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Vietnam is forecast to grow the highest in Southeast Asia

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Vietnam continues to be forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report updated in July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on July 8.

Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO in the next 10 years

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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov believes that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO for at least the next 10 years.

Russia announces demotion of commander of elite UAV unit of Ukraine

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Russia claims two Ukrainian officers have been killed in the special military operation area.

German Parliament rejects proposal to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine

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The German Parliament has rejected the Green Party's proposal to increase military aid to Ukraine, including the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles.

The world experiences the second hottest June in history

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The global experience is the second hottest June in history, as many regions record unusually high temperatures.

Rumors spread that the US is about to narrow its military force to support the European crisis

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Washington's new plan raises concerns about the future of US military commitments to European allies.

Putin and Xi Jinping's meeting schedule in China

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing has a main activity schedule taking place today (May 20).

Unbelievable discovery at the site of the world's first nuclear explosion

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Scientists have discovered a type of crystal that experts believe could not exist on Earth.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Kharkov

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The Russian Northern Task Force attacked and controlled the Volokhovka settlement in the Kharkov region, Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Ms. Merkel speaks out about the EU's role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

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Ms. Merkel believes that the European Union (EU) has not taken advantage of diplomatic power to contribute to ending the Ukraine conflict.

World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of low pressure near the Philippines

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Latest world news May 19: Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea; Reasons for gold and silver prices recovering after a sharp week of decline...

Russian court issues ruling to demand 251 billion USD blockaged by the West

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Euroclear refuses to lift the asset freeze of the Central Bank of Russia according to the ruling of the Moscow Arbitration Tribunal.

At least 12 people killed by heavy rain

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Widespread rain has caused serious flooding in many southern and central provinces of China for many consecutive days.

Trump says stop attacking Iran, reveals opportunity to reach nuclear deal

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Mr. Trump said he had suspended a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal.

Greenland announces progress in negotiations with the US

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Greenland affirms progress with the US but continues to deny any possibility of selling or merging this island.

Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea

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Low pressure at sea near Okinawa, Japan is forecast to have little chance of strengthening in the next 24 hours.

Iran wants to deliver enriched uranium to Russia, not the US

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Iran affirms its willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US.

Billionaire Elon Musk loses lawsuit to OpenAI

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The US court's ruling in the lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk helps OpenAI remove major barriers to the initial public offering plan.

Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees

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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks

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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.