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Austrian Ministry of Finance questioned about more than 1,000 shipments of cash and gold to Ukraine
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Nearly 22 billion USD has been secretly transferred to Ukraine since 2022, an Austrian politician noted.
Iran warns of scenario leading to increasing enriched uranium levels to 90%
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Iran could raise its uranium enrichment level to 90% if the US continues to attack this country and the Strait of Hormuz.
World 24h: Optimistic forecast about gold prices
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Latest world news May 12: Optimistic forecast for gold prices, Super El Nino accelerates, reshaping the global storm season...
South Korea discusses sharing AI profits with people
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Korean profits from artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to support startups for young people, basic income for rural areas...
More large explosions in Pakistan, more police dead
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Another large explosion killed police in Pakistan just 2 days after a car bomb killed dozens of police.
Israel suffers second attack from Yemen
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Middle East conflict escalates as Yemen continues to attack Israel, expanding the scope of hostilities in the region.
Raid to seize Iranian nuclear arsenal: US very high-risk move
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Mr. Trump's plan to seize Iran's nuclear material depot is considered a risky military campaign, which could ignite regional war.
US announces North American expansion strategy, reshaping regional security map
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced an expanded North American strategy to establish a closed security belt from Greenland to Guyana.
Short of long-range weapons, the US risks bringing the F-35 super fighter to fly close to Iranian airspace
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The depletion of long-range ammunition is forcing the US Air Force to risk bringing the F-35 super fighter deep into Iran's air defense battlefield.
Trump speaks out about Iran's new leaders ahead of negotiations in Pakistan
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Mr. Trump's new statement highlights the prospects for negotiations between the US and Iran amid escalating tensions.
Risk of a new nuclear race erupting from the Iranian crisis
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Governments "from the North Atlantic to the Western Pacific" are debating whether to pursue nuclear weapons, according to Bloomberg.
Russian army controls additional Kovsharovka settlement
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Russia's Zapad Operations Group has controlled the Kovsharovka settlement in Kharkov after fierce attacks.
Russian oil throat attacked for the 3rd time in 1 week
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One of Russia's largest oil export ports continues to catch fire after a UAV attack by Ukraine for the 3rd time in just 1 week.
Trump declares the US controls Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has controlled the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran accepts most of the US claims, and will transport 20 oil tankers.
US surges troop numbers in the Middle East to 50,000, ready for ground combat in Iran
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The addition of 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors raises the number of US troops in the Middle East to 10,000 people higher than usual.
New situation urges EU - Australia to reach the finish line
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After nearly 10 years of negotiations, the European Union (EU) and Australia have reached the necessary consensus on a bilateral free trade agreement. The two sides also agreed on a cooperation agreement in the fields of military, defense and security.
North Korea and China resume direct flights between the two capitals
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The Beijing - Pyongyang flight resumed after a long interruption, reflecting signs of North Korea's gradual opening up.
Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon
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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks
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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.
US unexpectedly allows ships carrying 650,000 barrels of Russian oil into Cuba amid sanctions
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A Russian oil tanker suddenly entered Cuban waters while the US maintained energy blockade of this island nation.
