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Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam

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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.

Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market

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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.

New low pressure may form with 2 disturbance areas after Typhoon Saudel

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PAGASA warns of a low pressure area that may form in the east of the Philippines, along with 2 other disturbance areas in the next 2 weeks.

The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate

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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.

Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany

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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.

Iran says new situation is forming in the Strait of Hormuz

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The Iranian Parliament Speaker said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is changing, in the context of increasing maritime tensions between Iran and the US.

US - Iran: Ceasefire agreement increasingly fragile

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The ceasefire agreement in the Middle East is facing the risk of collapse as the US and Iran continue military actions to control the Strait of Hormuz.

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.