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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.
Israel approves spending billions of USD to buy fighter jets
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Israel has approved a plan to purchase 2 new fighter squadrons.
India - Russia BrahMos missile joint venture achieves record revenue
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India-Russia BrahMos Aerospace joint venture achieves record revenue in fiscal year 2025-2026 with a growth rate of 48.6%.
Oil tankers rush to leave Hormuz, betting on risks in the Red Sea
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More than 1,200 oil tankers are taking crude oil in the Red Sea as transport companies gradually give up hope that the Strait of Hormuz will soon reopen.
Volcano erupts, thousands of Filipinos evacuated
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Increased volcanic activity in the Philippines has affected many residential areas, forcing authorities to implement emergency measures.
President Donald Trump threatens to re-attack Iran
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The new proposal from Iran has not convinced President Trump, while military and energy tensions continue to escalate.
Super oil tanker silently crosses the Strait of Hormuz
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A super oil tanker transporting Iraqi crude oil may have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and a shipment of cooking fuel expected to reach India has also left the Persian Gulf.
Oil tanker hijacked off Yemen, is being brought back to Somalia
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Pirates are becoming more reckless, targeting oil tankers further away, as naval patrols in the area are dispersed.
Germany speaks out about US troop withdrawal
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The decision to withdraw US troops from Germany raises concerns about European security and NATO cohesion.
Where is the world's gold: Secrets in super security warehouses in New York, London
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Two of the world's largest gold reserves are located at the Federal Reserve in New York in New York, USA and the Bank of England in London, UK.
Russia announces demolition of 12 Ukrainian electronic warfare stations
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Russian forces have destroyed a total of 12 Ukrainian electronic warfare stations in recent clashes in many directions.
World 24h: Gold prices amid signs of cooling down the US economy
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World news 2.5: US cooperates to build multi-purpose autonomous ships at sea; Gold prices amid signs of cooling down the US economy...
US reduces thousands of troops in Germany, focuses forces on Indo-Pacific
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The Pentagon is planning to withdraw about 5,000 US troops from Germany, senior defense officials revealed on May 1.
Ukraine doubles the salary of soldiers, allows demobilization by period
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Ukraine plans to increase military salaries, improve contracts and deploy a phased demobilization system for long-serving personnel.
US tightens Hormuz Strait, bans paying fees to Iran
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The latest US warning about the Strait of Hormuz was issued in the context that Tehran has submitted a new peace proposal to the US.
Russia declares more than 8,000 Ukrainian soldiers displaced in the past week
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on May 1 that the Ukrainian army had lost about 8,010 soldiers in the military operation area during the week.
