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2 rescuers killed in cargo ship attack in Red Sea
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The attack on the cargo ship hit rescue forces evacuating the crew, marking the first death since the regional conflict broke out.
World on August 12: US fires, neutralizes cargo ship suspected of violating blockade order
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US launches missile to neutralize ship suspected of violating blockade orders; Houthi attacks Saudi Arabian military cargo ship;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 12.
US plans to build deterrent defense line in Indo-Pacific
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The Pentagon revealed that the US is planning to build a deterrent defense line in the Indo-Pacific.
Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel
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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.
WHO assesses community spread risk from hantavirus outbreak
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The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius recorded 7 cases, 3 deaths. WHO assesses the risk of spreading to the community at a low level.
Germany hands over plant associated with Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Ukraine
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Germany will transfer a gas-fired power plant that used to serve Russia's Nord Stream 1 pipeline to a Ukrainian electricity operator.
2 low pressure systems move towards the Philippines, possibly strengthening into Typhoon Caloy
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Two low pressure systems are moving towards the Philippines, one of which enters the forecast area on May 5, while the other low pressure system is strengthening.
South Korean ship fired and exploded in Hormuz for the first time, US President says it was due to Iran
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A cargo ship operated by South Korea exploded on May 4, in Hormuz, in an incident that US President Donald Trump said was caused by an Iranian attack.
Russian representative warns of nuclear weapon scenario in Finland
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Russia warns of increased security risks if Finland and European countries allow the storage of nuclear weapons on their territory.
Hantavirus source on Dutch yacht may be related to rats
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WHO is investigating an outbreak suspected of being caused by the hantavirus on the yacht MV Hondius, after 3 people died and many others needed emergency medical care.
Russia - Ukraine announce ceasefire out of sync
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President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky made separate ceasefire declarations on the occasion of Russia's Victory Day.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant damaged by UAV
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Monitoring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was damaged, raising concerns about regional nuclear safety.
Plane crashes into building in Brazil, 3 people killed
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The plane crash in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) killed 3 people, and many seriously injured people were taken to the emergency room.
UK condemns Iran's attacks on UAE
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Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz escalates strongly, leading to UK condemnation of Iran's new attack on the UAE.
Two US destroyers escape attack on Iran, successfully cross Hormuz
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Two US Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after dodging a series of attacks from Iran.
Fireworks factory explosion in China, 81 casualties
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The fireworks factory explosion in China occurred on May 4 in Liuyang, Changsha city, Hunan province.
Low pressure outside the Philippines accelerates, may strengthen today
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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to strengthen into a tropical depression on May 5.
Shaping Vietnam - India cooperation in a new phase
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At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation paid a state visit to the Republic of India from May 5 to May 7.
Kuwait for the first time has not exported a barrel of oil in 35 years
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Kuwait did not export any barrels of crude oil last month, according to data from a maritime tracking unit.
