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Iran shoots down 24 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, US loses 20% of squadron
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Iran has destroyed more than 20 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by the US military since the conflict began.
World 24h: Forecast of risk of heavy rain as low pressure approaches the Philippines
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World news May 22: US sends new signals about ambitions in Greenland; Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain...
Belarus increases its role in Russia's defense machine
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The new report shows that Belarus is playing an increasingly important role in the supply chain serving the Russian defense industry.
Iran retains uranium stockpile, US-Iran negotiations encounter obstacles
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The US and Iran said that negotiations have progressed, but the two sides still have many disagreements about the nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
EU declares no return to buying Russian oil and gas, reveals new major supplier
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The European Union (EU) has announced that it will not return to buying Russian oil and gas, despite recent fluctuations in the energy market.
Russia declares it helps protect Venezuela's sovereignty
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Russia affirms that its steadfast diplomatic stance has played a decisive role in protecting Venezuela's sovereignty and position.
Cuba runs out of oil amid US tightening, Canada considers aid
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Cuba faces the risk of paralysis due to oil depletion under tight pressure from the US, while Canada is considering aid steps.
Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the 9th Party Congress.
EU fails to call on the US and G7 to block Russian oil supply
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The European Union (EU) faced a major obstacle when it could not convince the US and the G7 group to participate in the campaign to blockade Russia's crude oil export network.
Europe may postpone trade agreement with the US due to "tax chaos
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The European Union (EU) is considering suspending the ratification of a trade agreement with the US in the face of a tariff shock from Mr. Trump.
Hungary blocks Russia sanctions package, forces Ukraine to re-supply oil
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Hungary announced it would blockade the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes crude oil supplies.
US tariffs enter a new phase after Supreme Court ruling
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The US Supreme Court ruling rejecting President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs is seen as the end of a period of controversial tariff management. But almost immediately, the White House signaled a "Plan B".
Russia will put Estonia in sight if it receives NATO nuclear weapons
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Russia declared that Estonia would be targeted for nuclear weapons if it receives NATO nuclear weapons, after Tallinn signaled its readiness to consider this possibility.
Mr. Putin: Developing the Russian nuclear triad is an absolute priority
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Mr. Putin emphasized that developing the nuclear triad helps "ensure Russia's security".
Greenland rejects Trump's latest medical proposal
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The Prime Minister of Greenland as well as Danish leaders both rejected the US President's statement about the health situation in the Arctic territory.
Drug lord "El Mencho" killed sparks wave of violence in Mexico
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The death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, aka "El Mencho", sparked a wave of violent violence in Mexico.
90 billion USD of Russian oil flows through a network of 48 mystery companies
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A network of 48 "disguised" companies participating in Russian oil exports with a total value of over 90 billion USD has just been discovered.
Russia shoots down 7 HIMARS missiles and more than 300 Ukrainian UAVs in 1 day
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On February 22, Russian air defense forces shot down 7 rockets of the US-made HIMARS system, 5 guided bombs and 326 fixed-wing UAVs of Ukraine.
Gold prices stand firm at a high level, the target of 6,000 USD/ounce is still wide open
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Gold prices continue to hold steady around the 5,000 - 5,100 USD/ounce mark, showing that the precious metal is gradually "comfortable" in the record high price range.
7.1 magnitude earthquake in the East Sea
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 Richter scale occurred in the East Sea early in the morning of February 23.
