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Cambodia exports durian to China, competing with Thailand and Vietnam
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Cambodia officially joined the Chinese durian market, where Thailand and Vietnam have a large market share.
World 24h: Russian gas flows into the EU without the need for the Ukrainian pipeline
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World news 18.5: No need for Ukrainian pipelines, Russian gas still flows into the EU; Hot weather hits early, forecast to break temperature records in China...
European weapons continue to flow into Ukraine despite strong warnings from Russia
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Several European countries continue to provide military aid to Ukraine, despite Russia's warnings that the move would prolong the conflict.
The shout attracted attention at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
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Amid a series of slogans shouting at the inauguration of the new President Leo XIV, the sudden scream mentioning a baseball team in Chicago (USA) attracted attention.
China develops AI to translate animal language into human language
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China's Baidu Group has applied for a patent for an AI system capable of translating animal language into human language.
US is downgraded for the first time in more than 100 years amid a warning of bankruptcy
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The US was shocked by Moody's when it lowered its credit rating from AAA to Aa1 after more than a century of maintaining a "golden" level of financial credit.
Close-up of the collision between a Mexicoese naval ship and the Brooklyn Bridge (US)
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On the evening of May 17 (US time), the Spanish naval training ship Cuauhtemoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, killing two people.
A Spanish Navy ship carrying 277 people crashed straight into a Brooklyn bridge in the US
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The sudden collision of a Spanish naval training ship with a Brooklyn bridge in New York (USA) injured at least 19 people.
Russian Buk-M2 anti-aircraft missile intercepted Ukraine's attack
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Russia's Buk-M2 anti-aircraft missile system shot down a series of HIMARS rocket shells of the Ukrainian armed forces in the direction of South Donetsk.
Europe's ambition to send troops to Ukraine is still far away
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The German Chancellor said that this is not the time to talk about plans to send troops to Ukraine, the priority is to promote a ceasefire between Kiev and Moscow.
Israeli military expands campaign, heavily bombs Gaza Strip
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At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in the latest Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip.
US considers immigration TV show, whoever wins will be naturalized
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering the idea of building a reality TV show for immigrants, with the reward being US citizenship.
The US is about to run out of patience, Europe could suffer a loss of 1,000 billion USD
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The price for Europe to cover the shortage from the US withdrawal could be up to 1,000 billion USD in 25 years.
Pope Leo XIV officially takes office today
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The inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18, expected to be attended by thousands of believers and many world leaders.
Hot weather hits early, forecast to break temperature record in China
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China faces an unprecedented heat wave in May, with temperatures could reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius in the north.
Mr. Trump hopes to meet Mr. Putin as soon as possible
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President Donald Trump wants to hold a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Russia - NATO tense like a played day in the Baltic Sea
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Tensions in the Baltic Sea are escalating as Russian civilian ships are repeatedly threatened by NATO.
Without the need for the Ukrainian pipeline, Russian gas still flows into the EU en masse
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Russian gas will still account for the second largest market share in the EU in the first quarter of 2025, despite completely stopping transit through the Ukrainian gas pipeline.
US prepares to discuss with NATO about withdrawing troops from Europe
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The US is preparing to enter discussions on the possibility of withdrawing troops from Europe, according to the US Ambassador to NATO.
Mr. Trump criticizes Ukraine's military aid
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President Trump said that Mr. Zelensky did not make the conflict mediation process easier, expressing his frustration with the military aid to Ukraine.