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World 24h: Forecast of storm near the Philippines likely to strengthen further

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Latest world news May 7: Gold price reverses, exceeding 4,700 USD/ounce; Storm Hagupit strengthens before approaching Philippine waters...

China sentences 2 former Ministers of National Defense to death

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Two former Chinese Ministers of National Defense Wei Fenghua and Li Chengfu were sentenced to death but their sentences were postponed for 2 years.

Hastavirus outbreak on MV Hondius ship: Many countries urgently search for passengers leaving the ship

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Authorities have not yet identified the whereabouts of many passengers from the hantavirus outbreak on the ship MV Hondius.

Russia builds Gulf tension forecasting model, warns of risk of a 7-day turning point

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Russian researchers develop a new index to monitor and forecast conflict developments in the Persian Gulf based on open source data.

OPEC oil production falls to 36-year low

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Oil production in OPEC countries fell sharply in April, amid Middle East conflict disrupting the global energy market.

UK condemns Iran's attacks on UAE

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Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz escalates strongly, leading to UK condemnation of Iran's new attack on the UAE.

Two US destroyers escape attack on Iran, successfully cross Hormuz

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Two US Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after dodging a series of attacks from Iran.

Fireworks factory explosion in China, 81 casualties

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The fireworks factory explosion in China occurred on May 4 in Liuyang, Changsha city, Hunan province.

Low pressure outside the Philippines accelerates, may strengthen today

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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to strengthen into a tropical depression on May 5.

Shaping Vietnam - India cooperation in a new phase

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At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation paid a state visit to the Republic of India from May 5 to May 7.

Kuwait for the first time has not exported a barrel of oil in 35 years

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Kuwait did not export any barrels of crude oil last month, according to data from a maritime tracking unit.

More than 63,000 cans of contaminated milk recalled in the US market

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On May 4, a2 Milk Group (New Zealand) announced the recall of 3 batches of a2 Platinum infant formula products in the US market.

Russian President's special envoy names first victim of energy crisis

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The Russian President's special envoy pointed out that the US-based low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has stopped operating in the face of an unprecedented energy crisis.

World 24h: Forecast of low pressure connecting low pressure forming near the Philippines

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World news May 4: 2 US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco; Forecast of low pressure connecting low pressure forming near the Philippines...

NATO speaks out before President Donald Trump's message

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Europe adjusts defense strategy after tough signals from Iran conflict and NATO role.

Iran warns US Navy to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US and Iran make tough statements on maritime security.

Sweden seizes oil tanker suspected of carrying fake flag in the Baltic Sea

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Swedish Coast Guard arrests oil tanker in the Baltic Sea on May 3.

Low pressure connects to low pressure formed near the Philippines, may strengthen into a storm

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Two low pressure systems formed simultaneously off the coast of the Philippines, including 1 system that is likely to strengthen into a storm on May 5.

Austrian police arrest suspect related to poisoning HiPP weaning food

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A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria on charges related to a plot to extort money from a German infant food manufacturer.

2 US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco

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2 US soldiers went missing in Morocco after falling into a cliff and falling into the sea. The exercise has been temporarily suspended to focus on search and rescue.