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2026-04-04 Saturday

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18:46:25

A spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity stated that Iran has completely stopped supplying natural gas to the southern region.

18:46:17

Sources say European officials are prepared to send minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after the war, as European leaders face pressure from Trump to immediately allocate military resources to end the strait blockade.

18:45:44

Iranian Foreign Minister: The US media has misrepresented Iran's position. We are deeply grateful for Pakistan's efforts and have never refused to travel to Islamabad (to participate in the mediation talks). What we care about are clear and lasting conditions for ending the illegal war imposed on us.

18:45:31

The Israeli military said it has launched a new round of airstrikes on Tehran, the Iranian capital.

18:27:43

[Analysts refute Trump's claim that "Iran's leadership is more moderate," saying the regime is actually more hawkish] (1) US President Trump said this week that Iran's new leadership is "more moderate and more rational," and Trump and the Pentagon have repeatedly claimed that a regime change has occurred in the country. (2) However, most political scientists and analysts believe that a regime change should refer to an external force changing the way a country governs, not just changing the leaders of the system. On the contrary, the war has strengthened the power of Iran's hardline military faction and exacerbated anti-American sentiment. (3) Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, pointed out that the regime is more hawkish, less inclined to compromise, and has a more direct connection with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; the "decapitation" of Iran's supreme leader has not translated into a major change in power or stance toward the United States.

18:26:43

[Iran Denies Toxic Leak Following Attack on Petrochemical Economic Zone] The head of security affairs in Iran's Khuzestan province stated that on the morning of April 4th local time, some power generation facilities in the Mahshahr petrochemical economic zone were attacked by enemy aircraft, causing interference, but no toxic substance leak occurred. The official emphasized that the situation is under control and managed, and Iran firmly denies any claims of toxic substance spread. On April 4th, the US and Israel attacked the Mahshahr petrochemical economic zone in southwestern Iran, injuring five people and damaging some facilities. (CCTV News)

18:26:13

A spokesperson for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Zelenskyy has arrived in Istanbul and will hold talks with Turkish President Erdogan.

18:25:49

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iran has approved ships carrying essential goods to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian ports.

18:25:22

[Austrian Vice Chancellor: Austria Doesn't Want to Be Involved in Trump's War] Austrian Vice Chancellor Babler posted on social media on the 3rd that US military aircraft must be banned from using Austrian airspace, and Austria does not want to be involved in the war launched by US President Trump. "Austria must ban US military aircraft from entering our airspace. We do not want to be involved in Trump's chaotic policies and the wars he has launched, which will bring us the next energy crisis," Babler said. He added that maintaining neutrality is a fundamental value of Austria, a permanently neutral country, and that Austria opposes war. The Austrian Ministry of Defense announced on the 2nd that it had rejected "repeated" requests from the US to allow the US to use Austrian airspace for military operations against Iran. (Xinhua)

18:24:28

India: 17 Indian-flagged ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf region.

18:24:04

[Israel's Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations] According to the Israeli Ministry of Energy today (April 4), Israel has resumed operations at the Leviathan gas field in the eastern Mediterranean. This field is Israel's largest and had been shut down for 32 days due to escalating regional tensions. The resumption of operations aims to restore gas exports to Egypt and Jordan. (CCTV International News)

17:46:13

[Italian Prime Minister Meloni visits Gulf states seeking energy supply guarantees] (1) Italian Prime Minister Meloni arrived in Doha on Saturday for a two-day diplomatic visit aimed at consolidating relations with Gulf states and strengthening energy supply guarantees amid the impact of the war with Iran. (2) Meloni's office said she is the first EU and NATO leader to visit the region since the outbreak of the war with Iran in February, and will meet with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. On Friday, she met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (3) The two sides discussed defense assistance, diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to secure energy supplies to mitigate the impact of the war. The conflict and the closure of the strait have triggered a surge in oil and gas prices, raising concerns about an economic crisis in Italy and globally. Meloni visited Algeria last month seeking more natural gas supplies.

17:35:42

Musk: I believe that Neuralink will one day restore hearing, just as we will restore vision through the Blindsight implant.

17:29:47

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no increase in radiation levels. Iran also informed the IAEA that a security guard at the facility was killed by shrapnel.

