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UK commits to support Vietnam's development of financial center
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Vietnam hopes that the UK will continue to support ASEAN countries in developing and connecting international financial centers, promoting the development of the ASEAN - UK Multilateral Air Transport Agreement.
New discovery of Russian LNG ship attack in the Mediterranean
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The investigation found that the Arctic Metagaz ship was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles at sea from Libyan territory.
Iran still has half of its missile arsenal, thousands of UAVs
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Iran's core military capabilities have not been neutralized despite more than a month of intense airstrikes by the US and Israel.
Russian gas pipeline TurkStream attacked by UAV
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The Russkaya gas compression station of the TurkStream gas pipeline was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Suspect in sexual assault on actress prepares to go to court
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The suspect in the sexual assault case in Thailand will be brought to court on the morning of April 3 (local time) to consider temporary detention according to regulations.
Ukraine urges US to increase weapons assistance
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The US's failure to provide Ukraine with missile launch systems is a reason for Kiev to urge Washington to increase its arms assistance.
China bottoms Russian oil prices to supplement strategic oil reserves
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China is seeking to capitalise on Russia's lowest oil prices to supplement its national strategic oil reserves.
Giant sinkhole in China holds a secret
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The giant sinkhole in China was discovered by cave explorers in a forest with rare ancient trees.
Russia warns of global hunger, declares not to export food
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Russia will not export food to avoid damaging its own markets, as global hunger may occur.
Hundreds more Azov Battalion soldiers surrender at Azovstal steel factory
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771 more Ukrainian Azov battalion fighters surrendered to Russia at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol in the past 24 hours.
China launches the world's first smart unmanned ship
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China launched the world's first ship with a smart unmanned system in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on May 18.
World's largest Russian arms buyers seek additional supply
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India, the world's largest Russian arms buyer, is looking for alternative suppliers as Moscow is launching a military campaign in Ukraine and facing Western sanctions.
Finnish company sues Russian Gazprom for selling gas in rubles
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The Finnish energy company has refused to accept payment for Russian gas in rubles, claiming to take Gazprom energy company to arbitration.
North Korea increases nearly 2 million suspected COVID-19 cases
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North Korea reported more than 260,000 suspected cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of suspected cases to nearly 2 million.
Senior commander of the Azov Battalion of Ukraine refuses to surrender
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Senior commanders of Ukraine's Azov battalion at Azovstal and Mariupol steel plants refused to surrender to the Russian army.
US reopens ambassade in Ukraine
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On May 18, the US State Department reopened the Embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kiev after more than 3 months of closure due to Russia's military campaign.
The fate of nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov Battalion surrendered
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Russia seeks to prosecute all Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov Battalion after they surrendered at the Azovstal steel plant.
US "sea demons": The biggest threat to Russian warships?
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Are US weapons equipped for Ukraine, nicknamed the "sea Devils", the biggest threat to Russian warships in the Black Sea?
Can Turkey prevent Finland and Sweden from joining NATO?
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To date, Turkey is the only NATO member that has not supported Finland and Sweden in joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Russia plans to withdraw from WHO, WTO
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The proposal to end Russia's membership in the WHO and WTO has been sent to parliament.