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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.
Belarus increases its role in Russia's defense machine
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The new report shows that Belarus is playing an increasingly important role in the supply chain serving the Russian defense industry.
World 24h: Forecast of risk of heavy rain as low pressure approaches the Philippines
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World news May 22: US sends new signals about ambitions in Greenland; Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain...
Iran retains uranium stockpile, US-Iran negotiations encounter obstacles
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The US and Iran said that negotiations have progressed, but the two sides still have many disagreements about the nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
EU declares no return to buying Russian oil and gas, reveals new major supplier
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The European Union (EU) has announced that it will not return to buying Russian oil and gas, despite recent fluctuations in the energy market.
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.
At least 12 people killed by heavy rain
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Widespread rain has caused serious flooding in many southern and central provinces of China for many consecutive days.
Trump says stop attacking Iran, reveals opportunity to reach nuclear deal
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Mr. Trump said he had suspended a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal.
Greenland announces progress in negotiations with the US
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Greenland affirms progress with the US but continues to deny any possibility of selling or merging this island.