17:29:28

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, a subsidiary of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, revealed that one of its affiliated LPG carriers passed through the Strait of Hormuz before April 4th (Japan time). This is reportedly the second Japanese vessel to leave the strait since it was effectively blocked. (CCTV News)

17:29:04

[Iran Launches 94th Wave of Strikes] The Public Relations Department of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced today (April 4) that during the 94th wave of Operation Real Commitment 4, several Israeli industrial and military facilities, as well as locations of Israeli commanders and troops, located in southern, central, and northern Israel and the Tel Aviv region, were destroyed. The strikes utilized ballistic missiles, dual-fuel heavy missiles, multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), and drones. (CCTV International News)

17:28:40

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed by Iran that a projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant this morning.

17:18:01

[Turkey Dumps Nearly 120 Tons of Gold in Two Weeks] According to recent foreign media reports, to cope with energy supply shortages caused by the Middle East conflict and the depreciation pressure on the Turkish lira, Turkey's gold reserves have decreased significantly by nearly 120 tons in the past two weeks, the largest two-week drop since records began in 2013. Analysts say Turkey's move is mainly aimed at maintaining the stability of its currency. Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, global energy prices have risen sharply, and Turkey, heavily reliant on energy imports, has faced increasing pressure on its foreign exchange payments. At the same time, market risk aversion has increased, putting downward pressure on the Turkish lira, forcing the Turkish central bank to increase intervention to support the lira's exchange rate and improve market liquidity. (CCTV)

17:17:26

Local time on the 4th, it was learned from Israeli sources that United Airlines flights to Israel will be suspended, with the expected resumption date being September 7th. (CCTV)

17:17:05

[India Resumes Purchasing Iranian Crude Oil to Cope with Supply Disruptions Caused by Middle East Conflict] (1) India’s Petroleum Ministry said on Saturday that Indian refiners have purchased Iranian crude oil as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies to the Strait of Hormuz. India has not received crude oil from Iran since May 2019, after halting purchases under pressure from the United States; however, the supply disruptions caused by the US-Israel war against Iran have severely impacted India, and the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil last month to alleviate the shortage. (2) The Indian Petroleum Ministry said on the social media platform X that Indian refiners have secured their crude oil needs, including supplies from Iran, amid supply disruptions in the Middle East, and there are no payment barriers to importing Iranian crude oil. The ministry added that India has secured all its crude oil needs for the coming months, and companies can flexibly purchase from more than 40 countries based on commercial considerations. (3) India also purchased 44,000 tons of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which was transported by a sanctioned vessel. The Petroleum Ministry said the ship docked at the western port of Mangalore on Wednesday and is currently unloading fuel.

17:16:00

Iraq closed the Sharamcheh border crossing in the south, which borders Iran, after an airstrike on the Iranian side killed an Iraqi traveler.

17:15:41

United Airlines has raised its baggage fees, becoming the second U.S. airline to do so this week.

16:50:09

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have detected a missile launched from Iran heading towards Israeli territory. Defense systems are operational to intercept the threat.

16:33:06

Iran's Tasnim News Agency: A piece of shrapnel struck the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, killing one person. The incident did not cause any damage to the core of the plant, and production was unaffected.

16:29:28

The deputy governor of Iran's Khuzestan province said that the Mahshahr petrochemical zone and the Bandar Imam port were attacked, and at least five people were injured.

16:29:07

[Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Russian Entities and Individuals] On April 4th local time, the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office announced that President Zelenskyy had signed a presidential decree to implement the decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding sanctions against relevant Russian entities and individuals. The sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex include 26 individuals and 31 legal entities. The sanctions list also covers core enterprises involved in the production and maintenance of various weapons and equipment. Furthermore, the sanctions specifically target the aviation manufacturing sector. (CCTV News)

16:28:42

Israeli military radio: The air force has just attacked a petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran.

16:16:46

Iranian university courses will resume, but will be conducted online.

16:16:23

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, the Bandar Imam petrochemical complex in Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran was attacked by airstrikes, and some facilities were damaged.

16:16:11

India's Ministry of Petroleum: Indian refineries have secured crude oil supplies, including from Iran; there are no payment obstacles to Iranian crude oil imports. India's crude oil demand for the coming months is fully guaranteed.

16:02:48

The commander of Iran's Joint Air Defense Command stated that Iranian forces destroyed several advanced fighter jets, dozens of cruise missiles, and more than 160 drones.

