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Statutory agreement

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Both the US and the EU have not publicly announced the temporary agreement just reached to implement the bilateral trade agreement signed by the two sides last year.

Slovak Prime Minister warns Ukrainian UAVs could ignite NATO-Russia conflict

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned that Ukrainian UAVs flying over NATO member territory could lead to escalation beyond control.

2 low pressures appear at the same time, weather continues to be unstable

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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is unlikely to strengthen into a tropical storm in the next 24 hours.

Superpowerful El Nino is accelerating, the world may set a new heat record

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The phenomenon El Nino, which is likely to reach a super strong level, is rapidly forming in the Pacific Ocean.

Iran shoots down 24 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, US loses 20% of squadron

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Iran has destroyed more than 20 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by the US military since the conflict began.

Vietnam implements citizen protection with Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc

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On May 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the deployment of citizen protection related to the train to Gaza.

Another Chinese super ship carrying 4 million barrels of oil leaves Hormuz

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Two Chinese super oil tankers, carrying 4 million barrels of crude oil, left the Strait of Hormuz on May 20 after waiting in the Persian Gulf for more than 2 months.

Russia warns of consequences for any nuclear test country

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow will have a corresponding response if any country conducts nuclear tests.

Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD, becoming the currency with the strongest increase in the world

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The Russian ruble has increased by about 12% against the USD since the beginning of April, becoming the currency with the strongest increase in the world during this period.

NATO has no plans for missions in the Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East tensions continue to make NATO cautious about the possibility of military intervention in the strategic maritime route of Hormuz.

Chinese Foreign Minister arrives at airport, rolls out red carpet to welcome Russian President Putin

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On the evening of May 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on a visit to strengthen the Russia-China strategic partnership.

Super El Nino is expected to be unprecedentedly strong, damage could reach trillions of USD

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The upcoming super El Nino is forecast to affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people as it continues to strengthen this year and extends into winter.

Israel fires warning shots, blocks Gaza aid ships

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The international train heading to Gaza was stopped by Israel amid escalating humanitarian aid disputes.

Rumors spread that the US is about to narrow its military force to support the European crisis

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Washington's new plan raises concerns about the future of US military commitments to European allies.

Putin and Xi Jinping's meeting schedule in China

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing has a main activity schedule taking place today (May 20).

Unbelievable discovery at the site of the world's first nuclear explosion

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Scientists have discovered a type of crystal that experts believe could not exist on Earth.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Kharkov

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The Russian Northern Task Force attacked and controlled the Volokhovka settlement in the Kharkov region, Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Ms. Merkel speaks out about the EU's role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

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Ms. Merkel believes that the European Union (EU) has not taken advantage of diplomatic power to contribute to ending the Ukraine conflict.

World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of low pressure near the Philippines

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Latest world news May 19: Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea; Reasons for gold and silver prices recovering after a sharp week of decline...

Russian court issues ruling to demand 251 billion USD blockaged by the West

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Euroclear refuses to lift the asset freeze of the Central Bank of Russia according to the ruling of the Moscow Arbitration Tribunal.