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Russia comments on France's nuclear umbrella plan

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Russia believes that France's nuclear grid sharing plan does not help strengthen security.

Russia declares it has controlled 5 more residential communities in the Donetsk region in the past week

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On June 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that its forces had seized control of 5 residential areas in Donetsk in the past week.

The Strait of Hormuz has 80 mines left, ships must go close to the coast of Oman

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Sea transport in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored until 80 naval mines are cleared.

Information is valuable, journalism is valuable

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When dealing with companies leading the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the press industry needs to remind itself that: Information is valuable, journalism is valuable, Mr. A.G. Sulzberger, Chairman of the New York Times, emphasized at the WAN-IFRA World Press Congress in Marseille, France, in early June 2026.

World 24h: Forecast that the tropical depression may strengthen into a storm near the Philippines

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Latest world news 19.6: Tropical depression may strengthen into a major storm; Gold prices gradually lose their appeal as the USD increases...

Ukraine and Germany develop new ballistic missile shields

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Ukraine and Germany sign cooperation agreement to develop Freyja air defense system, designed to detect and intercept ballistic missiles

The opening of the Strait of Hormuz will release millions of barrels of oil

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The opening of the Strait of Hormuz has caused Middle East oil supply to be forecast to increase sharply, creating downward pressure on the global market.

Israel negotiates with the US on the continued deployment of troops in Lebanon

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Exchanges between the US and Israel took place after the US and Iran signed a temporary agreement related to Lebanon's sovereignty.

Thailand restarts 30 billion USD super project competing in the Malacca Strait

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Thailand wants to build a "land bridge" to transport goods across the peninsula, competing with the Malacca Strait.

US-Iran 14-point agreement reveals $300 billion reconstruction package and nuclear commitment

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The US-Iran agreement consists of 14 points, called a memorandum, stating that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.

Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban

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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.

IEA forecasts large global oil surplus in 2027

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the oil market may have significant oversupply in the coming year.

US reveals remarkable concessions on Iran's uranium

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The US announced the full text of the agreement with Iran, which includes many noteworthy clauses on the nuclear program, frozen assets and operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

US and Iran sign peace agreement sooner than expected

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The US and Iran have remotely signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is now in effect.

Ukraine loses more than 21,000 soldiers in the first half of June

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According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian army lost about 21,405 soldiers in the special military operation area in the first half of June.

India targets huge rare earth reserves in Siberia

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India has requested to be provided with rare earth samples from a mine in Siberia owned by Russian oil corporation Rosneft.

World 24h: Forecast of a new low pressure area in the Western Pacific Ocean

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Latest world news 17. 6: Gold prices maintain short-term peak, market awaits boost from Fed; Low pressure area formed in the Western Pacific...

US military imprint in Australia is increasing

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New logistics plans show that US-Australia defense cooperation continues to be significantly expanded.

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.