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Russia suffers the largest airstrike since the beginning of the year targeting the capital
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Ukrainian UAVs launched a large-scale attack on Moscow (Russia), causing many casualties and civil infrastructure damage.
5.2 magnitude earthquake in China, 3 people missing
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Chinese rescue forces deployed urgently after the earthquake caused many buildings to collapse and thousands of people evacuated.
Nuclear power plant in UAE attacked
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The UAV attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, UAE, increased tensions amid stalled regional negotiations.
Train driver charged after fatal bus accident
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Thai police have charged the train driver for negligence after the accident in Bangkok.
World 24h: Plan to restore Nord Stream gradually forms
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Latest world news May 17: Investors adjust expectations, gold prices face pressure; Nord Stream restoration plan has appeared in Germany...
Solar power plane crash once set a world record
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Solar Impulse 2 plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico after many years of being converted into a drone.
Nord Stream destroyed, Russian experts say the US benefits greatly
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The destruction of Nord Stream brings profits to the US, a Russian expert said.
Russia announces downing 66 Ukrainian UAVs in airspace in a short time
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said it shot down 66 fixed-wing UAVs of Ukraine between 2 pm and 9 pm on May 13.
Russia reassures India about oil and gas, warns of risks with another strait besides Hormuz
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Russia will provide full energy to India despite unfair competition from outside.
President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, China
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President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of May 13, beginning a state visit to China.
US wants to restore Nord Stream, buy cheap from Europe to control gas prices
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The US plans to restore Nord Stream and buy this gas pipeline from European companies at a cheap price to then decide the gas price themselves.
Shooting in the Philippine Senate
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Shooting occurred in the Philippine Senate, people were asked to find shelter.
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.
US withdraws troops from Germany, NATO's eastern flank competes for more troops
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At least 5 NATO countries on the eastern flank of Europe are seeking to attract US troops to station on their territory.
Qatar takes unusual measures against LNG ships amid Hormuz crisis
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Qatar requested liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers near the country's main export center to turn off positioning signal transmitters.
US President thinks China doesn't need support to end Iran conflict
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate as the US and Iran have not made progress in peace negotiations.
