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Australia signs record defense contract worth 1.7 billion USD, sells advanced radar technology to Canada
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada. This is Australia's largest defense export deal to date.
Large explosion at strategic gas facility in Qatar, Middle East energy crisis becomes more complicated
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Large explosion at Qatar's largest energy facility, dozens injured, 18 still missing.
China responds to Pentagon blacklist
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China launched a strong retaliatory move after Washington put a series of major technology corporations of this country on the military blacklist.
Hot weather causes many European countries to close schools
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The heat wave is raging throughout Europe, causing casualties and forcing many countries to take urgent measures.
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland
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The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland concluded with a roadmap towards a final agreement within 60 days.
President Trump launches ship escort campaign across Hormuz from today May 4
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President Trump's announcement was made in the context of a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz being attacked on the morning of May 3.
Suspected viral infection from animals, 3 passengers die on Dutch yacht
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3 passengers died and 3 others contracted the disease after a yacht departing from the Netherlands recorded an outbreak suspected of being caused by an animal-transmitted virus.
Russia launches 83 rounds of attacks, fighting escalates around Kostiantynivka
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Fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to the suburbs of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine's stronghold in Donetsk, becoming a new hotspot.
Russia takes advantage of expanding oil and gas market
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Russia will supply crude oil to Indonesia and Japan, as both countries seek to respond to the fuel crisis caused by the Iran conflict.
Russia announces removal of more than 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers from combat in 1 day
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The Ukrainian army lost about 1,235 soldiers in the area of Russia's special military operation in the past 24 hours.
Super El Nino dominates global weather, 2026 storm season faces major fluctuations
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Super El Nino is forecast to dominate storm activity in the Atlantic as the hurricane season begins.
World 24h: Gold price forecast to regain the 5,000 USD/ounce mark
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Latest world news May 3: Gold prices are forecast to approach the 5,000 USD/ounce mark; Oil tankers massively leave Hormuz, betting on risks in the Red Sea...
Israel approves spending billions of USD to buy fighter jets
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Israel has approved a plan to purchase 2 new fighter squadrons.
India - Russia BrahMos missile joint venture achieves record revenue
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India-Russia BrahMos Aerospace joint venture achieves record revenue in fiscal year 2025-2026 with a growth rate of 48.6%.
Oil tankers rush to leave Hormuz, betting on risks in the Red Sea
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More than 1,200 oil tankers are taking crude oil in the Red Sea as transport companies gradually give up hope that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen.
Volcano erupts, thousands of Filipinos evacuated
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Increased volcanic activity in the Philippines has affected many residential areas, forcing authorities to implement emergency measures.
President Donald Trump threatens to re-attack Iran
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The new proposal from Iran has not convinced President Trump, while military and energy tensions continue to escalate.
Super oil tanker silently crosses the Strait of Hormuz
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A super oil tanker transporting Iraqi crude oil may have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and a shipment of cooking fuel expected to reach India has also left the Persian Gulf.
Oil tanker hijacked off Yemen, is being brought back to Somalia
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Pirates are becoming more reckless, targeting oil tankers further away, as naval patrols in the area are dispersed.
Germany speaks out about US troop withdrawal
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The decision to withdraw US troops from Germany raises concerns about European security and NATO cohesion.
