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Switzerland begins voting on population limits
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Swiss voters on June 14 voted in a referendum on the proposal to limit the national population to 10 million people by 2050.
Sweden twice deploys fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
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Sweden deploys JAS 39 Gripen fighters to intercept Russian Su-24 and Su-34 fighter jets.
President Putin declares Russia is taking the initiative with Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 13 declared that Russian forces are maintaining strategic initiative in the special military operation area.
Iran plants mines, seals uranium depot amid concerns about US launching seizure campaign
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Iran has sealed off its uranium stockpile and planted mines around it due to concerns that the US is launching a campaign to seize nuclear material.
Russia declares it does not accept armedization of the Arctic, ready to respond
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Any unilateral moves to increase military activity in the Arctic will lead to retaliatory measures from Russia.
Russia - US exchange views on easing sanctions as Middle East crisis pushes oil prices soaring
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Moscow and Washington are discussing the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil.
World 24h: Latest update on the MH370 search after 12 years
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World news 7. 3: Gasoline prices in the US increase by 15% due to conflict in the Middle East; Latest update on the search for MH370 after 12 years...
US responds to news of Russia providing locations of US warships and aircraft to Iran
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The Pentagon affirmed that US forces are monitoring the activities of Russia and Iran amid escalating conflict in the region.
Iranian President apologizes to Gulf neighboring countries
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologizes to Gulf neighboring countries in his latest speech on March 7.
US gasoline prices increase by 15% due to Middle East conflict
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The disruption of the global energy supply chain caused gasoline and oil prices in the US to escalate rapidly, creating new pressure on consumers.
French President proposes nuclear weapons for European security
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France's invitation to use nuclear weapons to protect the security of France's allies and partners in Europe is a new political move by President Emmanuel Macron.
Widespread extreme weather threatens 70 million people after deadly tornado in the US
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4 people died due to tornadoes sweeping through Michigan and nearly 70 million Americans in the extreme weather warning area.
Hungary launches retaliatory move against Ukraine over Druzhba pipeline deadlock
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Hungary announced the suspension of all deliveries of gasoline and diesel to Ukraine to put pressure on Kiev to restore crude oil from Russia.
US prosecutor gathers files to investigate Cuban official
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The top prosecutor of the US Department of Justice in Miami is considering criminal investigations against Cuban government officials.
US announces $20 billion insurance package for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US announced a $20 billion ship reinsurance program to restore energy and freight transportation that is paralyzed in the Persian Gulf.
EU may reject the possibility of admitting Ukraine in 2027
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The European Union (EU) may reject the possibility of admitting Ukraine in 2027 due to concerns about the actual progress of reforms in Kiev.
US says there will be more large-scale airstrikes on Iran, wants to erase missile stockpiles
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will deploy the largest-scale bombing campaign ever into Iran tonight (local time).
Nuclear war could kill 5 billion people, only 2 countries survive
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Nuclear war experts believe that only 2 countries will survive in the event of a nuclear war.
Russia may have provided intelligence to Iran to attack the US in the Middle East
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Russia may have provided intelligence for Iran to attack US forces, including the locations of US warships and aircraft in the Middle East.
World's largest gold buyer plans to sell $13 billion in gold reserves
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The State Bank of Poland is considering selling gold to finance defense.