16:02:20

[Construction of Unit 2 of the Hualong One Nuclear Power Plant in Zhejiang Province Fully Commences] The concrete pouring for the nuclear island of Unit 2 of the Hualong One nuclear power plant at the Jinqimen Nuclear Power Plant in Zhejiang Province, undertaken by China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), has commenced, marking the full commencement of the main construction phase of the unit. Unit 2 utilizes my country's domestically developed third-generation nuclear power technology, the Hualong One, with a designed operating life of 60 years. It is scheduled to be completed and put into operation in 2031. According to reports, the Jinqimen nuclear power project is planned to construct six 1,000-megawatt pressurized water reactor Hualong One nuclear power units. Upon completion, it will generate 55 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 45 million tons. This will provide strong support for energy and power supply and the green and low-carbon transformation of Zhejiang Province and the Yangtze River Delta region. (CCTV News)

16:01:54

According to the Iranian Students' News Agency: The US and Israel launched an airstrike on the Mahshahr Special Economic Zone in Khuzestan province, Iran, and the attack "likely" caused casualties.

15:44:48

[First Meeting of the China-Canada Financial Working Group Held in Beijing] On April 3, the first meeting of the China-Canada Financial Working Group was held in Beijing. The meeting was co-chaired by Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), and François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance of Canada. High-level representatives from the PBOC, the State Financial Regulatory Commission (SFC), the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), and financial regulatory authorities from Canada, including the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Canada, and the Financial Institutions Authority of Canada, attended the meeting. At the meeting, the financial regulatory authorities of both sides exchanged views on global macroeconomic conditions, monetary policy, financial regulation, financial market development, global financial governance, and addressing increasing uncertainty. Both sides agreed that strengthening communication between regulatory agencies and financial institutions would help create a stable and predictable business environment and promote bilateral trade and economic exchanges. Both sides recognized the important role of the financial sector in promoting economic growth and driving bilateral trade and investment, and believed that strengthening communication between their financial regulatory authorities was of positive significance. (People's Bank of China)

15:29:15

Senegal has banned official government travel due to the oil price shock triggered by the conflict with Iran, which has already impacted public finances.

15:28:55

[US Intelligence Assessment: Strait of Hormuz Unlikely to be "Opened Up" in the Short Term] (1) Recent assessments by the US intelligence community suggest that Iran views the Strait of Hormuz as a crucial bargaining chip against the United States and is unlikely to loosen its control over this vital energy shipping route in the short term. (2) Analysis indicates that the United States is currently facing multiple dilemmas: on the one hand, it is difficult to "open up" the strait by force, and on the other hand, Iran will continue to use the strait as a bargaining chip, making the prospects for US negotiations difficult. Foreign media quoted informed sources as saying that Iran has "tasted the sweetness" of controlling the strait and will not give up this tactic anytime soon. (3) Analysis suggests that Iran may influence the global energy market by controlling the strait in order to pressure the United States to end the war as soon as possible. The spillover effects of the war have spread to multiple levels of the US domestic economy, people's livelihood, and politics, increasing President Trump's political liabilities and thwarting the US's wishful thinking of "eliminating Iranian military forces".

15:26:48

[Iran Says It Is Ready to Ambush Enemy Fifth-Generation Fighters and Advanced Drones] (1) On April 4 local time, Alireza Erkhami, commander of the Joint Air Defense Command of Iran, said during an inspection of the army and Revolutionary Guard defensive positions that Iran is "ready to ambush enemy fifth-generation fighters and advanced drones" using new methods and equipment developed independently. (2) He revealed that in previous battles, Iranian air defense forces successfully shot down several enemy advanced fighters, more than 160 drones including the "MQ-9," "Hermes," and "Lucas" which were jointly invaded by the US and Israel, as well as dozens of cruise missiles, and took "timely and precise" actions before the enemy attacked. (3) In addition, in the operations carried out by the army and Revolutionary Guard air defense forces, many enemy fourth-generation and fifth-generation fighters were hit, damaged, or crashed. Erkhami said that this achievement was due to the innovative use of advanced tactics, modern equipment, and air defense systems, which threw the enemy into chaos.

