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Oil tanker pays 2 million USD safe fee to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran has collected $2 million from a private oil tanker company to allow oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
EU determined not to return to Russian gas despite power outages
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The European Union (EU) rejects the possibility of returning to Russian gas despite facing the risk of power outages.
World 24h: Gold prices plummet and unexpected advice from experts
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Latest world news March 20: Gold prices plummet, experts say this is a buying opportunity; Hungary opens a new gas route,...
Iran may still be strong enough to defend for months
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According to Chinese experts, Iran can still maintain military operations for 2 to 3 months and maintain its advantage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Large factory fire in South Korea, many people jump out of building to escape
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The fire occurred at about 1:18 pm on the 20th, local time at 3 am at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
Reasons why Hungary and Slovakia have not given up Russian gas, determined to go against the EU
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The EU's cut off on Russian fuel is not an energy risk for Hungary and Slovakia, but it could cost these countries hundreds of millions of USD in profits.
Europe risks paying the price for arms aid to Ukraine
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Many types of weapons that Europe provides to Ukraine could become targets for international smuggling criminal organizations when the conflict ends.
The prospect of a successful phone call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin
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According to US special delegate Steve Witkoff, the phone call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin will be "very successful" and can help to partly remove the current deadlock.
Mr. Trump's tour of the Gulf region - easy, not difficult
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US President Donald Trump spent four days visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. As in his previous term, Trump chose the Gulf region as his first destination during his first official visit abroad since returning to power and also his first visit to Saudi Arabia.
The world honors the great President Ho Chi Minh
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Major Lao newspapers such as Pasaxon, the Central Spokesperson of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Pathet Lao Newspaper, and KPL publications have simultaneously published articles praising the great President Ho Chi Minh.
Rumors of Russia about to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles
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Ukraine accused Russia of preparing to launch an RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile to promote not only Kiev but also Europe and NATO.
Russia arrests oil ship from Estonian port, tensions escalate in the Baltic Sea
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Russia seized a Greek tanker, flying a civil flag, on May 18 after it left Estonia's Baltic Sea port, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said.
Germany and EU lock Nord Stream down
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports EU sanctions against Russia to maintain the Nord Stream pipeline suspension.
Israel declares to start a new attack on Gaza
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On May 18, Israel announced the launch of a large-scale ground offensive in both the northern and southern regions of the Gaza Strip.
Notable early warning before the 2025 storm season
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Storm forecasters note that the phenomenon of warming ocean waters creates ideal conditions for storms at the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season.
Ukraine suffers large-scale UAV airstrikes ahead of Russia-US phone call
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On the night of May 18 (local time), Russia launched the largest UAV attack since the conflict began, targeting many cities in Ukraine.
Mr. Joe Biden has cancer, has metastasized to the bone
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Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has metastasized to the bones.
Details of current US tariffs
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Several of Trump's toughest tariffs have been suspended and some exemptions have been granted, but a few are still in place.
The fiery practice of the Russian BMPT terminator fighter jet
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Russian BMPT terminator support teams conduct training at a training ground at the rear of special military operations.
Cambodia exports durian to China, competing with Thailand and Vietnam
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Cambodia officially joined the Chinese durian market, where Thailand and Vietnam have a large market share.
