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Ships and boats at Marmara Sea in Istanbul, Turkey. Marmara Sea is the sea connecting the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits. Photo: Xinhua

Turkey condemns ship attacks in Black Sea

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Turkey emphasizes that the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea is affecting civil maritime transport.

Mr. Zaluzhny is currently the Ukrainian Ambassador to the UK. Photo: AFP

Most trusted person in Ukraine comments on NATO membership possibility

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Former Ukrainian army commander Valery Zaluzhny said that Ukraine will never join NATO.

The harsh and prolonged dry season due to the impact of El Nino has caused the reservoir water level in Banten province, Indonesia to drop sharply. Photo: Xinhua

Southeast Asia faces heat and drought as El Nino intensifies

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Southeast Asia may face the risk of heat, drought and smog as the El Nino phenomenon becomes stronger in the near future.

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia's Alrosa group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves. Photo: Xinhua

President Putin: Russia holds half of the world's diamond reserves

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Alrosa Group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves.

Cargo ships operating in the Black Sea. Photo: TASS

Turkey opposes Zelensky's statement about civilian ships in the Black Sea

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Turkey protested against attacks targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea, and called for de-escalation of tensions in the region.