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Chinese super oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels tries to cross the Strait of Hormuz

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A Chinese super oil tanker is moving out of the Persian Gulf, in an effort to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

World 24h: Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing

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World news May 13: Russia sharply lowers economic growth forecast and keeps oil prices low; Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing ...

Russia announces demobilization of more than 875 Ukrainian soldiers within 24 hours

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on May 13 that Ukrainian forces had lost about 875 soldiers in the past 24 hours in the special military operation area.

Iran redefines the Strait of Hormuz, control scope increases nearly 10 times

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Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "large combat area", with a much broader scope than before the conflict broke out.

President Trump affirms priority in preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons

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President Trump affirmed that the top priority now is to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons despite economic pressure in the US.

EU imports record LNG from Yamal amid roadmap to ban Russian gas

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The European Union (EU) has increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal LNG project to a record high in the first 4 months of 2026.

Car bomb in Pakistan kills 14 policemen

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The bombing targeted a police station in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 14 police officers and injured many other personnel.

Cargo ship hit by strange object near Qatar

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The cargo ship incident near Doha prompted authorities to investigate the origin of the object; ships are advised to be more vigilant.

The US removed 13.5kg of uranium from Venezuela amid the standoff with Iran

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US President Donald Trump has succeeded in eliminating the high-enriched uranium stockpile of a country, but not Iran.

President Trump considers the possibility of withdrawing US troops from Italy

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NATO allies are concerned that President Trump may withdraw more US forces from Europe, after he said he is considering the possibility of withdrawing troops from Italy.

Ukraine receives about 7.8 billion USD from frozen Russian assets

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Euroclear said it has transferred about 7.8 billion USD from profits from reinvestment in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.

After 160 UFO files, the US may release more documents in the next 30 days

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After the announcement of about 160 UFO files, the US is expected to continue to declassify more related documents in the near future.

Endless summer days in Switzerland

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From the Mediterranean-breathing city, the village nestled in the snowy mountains to the vibrant financial center, the journey in Switzerland has left Vietnamese tourists with unforgettable memories like dreams following a very beautiful summer in Europe.

Fluctuating cherry blossom season

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Immersed in the fragile pink color of cherry blossoms, the Northeast Asian Spring trip has very unique emotions when Vietnamese tourists enjoy slow-moving days amidst the brilliant season.

Tourist ship with hantavirus outbreak arrives on Spanish island, WHO speaks out to reassure

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WHO Director-General reassures people on the island of Spain, where passengers on a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak are expected to be brought ashore.

Russian President Putin: Ukraine conflict is coming to an end

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The statement that the Ukraine conflict "is coming to an end" was made by Russian President Putin just hours after his victory speech.

Qatar's LNG ship tries to break the deadlock in Hormuz after many turns

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A ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar is trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after many ships had to turn around in the context of the Iranian conflict.

Utqiagvik Life: When Light Returns

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In Utqiagvik - a city in the northern United States of Alaska - people live amidst ice, prolonged darkness and midnight sunshine. But what keeps them behind is not the harshness of the climate, but the familiarity of the place where tradition and modernity coexist in every daily rhythm of life.

Britain sends warship to the Middle East, waiting for agreement to end Iran conflict

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The British destroyer HMS Dragon was deployed to the Middle East but will not participate until the conflict ends.

Iran proposes toll collection for 7 strategic underground Internet cables through Hormuz

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Iran is taking steps to gain complete control of all 7 underground Internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz.