by 2030
SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron that the two countries aimed to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030. Lee also said in an address that France and South Korea would cooperate on energy issues am...Reuters
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