America
US increases military ship presence in the Middle East
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The US is deploying more modern destroyers to the Middle East, including warships equipped with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laser systems.
US builds antenna that can guide signals without mechanical instruction
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The US is developing a super-material antenna that can guide RF signals electronically, without mechanical instruction, serving UAVs and modern on-site communication.
US blocks Iranian-flagged oil tanker, forced to change direction amidst tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Marine Corps intercepts and redirects an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of evading US Navy blockade orders.
US issues ultimatum, puts Iran in two choices
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US Vice President JD Vance said that Iran must commit not to possess nuclear weapons, otherwise Washington may resume military operations.
Russia warns of consequences for any nuclear test country
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow will have a corresponding response if any country conducts nuclear tests.
Rumors spread that the US is about to narrow its military force to support the European crisis
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Washington's new plan raises concerns about the future of US military commitments to European allies.
US continues to allow sending abortion pills by mail
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The US Supreme Court temporarily maintains access to abortion drugs through remote medical examination and postal services.
US cancels plan to send 4,000 troops to Poland
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The Pentagon's new decision raises further controversy about the US military presence in Europe.
President Donald Trump visits Zhongnanhai, holds talks with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping
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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping will enter the 2nd day of discussions within the framework of the US-China summit.
US warns of deadline for Iran to reach weapons-grade uranium
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The US Energy Secretary believes that Iran can enrich part of the uranium to weapons level in a few weeks, but still needs more time to weaponize it.
US announces number of ships allowed to pass through Iranian ports in the first month of blockade
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CENTCOM said US forces had diverted 67 merchant ships and sent 15 humanitarian ships through Iranian ports in the first month of blockading Iran.
President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, China
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President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of May 13, beginning a state visit to China.
US wants to restore Nord Stream, buy cheap from Europe to control gas prices
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The US plans to restore Nord Stream and buy this gas pipeline from European companies at a cheap price to then decide the gas price themselves.
US withdraws troops from Germany, NATO's eastern flank competes for more troops
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At least 5 NATO countries on the eastern flank of Europe are seeking to attract US troops to station on their territory.
President Trump supports temporary suspension of US gasoline and oil taxes
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Fuel prices rose sharply due to the Iran conflict, causing President Trump's administration to consider reducing the burden on consumers.
