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US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.
Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade
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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.
Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years
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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.
Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific
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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.
Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard
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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.
Special security plan for Melania Trump in Japan
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Tokyo police mobilized all female staff to perform a special duty to protect First Lady Melania Trump and other vulnerable women, including the daughter of US President Ivanaka Trump during her trip to Japan.
Security tightened at the scene of the truck terrorist attack in New York
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On the afternoon of October 31, a man drove a rented truck into a pedestrian and bicycle section, killing at least 8 people. Witness accounts that when the gunshot rang out, people struggled to find a place to hide. Immediately after the incident, the scene was sealed off to serve the investigation.
New York City terrorist attack on Halloween kills 8 people
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8 people died and more than 15 people were injured in a terrorist attack when a pickup truck crashed into a pedestrian in New York, USA on Halloween.
A series of little-known brightly smiling photos of Mr. Kim Jong-un
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The photos from Kim Jong-un's recent visit to the cosmetics factory are not the only photos that the leader shows concern for North Korean people and workers.
Moscow responds to Ukraine over "threat from Russian Submarines"
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The Chairman of the Duma Committee on National Defense criticized the statement of the Ukrainian military house, saying that there was a "threat" from Russian subspace.
Mr. Kim Jong-un spent a fun day out with his wife
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Putting aside the tense scandals between North Korea and the US and its allies, leader Kim Jong-un had a fun day with his wife visiting a cosmetics factory in Pyongyang.
The wonder inside a very different North Korea
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4-lane road. Lexus car brand on the street. Modern eye hospital. High-rise buildings. Peaceful beauty. A very different North Korea appears in the lens of the Straits Times reporter.
Russia designs helicopter with a speed of over 400km/h
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The new Russian military helicopter capable of reaching speeds of over 400 km/h will not be based on the design of the Mi-24 helicopter.
President Putin launches 4 strategic ballistic missiles
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On the afternoon of October 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin, concurrently Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, attended a training session to control the Russian Strategic Nuclear Forces.
Officials and members of the royal family around the world attend the funeral of the Thai king
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The funeral of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej has 6 rituals with the participation of 5,613 people in colorful costumes will take place over 3 days, October 26, 27 and 29, according to The Nation.
Sea of people wearing black at the funeral to part ways with the former Thai king
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The funeral and cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej began on October 25.
Photo: The gilded portrait of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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The funeral of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lasted 5 days with the main activity being the burning ceremony of the golden-plated crematorium in the historical center of the capital Bangkok.
Giant leaf carpet at Thai king's $90 million funeral
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Thailand is during the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled the country for 7 decades, who died on October 13, 2016 at the age of 88.
Former President George H.W.Bush, nearly 90 years old, accused of sexual assault
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Former US President George H.W.Bush (Bush's father) has apologized after actress Heather Lind accused him of sexual assault.
Thousands of Thais carry photos, wear rain to bid farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Thailand is preparing to hold a 5-day funeral for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away last year at the age of 88.
