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Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.
IEA forecasts large global oil surplus in 2027
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the oil market may have significant oversupply in the coming year.
US reveals remarkable concessions on Iran's uranium
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The US announced the full text of the agreement with Iran, which includes many noteworthy clauses on the nuclear program, frozen assets and operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran sign peace agreement sooner than expected
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The US and Iran have remotely signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is now in effect.
Ukraine loses more than 21,000 soldiers in the first half of June
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According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian army lost about 21,405 soldiers in the special military operation area in the first half of June.
Russia expands LNG fleet as Europe tightens imports
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All newly added LNG ships have been renamed and moved to fly the Russian flag. Previously, these ships were owned by an Oman company.
Trump and Putin phone call for the 12th time
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Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin discussed many topics, including a ceasefire on Victory Day, the peace process in Ukraine and the situation in Iran.
The mystery of the location of 11 tons of Iranian uranium
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Since 8 years ago, when the US withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran has accumulated about 11 tons of enriched uranium and the location of this uranium remains a mystery.
Hotline of 18 people on duty to rescue ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The UK Maritime Emergency Center plays a 24/7 switchboard role in remote rescue for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on April 29 that the country's forces had controlled two settlements of the same name, Novodmitrovka, in Sumy and Donetsk provinces.
Trump faces record low approval rating
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A new survey shows that Americans are losing confidence in Mr. Trump amidst cost of living pressure and conflict.
Pentagon extends AI use agreement with Google
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The new agreement between the Pentagon and Google sparked debate about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern military.
Russian T-72 tank tops global tank ranking
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The National Interest magazine (USA) ranks the Russian T-72 tank at the top of the list of tank models operating on the battlefield.
China experiences unseasonal heavy rain, some places flooded to the chest
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The record rain caused severe flooding, forcing more than 800 people to evacuate in Renzhou city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Trend of global super-rich people choosing Thailand as a new destination
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Thailand is attracting capital from the global super-rich, thereby promoting demand for high-end real estate and increasing its role as a new investment destination in Asia.
Oil transshipment point related to Iran discovered off Malaysia
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An area off the coast of Malaysia is believed to have become an important oil transit point in Iran's oil transportation network.
Iran delivers uranium to Russia, major agreement with the US will be wide open
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Experts believe that transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia could help Iran reach an agreement with the US.
Somali piracy outbreaks again, 3 ships seized in just one week
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Three ships were hijacked in just 1 week off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns about a sea piracy outbreak in the Horn of Africa.
Japanese oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge
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Japan said it did not have to pay Iran for the oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the two sides conducted negotiations.
President Donald Trump is considering a long-term blockade of Iran
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US President Donald Trump is said to be building a long-term blockade plan against Iran to avoid risks from direct military measures.
