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Ukrainian UAVs attack up to 1,300 km into Russian territory
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Several Russian cities have been targeted in a series of new attacks by Ukraine.
World 24h: AfD member declares that only Russian gas can save Germany
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World news 1.7: AfD member declares only Russian gas can save Germany; Japan records hottest June in history...
EU pillar receives a series of harsh criticisms for massive military aid to Ukraine
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Many French politicians of the French Fatherland Front (LP) have expressed their dissatisfaction with the current Paris government's support for Ukraine.
"Bomb cyclone" attacks causing rainfall of up to 250mm and strong gusts of wind
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The bomb cyclone swept through Australias most populous state with heavy rain and strong winds, forcing airlines to cancel many domestic flights.
Many cities in China are struggling with record-breaking heavy rain
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China enters the typhoon season with record-breaking rainfall, many cities are submerged in water.
Breaking ice on Russian assets, NATO adds heavy weapons to Ukraine
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Finland will provide Ukraine with heavy ammunition worth about $100 million, using the profits from frozen Russian assets.
Serbia to finalize new gas deal with Russia
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Russia's Gazprom Group is discussing a new gas supply contract with Serbia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak revealed.
Russia is ready to increase oil exports to China via new transport route
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Russia is ready to increase oil supplies to China via Kazakhstan by 2.5 million tons.
UK and EU reach historic post- Brexit deal
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The European Union (EU) and the UK have agreed a new post- Brexit trade deal after months of negotiations.
WHO in crisis after losing funding from the US
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WHO is considering a plan to cut a large number of personnel just a few months after the US government decided to withdraw from the organization.
COVID-19 re-efolds in Asia
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Singapore and Hong Kong (China), two leading financial centers in Asia, are recording an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
Japanese female propherancy causes global storm with disaster forecast for July
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Japanese female artist manga ( comic book) Ryo Tatsuki, known as "Baba Vanga of Asia", predicts a major disaster that could happen in July 2025.
EU wants G7 to pressure Russian oil prices
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The EU is about to propose that the G7 lower the price of Russian oil from $60 to $50/barrel - a "priced" move that has not been seen since the 2022 oil embargo on Russia.
Russia speaks out about the deadline for a peace memorandum with Ukraine
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The Kremlin spokesman affirmed that it is impossible to set a deadline for the peace memorandum between Russia and Ukraine because the implementation process is very complicated.
Mr. Putin unexpectedly mentioned Mrs. Melania in a phone call with Mr. Trump
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US President Donald Trump revealed what Russian President Vladimir Putin told him about his wife Melania Trump in a phone call lasting more than 2 hours.
A Baltic country accuses Russia of seizing oil tankers, fuelting tensions
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In a development that raised concerns about rising tensions in the Baltic Sea, Estonia accused Russia of seizing a ship carrying da and da.
Russia conducts missile launch drill over Japanese sea
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The Russian bulk landing ship Peresvet conducts fireworks and missile drills in the Japanese sea, targeting coastal, air and sea targets.
Mr. Trump declares that Russia - Ukraine negotiations will take place immediately
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately in the direction of a ceasefire and end the conflict.
At the end of the phone call, Mr. Putin said that a ceasefire could take place
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Russian President Vladimir Putin described the phone call with US President Donald Trump as " confidential, informative and very useful."
Low pressure appears near the East Sea, forecast to strengthen into a storm
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At 2:00 a.m. on May 20, the center of the low pressure near the East Sea was at about 8.6 degrees north latitude, 115.5 degrees east longitude.