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Russia unexpectedly becomes a rare intermediary channel amidst Iranian war
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Amidst the escalating war between the US, Israel and Iran, Russia suddenly became a rare intermediary capable of contacting most parties.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed, China negotiates separately with Iran
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China is secretly negotiating with Iran to ensure that oil and LNG tankers can safely travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's underground "missile city" reveals weaknesses in conflict with US - Israel
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Iran's underground "missile cities", once considered strategic shields, are gradually becoming one of the country's biggest weaknesses.
Middle East in turmoil, 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil unexpectedly find big customers
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Amidst the Middle East conflict disrupting energy transport, about 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil are believed to be shifting to India.
Iran's cheap drones rush to attack, US seeks interceptor weapons from Ukraine
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The US wants to buy Ukrainian drone interceptor equipment to deal with Iranian drones due to the lack of Patriot missiles.
Soldiers and armored vehicles of the US - Thailand - Korea rushed to the "Golden Ho" drill
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South Korea deploys hundreds of soldiers to participate in the annual Golden Rooster military exercise in the Asia-Pacific region organized by the US and Thailand.
Scene of the helicopter crash carrying a Mexican Minister for patrolling and examining the earthquake
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On the evening of February 16 (local time), a military helicopter carrying theense Minister of Home Affairs of Mexico and officials surveyed and assessed the damage caused by the earthquake in the southwest of the country, killing 13 people and injuring 15 others.
1,300-year-old sacred temple in Tibet caught fire
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A major fire broke out at jokhang Temple on February 17, causing serious damage to a 1,300-year-old religious site considered the sacred center of Buddhist India.
Fire in the Russian fleet area in the Far East, smoke rises to the sky
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The fire broke out on the Shaposhnikov Nguyen phago ship of the Pacific Navy, anchored at the Dalzavod ship repair yard in the city of Vladivostok, Far East, Russia on the morning of February 16.
Beauty Corps of North Korea enthusiastically cheers on the Korean team to compete in the Olympics
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The "Beauty Corps" of North Korea made a surprising appearance in the badminton match between the Korean men's team and the Czech Republic team in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics on February 15.
Asian community around the world joyfully welcomes the New Year
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More than 1.4 billion Chinese people as well as people of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and South Korea... and the Asian community around the world are celebrating in the atmosphere of the first day of the new year of the Snake.
Asian countries bustle to welcome the New Year of the Snake
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People in Asian countries such as China, Singapore, Vietnam... happily welcomed the New Year of the Snake.
Early fireworks in China, South Korea decorates to welcome the New Year
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The Lunar New Year atmosphere is spreading throughout Asia, everyone is eager for the moment of transition between the new year and the old year.
Scene of shocking school shooting in the US
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At least 17 people have died after a 19-year-old gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida (USA) on the afternoon of February 14.
The moment the Russian An-148 plane carrying 71 people exploded
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The moment the Russian An-148 plane crashed in the suburbs of Moscow on February 11 was captured by a surveillance camera.
Revealing the secret of Russia's gold reserves
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Reporters from Komsomolskaya Pravda were the first authors to have access to the central bank's main reserve gold vault and they shared with Sputnik unique photos, revealing the secret to the vault filled with gold.
Russia shocked by the tragic plane crash near Moscow, 71 people died
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The Russian Investigative Committee today, February 11, opened an investigation into the Saratov Airlines plane crash near Moscow that killed 71 people.
Helicopter crash, at least 7 tourists injured
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At least three people were killed and four injured in a tourist helicopter crash in Arizona (USA) on February 10.
Photo of Yingluck Shinawatra shopping with Mr. Thaksin in China revealed
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Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and his brother Thaksin were seen shopping in Beijing (China).
Mr. Kim Jong-un unexpectedly invited the President of South Korea to North Korea
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Mr. Kim Jong-un invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Pyongyang as soon as possible. If the visit takes place, this could be the third inter-Korean summit ever.