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Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports. Most of these imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.
Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports. Most of these imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.
Amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the United States has ordered a new fleet of icebreakers that will be built in Finland.
And the Super Mario Galaxy film opened this weekend in the US. Despte poor reviews, audiences have been flocking to see it.
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