15:26:19

[IMF Urges Bank of Japan to Continue Raising Interest Rates Despite Economic Risks from Middle East Conflict] (1) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement released in Washington on Friday that it urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates despite “significant new risks” to the Japanese economic outlook from the Middle East conflict. (2) The IMF believes that although Japanese economic growth is expected to slow due to factors such as the conflict in Iran, gradual wage increases will support consumption, and the economic outlook and inflation risks are generally balanced. It expects the inflation rate to approach the Bank of Japan’s 2% target in 2027. (3) The IMF Executive Board agreed that it was appropriate for the Bank of Japan to exit its loose monetary policy and pointed out that as the potential inflation rate moves toward the target, interest rates should continue to be raised gradually to a neutral level in a flexible, well-communicated and data-driven manner.

15:25:20

[Seventh Indian LPG Carrier Departs Strait of Hormuz] (1) According to the latest ship tracking data on April 4, an Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, becoming the seventh such vessel to leave the strait recently. (2) The very large LPG carrier, named "Green Sanvi," is currently sailing in waters near Muscat, Oman. (3) Data shows that the ship belongs to India, is operated by Indian crew, and has not yet indicated its specific destination. Its route follows a passage permitted by Iran.

15:24:33

Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code, the AI programming tool under Anthropic, a leading US large-scale modeling company, announced that starting at 12:00 PM PST on April 4th, the Claude subscription service will no longer include usage credits for third-party tools such as OpenClaw. The team has been working hard to meet the growing demand for Claude, and the subscription model was not designed for the usage patterns of these third-party tools. Capacity is a carefully managed resource, prioritizing customer use of the product and API.

15:24:07

The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Portugal, Austria, and Spain have called for a windfall profits tax on energy companies.

15:23:44

Data shows that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased slightly, but remains at a low level.

15:23:32

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is recalling 73,528 vehicles in the U.S. market due to insufficient pedestrian warning sounds. This could prevent the vehicle from alerting pedestrians to a reversing vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of injury.

14:41:54

[Israeli Military Claims Airstrikes on Multiple Critical Infrastructure Sites in Tehran] The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement on April 4th, local time, stating that the IDF conducted airstrikes on multiple targets in Tehran, the Iranian capital, on April 3rd. The statement said the strikes targeted several critical Iranian infrastructure sites, including an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air defense facility storing missiles used to engage aerial targets. The statement also said the IDF struck a military base responsible for protecting Iranian weapons research and development facilities. Additionally, it struck a site storing ballistic missiles, as well as several weapons production and research facilities. Iran has not yet responded to the attacks. (CCTV)

14:34:23

[Media Exposes US Casualty Cover-Up in the Middle East: The Real Numbers Are Far Higher Than Officially Announced] (1) A detailed media investigation revealed that the actual casualties caused by the US military deployment in the Middle East are far higher than the figures publicly acknowledged by the Pentagon—nearly 750 US soldiers have been killed or wounded since October 2023. (2) The US Central Command is accused of releasing outdated and incomplete casualty data and refusing to clarify basic information such as the number of US personnel killed or wounded and the scale of attacks on facilities. A defense official called this "casualty cover-up." (3) The report pointed out that at least 15 US soldiers were injured in the Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia last Friday alone; overall, hundreds of US soldiers have been killed or wounded in the month since the start of the war against Iran, but the data released by the Central Command is significantly lower. An anonymous defense official revealed: "It is clear that this is a topic that US Defense Secretary Hegsays and the White House are trying hard to cover up."

14:33:54

[Netizens Start Pre-booking Flights for May Day Holiday; Some Have Already Bought Flights for the Entire Year of 2026] Reporters observed on various social media platforms that many netizens are rushing to buy tickets before the fuel surcharge increase, with some even having already purchased tickets for the entire year of 2026. Data from online travel platforms also confirms this trend. Meanwhile, during interviews, reporters also found that innovative products suitable for long-term planning, such as flight vouchers and "unlimited flight passes," are attracting a large number of young consumers due to their flexible mechanisms of "buy anytime, refundable upon expiration" and the advantage of not being affected by the expected increase in fuel surcharges. (CCTV)

14:33:11

[US Lawmaker Says Iranian Warplane Shot Down Was a Nightmare] On April 3, local time, US Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin stated in an interview with US media that the downing of a US warplane in Iranian territory was "a nightmare." He said the incident proved that the US does not have complete control over Iranian airspace, emphasizing that even control of airspace does not equate to regime change or control over the ground situation. Raskin also stated that there is great uncertainty about when and how the US can extricate itself from this war, and that getting involved in a war in the Middle East is much easier than extricating oneself. (CCTV International News)

14:32:28

According to Al Jazeera: Iraqi sources revealed that a member of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces was killed and another wounded in an attack on its headquarters in Al-Qaem.

