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Ukrainian President opposes EU membership proposal
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has opposed Germany's proposal to grant Kiev the status of "affiliated member" in the EU.
Tens of thousands evacuated due to damaged chemical tank
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Tens of thousands of residents in the city of Garden Grove (USA) have been asked to evacuate urgently after a chemical tank was at risk of leaking or exploding.
Death toll in coal mine explosion rises to 90
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Chinese rescue forces continue searching for victims after the gas explosion disaster at a coal mine in Shanxi province.
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.
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.
Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea
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Low pressure at sea near Okinawa, Japan is forecast to have little chance of strengthening in the next 24 hours.
Iran wants to deliver enriched uranium to Russia, not the US
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Iran affirms its willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US.
Billionaire Elon Musk loses lawsuit to OpenAI
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The US court's ruling in the lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk helps OpenAI remove major barriers to the initial public offering plan.
Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees
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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World 24h: Train driver accused after fatal bus accident in Thailand
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World news May 18: Thailand: Train driver charged after fatal bus accident; 5.2 magnitude strong earthquake in China...
Russia - Belarus hold nuclear weapons exercises
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Belarus and Russia coordinate tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises amid rising regional security tensions.
South Korea announces policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea
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South Korea adjusts its approach to Pyongyang, emphasizing dialogue and reducing confrontation on the current Korean peninsula.
Earthquake collapses 13 buildings in China
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Liuzhou city, China, causing 13 buildings to collapse and thousands of people to evacuate.
North Korean President calls for strengthening frontline units
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North Korean President requests modernization of military training and strengthening war deterrence capabilities at the border.
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.
