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Russia declares control of 85% of Ukraine's Krasny Liman region
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Shock units of the Russian 25th Army Group control 85% of the city of Krasny Liman and more than 50% of the Shiykovka region of Ukraine.
President Trump considers lifting sanctions on Chinese company buying Iranian oil
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US President Donald Trump shares Chinese President Xi Jinping's opinion on the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino returns, storm season in the eastern Pacific forecast to be fierce
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El Nino is about to form and sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are rising right when the storm season in the eastern Pacific Ocean begins on May 15.
Mr. Trump unexpectedly loosens stance on Iran's nuclear program
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Mr. Trump believes that 20 years is enough to limit Iran's nuclear program.
Putin visits China immediately after Trump's visit
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Mr. Putin will visit Beijing, China just days after Mr. Trump's visit.
Pirates attack oil tanker from the Middle East, arrest 17 sailors
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A tanker on its way from the Persian Gulf to Somalia was hijacked by pirates, raising concerns about the return of piracy in the region.
France accelerates arms production after Middle East conflict
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France admits to lacking ammunition after international military operations and has mobilized industry to accelerate missile production to replenish stockpiles.
US Navy blocks Iran-linked ship near Hormuz
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The US Navy intercepted a ship under sanctions in the Arabian Sea on April 25.
Russia bombs Dnipro multiple times in 20 hours
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Russia bombed the city of Dnipro in southeastern Ukraine as well as targeted other areas on April 25 with drone and missile attacks.
Bombing in Colombia, 13 people killed
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The bombing on a key route in Colombia left many people dead and injured, raising concerns about escalating violence.
President Trump evacuates after security incident at White House reporters' dinner party
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US President Donald Trump attended the annual White House Press Association dinner party in Washington on April 25.
EU begins blocking Russian LNG under short-term contract
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The official ban took effect from April 25, but Russia's LNG sales to the EU are forecast to only decrease sharply from 2027 onwards.
El Nino is likely to form in the next few weeks
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El Nino is forecast to return as early as May this year, with the potential to affect global temperatures and rainfall patterns around the world.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast about gold prices
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Latest world news 25/4: Unexpected forecast for gold prices; Panama Canal rakes in money when Hormuz blockades...
NATO speaks out about Spain's membership
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NATO rejects the possibility of excluding Spain's membership amid controversy over Madrid's stance and the US campaign targeting Iran.
US attacks ship in Pacific, 2 dead
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The latest airstrike sparked controversy about the legality and how the US copes with drug trafficking.
Palestine holds first election since Gaza conflict
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Palestinians in the West Bank and part of the Gaza Strip participated in the first local elections since the Gaza conflict.
Iran sends foreign minister to Pakistan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to discuss proposals to resume negotiations with the US.
Hormuz tensions lead the world to the world's number 1 oil transshipment point
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The tension in Hormuz forces Asian policymakers to face questions about the security of vital shipping routes, including Malacca.
Super El Nino 2026 may be the strongest of the century, Earth advances to a new dangerous temperature threshold
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The super El Nino forecast to form this year may be one of the strongest El Nino waves ever recorded on Earth.