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North Korea handles senior military official for corruption
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned the corruption of a senior military official as a "political crime".
Iran - Oman negotiate on the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on July 11 to negotiate the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino forecast for 2026 to be record strong
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Strong El Nino could lead to more extreme weather events around the world, including droughts and heavy rains.
Turkey sells S-400 missiles to a Gulf nation
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The S-400 missiles that Turkey bought from Russia have been sold to a Persian Gulf nation.
Global oil demand shows signs of recovery
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Recovery in global oil demand has begun, according to the International Energy Agency.
Mr. Trump declares readiness to wait for a decision on a peace agreement from Iran
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Mr. Trump left open the possibility of waiting a few more days to receive a "correct answer" about the peace agreement from Iran.
Russia shows off strength in nuclear exercise
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on May 20 announced images of mobile missile launchers participating in a large-scale nuclear exercise in coordination with Belarus.
Russia reacts to NATO's call to attack Kaliningrad
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Russia rejects recent statements by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys calling on NATO to launch an attack on Kaliningrad.
World 24h: Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD
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World news May 20: NATO has no plans for missions in the Strait of Hormuz; Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD...
Russia announces details of forces participating in nuclear exercises
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Russia and Belarus strengthen military coordination amid rising security tensions in Europe.
Many countries react to Israel blocking Gaza aid ship
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Israel's blockade of aid trains to the Gaza Strip is attracting international public attention.
US issues ultimatum, puts Iran in two choices
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US Vice President JD Vance said that Iran must commit not to possess nuclear weapons, otherwise Washington may resume military operations.
US allies in the Middle East surprised by Iran attack plan
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Some Gulf countries only learned about the US plan to attack Iran after President Donald Trump announced the decision to postpone this attack.
Russia raises its position on Iran's nuclear program
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Russia said that Iran's new leadership still maintains its commitment not to possess nuclear weapons, arguing that Tehran has the right to develop nuclear weapons for peaceful purposes.
Vietnam implements citizen protection with Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc
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On May 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the deployment of citizen protection related to the train to Gaza.
Another Chinese super ship carrying 4 million barrels of oil leaves Hormuz
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Two Chinese super oil tankers, carrying 4 million barrels of crude oil, left the Strait of Hormuz on May 20 after waiting in the Persian Gulf for more than 2 months.
Russia warns of consequences for any nuclear test country
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow will have a corresponding response if any country conducts nuclear tests.
Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD, becoming the currency with the strongest increase in the world
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The Russian ruble has increased by about 12% against the USD since the beginning of April, becoming the currency with the strongest increase in the world during this period.
NATO has no plans for missions in the Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East tensions continue to make NATO cautious about the possibility of military intervention in the strategic maritime route of Hormuz.
Chinese Foreign Minister arrives at airport, rolls out red carpet to welcome Russian President Putin
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On the evening of May 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on a visit to strengthen the Russia-China strategic partnership.
