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Tropical depression forming at sea, moving northwest

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A new low pressure area formed in the western Pacific is moving towards the Mariana Islands.

The USD slightly decreased before the new Fed Chairman made the interest rate decision

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The USD slightly decreased as investors waited for the first policy decision of the Fed under the direction of new Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Nearly 40% of Americans do not believe the United States will exist after 250 years

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A survey shows that nearly 40% of Americans do not believe that this country will continue to exist as a unified nation after another 250 years.

Iran's 100 billion USD blocked assets spread across the world

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Iran is entering negotiations with the US with the immediate goal of reclaiming tens of billions of USD of assets that are being frozen abroad.

Ukraine is about to receive more interceptor missiles and long-range weapons from G7

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G7 countries announced that they will increase the supply of air defense systems, interceptor missiles and long-range attack capabilities to Ukraine.

Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets

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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.

Record heat covers Western Europe in May

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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.

Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication

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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.

Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management

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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.

US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.

Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade

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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.

Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years

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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.

Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific

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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.

Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard

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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.

Russia discovers naval mines suspected of NATO origin mounted on ships docking at strategic Baltic port

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Russia said that many magnetic mines were detected on a oil and gas tanker at Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea.

Slovakia sets new conditions for Ukraine to get closer to the EU

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Slovakia believes that Ukraine should only be granted association membership of the European Union (EU) if Kiev takes specific steps towards peace.

Forecast of when offshore low pressure will intensify

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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to become a tropical depression.

President Putin signs new law, allowing sending troops abroad to support arrested Russian citizens

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The law that President Putin signed aims to protect Russians arrested or facing prosecution in foreign courts without Russian interference.

US attacks missile launch sites in Iran

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The US military announced the deployment of "self-defense attacks" in Iran amid peace negotiations between the parties.

Russia announces further control of the Dobropasovo community in Dnepropetrovsk

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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled the Dobropasovo community in the Dnepropetrovsk region for the past 24 hours.