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World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.
South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Iran warns US Navy to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US and Iran make tough statements on maritime security.
Sweden seizes oil tanker suspected of carrying fake flag in the Baltic Sea
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Swedish Coast Guard arrests oil tanker in the Baltic Sea on May 3.
Low pressure connects to low pressure formed near the Philippines, may strengthen into a storm
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Two low pressure systems formed simultaneously off the coast of the Philippines, including 1 system that is likely to strengthen into a storm on May 5.
Austrian police arrest suspect related to poisoning HiPP weaning food
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A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria on charges related to a plot to extort money from a German infant food manufacturer.
2 US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco
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2 US soldiers went missing in Morocco after falling into a cliff and falling into the sea. The exercise has been temporarily suspended to focus on search and rescue.
President Trump launches ship escort campaign across Hormuz from today May 4
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President Trump's announcement was made in the context of a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz being attacked on the morning of May 3.
Suspected viral infection from animals, 3 passengers die on Dutch yacht
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3 passengers died and 3 others contracted the disease after a yacht departing from the Netherlands recorded an outbreak suspected of being caused by an animal-transmitted virus.
Russia launches 83 rounds of attacks, fighting escalates around Kostiantynivka
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Fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to the suburbs of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine's stronghold in Donetsk, becoming a new hotspot.
Russia takes advantage of expanding oil and gas market
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Russia will supply crude oil to Indonesia and Japan, as both countries seek to respond to the fuel crisis caused by the Iran conflict.
Russia announces removal of more than 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers from combat in 1 day
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The Ukrainian army lost about 1,235 soldiers in the area of Russia's special military operation in the past 24 hours.
Super El Nino dominates global weather, 2026 storm season faces major fluctuations
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Super El Nino is forecast to dominate storm activity in the Atlantic as the hurricane season begins.
World 24h: Gold price forecast to regain the 5,000 USD/ounce mark
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Latest world news May 3: Gold prices are forecast to approach the 5,000 USD/ounce mark; Oil tankers massively leave Hormuz, betting on risks in the Red Sea...
Israel approves spending billions of USD to buy fighter jets
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Israel has approved a plan to purchase 2 new fighter squadrons.
India - Russia BrahMos missile joint venture achieves record revenue
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India-Russia BrahMos Aerospace joint venture achieves record revenue in fiscal year 2025-2026 with a growth rate of 48.6%.
Oil tankers rush to leave Hormuz, betting on risks in the Red Sea
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More than 1,200 oil tankers are taking crude oil in the Red Sea as transport companies gradually give up hope that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen.