14:32:08

[Iran Claims to Have Shot Down Enemy MQ-1 Drone] The public relations department of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on the 4th local time that the RCGC shot down an enemy MQ-1 drone over Isfahan province. (CCTV News)

14:31:43

The Blue House in South Korea announced that Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit South Korea from April 12 to 13 to attend a summit.

14:31:31

[Israeli Prime Minister Says He Will Continue to Fight Iran with the US] On April 3, local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a situation assessment with senior Israeli officials, stated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will continue its heavy strikes against Iran, working alongside the United States. He said the IDF is continuing to "eliminate" Iranian military commanders and bombing infrastructure such as bridges. Netanyahu also stated that the IDF has destroyed approximately 70% of Iran's steel production capacity, weakening the financial resources of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its ability to mass-produce weapons. (CCTV International News)

13:24:26

[Meta Suspends Partnership with AI Startup Mercor Due to Data Breach] (1) According to Business Insider, citing sources familiar with the matter, Meta has suspended its partnership with AI startup Mercor and launched an investigation following a recent data breach. (2) Mercor, valued at $10 billion in a funding round last October, partners with large tech companies like Meta, leveraging thousands of contractors and experts to train AI models. (3) Wired first reported last Friday that Meta had suspended all partnerships with Mercor. Meta declined to comment, while Mercor confirmed that it had indeed experienced a security breach.

13:23:58

According to an Iranian diplomatic source, the Iranian Foreign Ministry maintains ongoing contact with Arab countries on regional security issues.

13:12:13

[One US Fighter Pilot Still Missing; Trump: Hopes "That Scenario" Won't Happen] A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle two-seat fighter jet was shot down over Iran on March 3. Both pilots ejected safely; one was rescued by US forces, while the other remains missing. US President Trump briefly gave a telephone interview to the British newspaper *The Independent* that day, and when asked how the US would respond if the pilot were captured or harmed in Iran, Trump said, "I can't say because—we hope that won't happen." He then quickly ended the call. (Xinhua)

13:11:50

[Wildfires Spread Rapidly in Southern California, Local Governments Issue Evacuation Orders] A wildfire broke out in Southern California on March 3rd, spreading rapidly due to strong winds. Local authorities have issued multiple evacuation orders and are investigating the cause of the fire. Fire officials stated that the wildfire broke out around 11:00 AM local time in an area east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County, California, and by 3:30 PM that day, the burned area had expanded to 11.5 square kilometers. Moreno Valley is located more than 100 kilometers east of Los Angeles, California's largest city. The affected area is inhabited, but sparsely populated. Local authorities immediately issued multiple evacuation orders; the number of households affected is currently unknown. (CCTV News)

13:11:26

German Geosciences Research Center (GFZ): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has occurred in the mid-Indian Ocean Ridge.

13:09:54

Vietnam's annual rate of imports in March

Previous : 4.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 27.80%

12:46:06

Lao Miao pure gold jewelry is priced at 1435 yuan/gram, down 11 yuan/gram from the previous day's price of 1446 yuan/gram. Chow Sang Sang pure gold jewelry is priced at 1441 yuan/gram, down 1 yuan/gram from the previous day's price of 1442 yuan/gram. Lao Feng Xiang pure gold jewelry is priced at 1435 yuan/gram, down 5 yuan/gram from the previous day's price of 1440 yuan/gram.

12:31:06

According to an Iranian diplomatic source, if Iran decides to negotiate with the United States, it will notify friendly countries, including Russia.

12:30:19

Starting at approximately 7:30 AM local time on the 4th, CCTV reporters in Tehran, the capital of Iran, heard multiple explosions. (CCTV News)

12:30:03

NASA: Artemis program astronauts have completed half of their lunar mission.

12:12:58

Commenting on the potential direction of US military operations into Iran, an Iranian diplomatic source told reporters that if the US launches ground military operations, it will be up to Iran to decide how it will end.

12:11:58

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, a missile attack occurred north of Tehran, resulting in one casualty.

