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Low pressure outside the Philippines accelerates, may strengthen today

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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to strengthen into a tropical depression on May 5.

Shaping Vietnam - India cooperation in a new phase

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At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation paid a state visit to the Republic of India from May 5 to May 7.

Kuwait for the first time has not exported a barrel of oil in 35 years

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Kuwait did not export any barrels of crude oil last month, according to data from a maritime tracking unit.

More than 63,000 cans of contaminated milk recalled in the US market

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On May 4, a2 Milk Group (New Zealand) announced the recall of 3 batches of a2 Platinum infant formula products in the US market.

Russian President's special envoy names first victim of energy crisis

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The Russian President's special envoy pointed out that the US-based low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has stopped operating in the face of an unprecedented energy crisis.

Chinese corporation avoids Iranian oil, asks to open reserves when Hormuz is suffocating

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Chinese corporation Sinopec suddenly announced that it would not buy Iranian oil, instead requesting to open a national reserve to save domestic supply.

ammunition plane crashes in Colombia, 34 people killed

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On March 23, a Colombian military transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 34 people.

Russia shoots down 526 UAVs from Ukraine in just 1 day

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Russian air defense forces have shot down 526 fixed-wing UAVs and 8 guided-missile bombs of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Mr. Trump: Hormuz can reopen soon, with the US and Iran under joint control

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The Strait of Hormuz could soon be reopened if negotiations with Iran are successful - according to Mr. Trump's statement, although Tehran denies any contact.

Revealing a special corridor to bring Indian LPG ships across Hormuz

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Revealing 2 Indian LPG tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz through a special corridor, partly relieving the "thirst" for domestic gas.

Trump requests postponement of attack on Iranian energy facility

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Mr. Trump has suspended plans to bomb energy facilities, while tensions with Iran have not shown significant signs of cooling down.

World 24h: Ukraine may only have 20 million people

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World news 23. 3: Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade; Ukraine may only have 20 million people left...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers flowers at the Monument to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation offered flowers at the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the capital of Russia.

Gold prices fall by more than 5%, wiping out the upward momentum from the beginning of 2026 amid Iranian war

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Gold prices fell more than 5%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2026, amid tense Iranian warfare.

Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die

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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.

Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low

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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy

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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.

White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus

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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.

Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade

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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.

Kim Jong Un re-elected Chairman of North Korea

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Mr. Kim Jong Un was re-elected Chairman of the North Korean State Council Committee in the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.