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World-class hydropower plant in China officially put into operation
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World-class hydropower plant in China Song Jiangkou officially connected to China's power grid.
Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant damaged by UAV
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Monitoring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was damaged, raising concerns about regional nuclear safety.
Plane crashes into building in Brazil, 3 people killed
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The plane crash in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) killed 3 people, and many seriously injured people were taken to the emergency room.
UK condemns Iran's attacks on UAE
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Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz escalates strongly, leading to UK condemnation of Iran's new attack on the UAE.
Two US destroyers escape attack on Iran, successfully cross Hormuz
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Two US Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after dodging a series of attacks from Iran.
Fireworks factory explosion in China, 81 casualties
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The fireworks factory explosion in China occurred on May 4 in Liuyang, Changsha city, Hunan province.
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.
World 24h: Forecast of low pressure connecting low pressure forming near the Philippines
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World news May 4: 2 US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco; Forecast of low pressure connecting low pressure forming near the Philippines...
NATO speaks out before President Donald Trump's message
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Europe adjusts defense strategy after tough signals from Iran conflict and NATO role.
Iran warns US Navy to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate as the US and Iran make tough statements on maritime security.
Sweden seizes oil tanker suspected of carrying fake flag in the Baltic Sea
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Swedish Coast Guard arrests oil tanker in the Baltic Sea on May 3.
Low pressure connects to low pressure formed near the Philippines, may strengthen into a storm
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Two low pressure systems formed simultaneously off the coast of the Philippines, including 1 system that is likely to strengthen into a storm on May 5.