12:09:40

[South Korea Encourages Off-Peak Public Transportation Use Amid Tight Energy Supply] The South Korean presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, announced on March 3 that, in response to the tightening energy supply caused by instability in the Middle East, the government plans to offer incentives to encourage the public to use public transportation during off-peak hours. Yonhap News Agency quoted Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Jeon Eun-soo at a press conference on March 3 as saying that the South Korean government held an emergency response meeting on March 2 to discuss specific plans to distribute public transportation demand during peak hours. The public sector will be the first to introduce a flexible commuting system, and the feasibility of extending this policy to the private sector will be studied later. (Xinhua)

11:53:46

[US May Delay Order of Tomahawk Missiles from Japan] Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that Japan's order for approximately 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US may be delayed due to the ongoing conflict with Iran depleting US weapons stockpiles. Bloomberg also cited sources indicating that the US military had approximately 4,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles of various models in stockpile before the military action against Iran. Raytheon is scheduled to produce approximately 100 new Tomahawk missiles by 2025, while also upgrading approximately 240 older Tomahawk missiles to the latest standard. Sources estimate that the number of missiles the US military has consumed in this conflict so far is equivalent to more than two years of Raytheon's production. (CCTV International News)

11:51:59

India's largest state-owned natural gas exploration and production company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), said it has resumed operations after a fire at its processing platform off the coast of Mumbai injured about 10 people. The company said in a statement on Saturday that the fire broke out at 5:45 p.m. local time on Friday and was quickly brought under control. The statement added that all the injured are in stable condition and production has resumed.

11:51:42

[South Africa's New Visa Grace Period Extension Expected to Stimulate Tourism Market] South Africa's Department of Home Affairs recently announced a significant extension of its visa grace period, originally scheduled to expire in 2026, to June 30, 2027. Visa applicants are allowed to legally stay and freely enter and exit the country during the visa processing period. Industry insiders believe that the implementation of this policy will further stimulate the South African tourism market, and the South African government will also take several measures to unleash its potential. (CCTV News)

11:51:30

Market news: Hezbollah in Lebanon claims to have carried out a drone attack on northern Israel.

11:26:24

Market news: Hezbollah in Lebanon claims to have carried out a drone attack on northern Israel.

11:10:00

[Turkey Cancels Tariffs on Some Fertilizers Due to Rising Agricultural Costs from the Iranian Conflict] Turkey's Ministry of Trade announced on March 3 that it has canceled tariffs on some basic nitrogen fertilizers and compound fertilizers, including urea, to protect the agricultural sector from rising costs caused by the conflict in Iran and to promote fertilizer supply security. In a statement, the Ministry said the impact of the Iranian conflict on supply chains and product prices is already evident, and this measure aims to prevent "speculative price fluctuations." It was reported that Turkey had already canceled tariffs on urea imports from some countries in March. (Xinhua)

11:09:26

[Middle East Situation Leads to Fuel Shortage, Forcing Many Hot Springs in Japan to Close] Japanese media reported on the 3rd that due to the situation in the Middle East, Japan's crude oil imports have plummeted, leading to a shortage of heavy oil, the fuel source for crude oil processing. Many hot springs and bathing facilities in Japan have been forced to close due to a lack of heavy oil for fuel, while others are reducing costs by shortening their operating hours. Ikeda Onsen in Gifu Prefecture, a well-known hot spring with approximately 10,000 visitors per month, is famous for its smooth, natural hot spring water. However, it announced its closure on the 3rd. Staff explained that the hot spring itself has a temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius and needs to be heated to over 40 degrees Celsius using a boiler, requiring approximately 1,400 liters of heavy oil daily. Due to the unreliable supply of heavy oil, Ikeda Onsen decided to close. (Xinhua News Agency)

11:09:16

US President Trump: March saw 178,000 new non-farm payroll jobs and a decline in the unemployment rate. Everyone agrees, even the fake news media. Make America Great Again!

11:08:49

Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone strikes in northern Israel.

11:08:40

Iranian media: Iranian drones attacked the Bukhrin camp in Kuwait, destroying a US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

10:55:44

[Huatai Securities: Inflation Expectations Under High Oil Prices Are the Core of Fed Policy; Even Without Interest Rate Hikes, Substantial Tightening May Occur] (1) Huatai Securities believes that the unexpected rebound in March non-farm payroll data shows that the US job market remains resilient. However, compared to this, the impact of high oil prices under the Middle East conflict on inflation expectations is more critical to the Fed's monetary policy. (2) The recent escalation of the Middle East conflict and the resulting supply gap in crude oil due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed up oil prices and inflation expectations. Inflation has become the core variable of the Fed's policy. (3) The Fed's dual objectives of employment and inflation provide it with some room for maneuver, allowing it to avoid raising interest rates to combat inflation. However, even without raising interest rates, rising inflation expectations may lead to an upward shift in the Treasury yield curve, resulting in substantial tightening.

