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IMF concerned about global economic shock if artificial intelligence fails to meet expectations

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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the world economy is facing many risks, from inflation, increasing debt costs and the AI wave.

China confirms President Xi Jinping's visit to the US

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed the timing of President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States.

Russia attacks Ukrainian strategic port in Black Sea, hitting military cargo ship

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian forces attacked logistics centers, warehouses and Ukrainian seaports, hitting cargo ships to the port of Odessa.

Europe urgently pumps 45 billion cubic meters of gas, still not enough for winter

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Europe is sprinting to accumulate gas before winter as new reserves reach 69.59%, the lowest level at the same time since 2011.

Thousands of French people take to the streets to protest the new security bill

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Thousands of people participated in protests in Paris and many major cities of France to protest the bill on the right to use force of security forces.

Russia controls 94 more buildings, eliminating 95 Ukrainian soldiers in Konstantinovka

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Russia on June 20 said that forces of the Southern Operations Group have controlled 94 more buildings in Konstantinovka in the past 24 hours.

World 24h: Wall Street expert's forecast on gold prices

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World news 20.6: Hormuz Strait still has 80 mines, ships must go close to Oman's shores; Wall Street expert's forecast on gold prices...

Germans are less interested in military aid to Ukraine

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A new survey recorded a change in the attitude of Germans towards supporting Ukraine.

Russia comments on France's nuclear umbrella plan

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Russia believes that France's nuclear grid sharing plan does not help strengthen security.

Russia declares it has controlled 5 more residential communities in the Donetsk region in the past week

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On June 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that its forces had seized control of 5 residential areas in Donetsk in the past week.

The Strait of Hormuz has 80 mines left, ships must go close to the coast of Oman

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Sea transport in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored until 80 naval mines are cleared.

Information is valuable, journalism is valuable

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When dealing with companies leading the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the press industry needs to remind itself that: Information is valuable, journalism is valuable, Mr. A.G. Sulzberger, Chairman of the New York Times, emphasized at the WAN-IFRA World Press Congress in Marseille, France, in early June 2026.

World 24h: Forecast that the tropical depression may strengthen into a storm near the Philippines

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Latest world news 19.6: Tropical depression may strengthen into a major storm; Gold prices gradually lose their appeal as the USD increases...

After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines, more than 8,300 aftershocks appeared

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More than 8,300 aftershocks were recorded after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines.

Super ship carrying 80 million barrels of oil ready to cross the Strait of Hormuz

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Super oil tankers carrying nearly 80 million barrels of oil are anchored in the Persian Gulf and ready to cross the Strait of Hormuz at any time.

Iranian leader draws "red line" with the US in nuclear negotiations

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The Iranian Supreme Leader affirmed that Tehran is ready for dialogue but does not accept requests that exceed the limits from the US.

Vietnam - Russia affirm 6 major orientations for developing bilateral relations

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Six major orientations to develop Vietnam-Russia relations in the new period were affirmed by both sides.

Russia warns of consequences if NATO attacks Russian territory

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Russia declared it would react "decisively" if any NATO member country attacked Russian territory.

US Vice President: Israel only has one powerful ally in the world

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US Vice President JD Vance criticized objections to the Iran deal in Israel, affirming that Donald Trump is still Israel's most important ally.

Ukrainian President proposes EU accession roadmap under special mechanism

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President Zelensky proposed that the EU consider a faster accession path for Ukraine, while emphasizing Kiev's role in European security.