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Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought
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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.
Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant
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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.
US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration
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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.
Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
Ukraine is not in US military aid plan for 2027
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The US defense budget draft for 2027 does not include military aid to Ukraine, as confirmed by the Pentagon.
Iran threatens heavy retaliation if the US retaliates
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Iran warns it will launch a strong retaliatory strike if the US continues to attack again.
Iran's Supreme Leader makes tough statements on the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a tough statement on the Strait of Hormuz, protecting the country's nuclear and missile programs.
Russia participates in negotiations on a plan to remove uranium from Iran
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The IAEA is negotiating with Russia and some countries on a plan to remove enriched uranium from Iran.
Russia tightened the siege around Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region
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Russia's capture of Novodmitrovka is exerting strong pressure by surrounding all Kiev forces stationed in Konstantinovka.
US may use $15 million Dark Eagle supersonic missile to attack Iran
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The US military is considering bringing the long-range supersonic missile Dark Eagle worth $15 million to the Middle East.
World 24h: Russia expands LNG fleet
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World News 30. 4: Hotline of 18 people on duty to rescue ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Russia expands LNG fleet...
US may reduce troops in Germany as Trump sends new signal
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US President Donald Trump is considering reducing the number of US troops in Germany, amid tensions with the German Chancellor and the NATO alliance.
US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East
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US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East, reducing military power amid tensions with Iran.
Finland could become a target for Russian missiles if it opens up nuclear weapons
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Finland will become a legitimate target for Russian missiles if it imports nuclear weapons.
US proposes new maritime alliance to restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US calls on other countries to join a new international alliance to help ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia expands LNG fleet as Europe tightens imports
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All newly added LNG ships have been renamed and moved to fly the Russian flag. Previously, these ships were owned by an Oman company.
Trump and Putin phone call for the 12th time
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Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin discussed many topics, including a ceasefire on Victory Day, the peace process in Ukraine and the situation in Iran.
The mystery of the location of 11 tons of Iranian uranium
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Since 8 years ago, when the US withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran has accumulated about 11 tons of enriched uranium and the location of this uranium remains a mystery.
Hotline of 18 people on duty to rescue ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The UK Maritime Emergency Center plays a 24/7 switchboard role in remote rescue for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