10:47:41

[Expert Analysis: Two US Fighter Jets May Be Related] According to reports from the Iranian military and the United States, on April 3rd local time, two US military aircraft crashed in Iran, including an F-series fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft. CCTV military observer Wei Dongxu stated that air defense combat videos released by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps show an aerial target highly similar in appearance to an A-10 attack aircraft being locked onto by Iranian air defense systems and subsequently shot down. The A-10 attack aircraft's entry into the relevant area for combat operations may be related to the downing of the F-15E fighter jet. After the F-15E pilot ejected, US rescue forces would arrive in the area to rescue him. In this situation, he would need an air support platform. Therefore, this F-15E downing incident has already triggered a series of chain reactions, making the entry of US aircraft into Iranian airspace even more dangerous. (CCTV News)

10:47:07

[Fire Breaks Out at San Francisco International Airport] A fire broke out in the cargo storage area of San Francisco International Airport on the afternoon of April 3, local time, but it did not affect airport operations. The San Francisco Fire Department stated that the fire is under control and there are no reports of injuries, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation. (CCTV International News)

10:46:53

Qwen3.6-Plus, a new model released on April 4th, topped the daily rankings of OpenRouter, a globally renowned platform for calling large model APIs, just one day after its release. Data shows that Qwen3.6-Plus's daily call volume exceeded 1.4 trillion tokens, breaking the platform's global record for single-day single-model call volume.

10:33:08

[my country Leads International Standard for Capacitors in High-Voltage Direct Current Transmission] A proposal initiated by my country for an international standard, "DC Filter Capacitors for High-Voltage Direct Current Transmission Systems," was recently approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This standard is the first international standard specifically addressing DC filter capacitors in the field of high-voltage direct current transmission, filling a gap in related professional standards. The standard was led by Chinese experts, with participation from experts from Italy, France, Germany, and other countries. The development of this standard will facilitate the sharing of advanced technological concepts of China's core high-voltage direct current transmission equipment with the world, contributing more Chinese strength to global energy transition and power system upgrading. (CCTV News)

10:11:27

[Tourism Expected to Grow 6% During Qingming Festival Holiday, with Inter-Provincial Travel Accounting for Over 54%] Today is the first day of the Qingming Festival holiday. China Mobile's Wutong Big Data analysis shows that the overlap of the spring break for some primary and secondary school students with the Qingming Festival holiday has boosted travel enthusiasm, with the overall number of travelers expected to increase by 6% compared to the same period last year. It is understood that Jiangsu, Sichuan, Anhui, Guizhou, and other regions have arranged their spring break from April 1st to 3rd, connecting it with the Qingming Festival holiday to form a six-day continuous holiday. Since April 1st, the number of travelers in these spring break areas has increased by 41% compared to the same period last year. In terms of travel type, intra-provincial travel accounts for 46%, while inter-provincial travel accounts for 54%, with the proportion of inter-provincial travelers increasing by 12 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Overall, the extended holiday has expanded people's travel radius. Data shows that museums, key scenic spots, patriotic education bases, and theme parks in spring break areas have seen an 18% increase in visitor traffic since the start of the spring break compared to the same period last year. (CCTV News)

10:06:48

[Vietnam's GDP growth slowed to 7.83% in the first quarter, with dependence on Middle Eastern oil being the main reason] (1) According to data from the National Statistics Department of Vietnam, the country's GDP grew by 7.83% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, lower than the 8.46% in the fourth quarter of last year, and the economic growth rate slowed down compared to the previous quarter. (2) The Vietnamese government has set a growth target of no less than 10% for this year, but is currently facing pressure. More than 80% of the country's crude oil is imported from the Middle East, and the war with Iran has disrupted the transportation of crude oil from the Middle East. (3) Rising fuel prices have forced Vietnamese airlines to reduce operations, and the authorities have taken measures to control costs, including reducing fuel taxes, subsidizing prices through government funds, and encouraging remote work to reduce energy consumption.

10:06:17

Saudi Civil Defense: The threat to the eastern region has been lifted, and the alert has been lifted.

