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China starts construction of world's largest LNG tanker
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China has just started construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker with a capacity of 271,000m3, which is introduced as the largest in the world today.
11m high tsunami forces hundreds of New Zealanders to evacuate
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Hundreds of coastal residents in New Zealand's capital Wellington had to evacuate when tsunamis up to 11m high hit the coastal area on June 9.
Robot helper who knows how to cook and wash clothes is about to be tested in people's homes
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A Chinese company will bring 100 human-shaped robots into households for free trials from this year.
Cuba experiences the strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years, with tremors spreading to the US and Mexico
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The 6.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the northwest coast of Cuba on June 8 is considered the strongest in the region in nearly 150 years.
Former Israeli Minister reveals how to push back Iran's 30-year nuclear program
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According to the former Israeli Defense Minister, Iran could lose 30 years of nuclear achievements if it is stripped of its existing enriched uranium.
French Minister of Justice refuses to resign after child murder investigation error
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The murder of an 11-year-old girl in France has sparked controversy about inadequacies in handling child abuse charges.
11m high tsunami hits New Zealand, hundreds evacuated
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Strong winds and tsunamis seriously affected Wellington (New Zealand), forcing authorities to deploy emergency measures.
US Apache helicopter crashes near the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump confirms information that a US military helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany and France cancel joint fighter jet project
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Prolonged disagreements between German and French defense corporations have caused one of Europe's most ambitious military programs to collapse.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares end to conflict
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The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister was made amid US calls for the parties to maintain a ceasefire.
Nuclear weapons return to the center of global geopolitical competition
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Countries possessing nuclear weapons are taking more warheads out of storage and installing them on launch systems.
Russia continues to control new settlements in Donetsk
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Units of the Russian Southern Operations Group have seized control of the Khimik settlement in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.
Iran announces list of retaliatory targets, targeting US and Israeli oil and gas facilities
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Iran warned it would target US and Israeli oil and gas facilities in the Middle East if its energy infrastructure continued to be attacked.
President Trump outlines two scenarios if the agreement with Iran collapses
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US President Donald Trump said he is ready to consider strong measures against Iran if the negotiation process with Tehran does not yield results.
World 24h: Russia warns Germany to buy high-priced energy because of refusing Nord Stream
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Latest world news 8.6: Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream; Not optimistic forecast about gold prices in the short term...
EU takes new action with oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet
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The EU allows the navy to participate in the IRINI operation to inspect and arrest ships suspected of transporting Russian oil in the Mediterranean.
North Korea rolls out red carpet, fires 21 rounds of cannons to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Crowds holding flags and fresh flowers stand along streets in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea to welcome the Chinese leader.
Japan closes 94 schools after black bear incident in residential area
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A black bear suddenly appeared in a residential area, causing the Japanese government to close 94 schools and issue an emergency warning to residents.
Hong Kong (China): Human-shaped robot will sell goods on the coast
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Hong Kong (China) promotes the application of artificial intelligence in life, while raising public awareness about new technologies.
South Korean President emphasizes North Korea's denuclearization goal
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South Korean President warns nuclear race could turn Northeast Asia into a dangerous hotspot.