10:06:08

[US Officials: Iranian Attack on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Caused Severe Damage] On April 3, local time, US officials stated that the damage caused by an Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia in March was more severe than previously disclosed, demonstrating Iran's capability to target US assets in Saudi Arabia. The attack reportedly occurred on March 3 when an Iranian drone evaded Riyadh's air defenses and struck the US Embassy. A minute later, a second drone flew into the gap left by the first drone and exploded. US officials stated that the attack hit a secure area of the embassy and caused severe damage to multiple floors. A CIA station in the area was also among those attacked. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense stated on March 3 that, according to preliminary assessments, the US Embassy was attacked by two drones that day, causing a localized fire and minor damage to the embassy building. (CCTV News)

09:53:25

Dubai authorities said they have dealt with an incident caused by debris falling onto the facade of a building in the Dubai Marina area. No fire or injuries were reported.

09:53:14

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 8:35 a.m. local time on April 4, according to a report released by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The earthquake had a focal depth of 29 kilometers and was located 121 kilometers southeast of North Sulawesi province. (CCTV News)

09:41:24

[National Bureau of Statistics: Live Pig Prices Down 5.9% Month-on-Month in Late March] According to the National Bureau of Statistics on April 4th, monitoring of market prices for 50 key production materials across nine categories in the national circulation sector shows that in late March 2026, compared to mid-March, prices for 31 products increased, 16 decreased, and 3 remained unchanged. Among them, the price of live pigs (three-way crossbred) was 9.5 yuan/kg, a decrease of 5.9% month-on-month.

09:41:02

According to Iranian media, an explosion was heard in Isfahan, central Iran.

09:32:36

[Iran Plans to Categorize Countries for Strait of Hormuz Access] (1) According to Al Jazeera, Iran plans to categorize countries into three groups based on their permission to enter the Strait of Hormuz: hostile, neutral, and friendly. (2) Hostile countries will be prohibited from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (3) Neutral countries will be required to pay a fee to pass through.

09:27:02

On March 3, local time, Tehrani, the chargé d'affaires of the Iranian Embassy in Argentina, left Argentina at the request of the Argentine government. Before departing, Tehrani stated that the expulsion decision "does not benefit Argentina and will only make things worse." (CCTV)

09:24:15

According to China State Railway Group, the national railway system is expected to transport 21.9 million passengers today (April 4), with 1,173 additional passenger trains planned. Yesterday, the national railway system transported 18.252 million passengers, with transportation proceeding safely, smoothly, and orderly. (CCTV News)

09:16:41

The US dollar bucked the trend and rose despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a surprisingly strong non-farm payrolls report, but its safe-haven appeal is fading. Details>

09:08:11

Vietnam's trade balance for March

Previous : -10.45 Forecast : -

Published Value -6.77

09:07:04

Vietnam's annual rate of retail sales in March

Previous : 8.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 12.10%

09:06:35

Vietnam's National Statistics Department: Rice exports in March decreased by 10.6% year-on-year to 965,000 tons; a 3% decrease is projected for March 2025.

09:06:16

Vietnam's National Statistics Office reported that coffee exports in the first quarter increased by 14% year-on-year to 585,000 tons, while exports in the first quarter of 2025 are projected to decrease by 15.8% year-on-year.

09:05:36

Vietnam's annual export rate in March

Previous : 5.70% Forecast : -

Published Value 20%

09:05:33

Vietnam's CPI annual rate in March

Previous : 3.35% Forecast : -

Published Value 4.65%

09:05:33

Vietnam's industrial output year-on-year rate in March

Previous : 1% Forecast : -

Published Value 6.90%

09:01:32

Vietnam's GDP growth rate in the first quarter

Previous : 8.46% Forecast : -

Published Value 7.83%

08:59:31

[Shanghai Shipping Exchange: Geopolitical Tensions Drive Freight Rates Up on Most Routes] (1) This week, China's export container shipping market continued to face a tense geopolitical situation, with freight rates on most ocean routes continuing to rise, driving up the composite index. The Shanghai Export Container Freight Index was 1854.96 points, up 1.5% from the previous period. (2) Regarding the Persian Gulf route, the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East continues to severely impact the regional shipping market. Currently, the routes remain stagnant, and the overall transportation market is characterized by high prices but low volume. (3) Despite this, market freight rates continued to rise this week. The market freight rate (including ocean freight and surcharges) from Shanghai Port to the main ports of the Persian Gulf was US$3977/TEU, up 6.7% from the previous period.

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