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Israel declares to start a new attack on Gaza
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On May 18, Israel announced the launch of a large-scale ground offensive in both the northern and southern regions of the Gaza Strip.
Notable early warning before the 2025 storm season
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Storm forecasters note that the phenomenon of warming ocean waters creates ideal conditions for storms at the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season.
Ukraine suffers large-scale UAV airstrikes ahead of Russia-US phone call
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On the night of May 18 (local time), Russia launched the largest UAV attack since the conflict began, targeting many cities in Ukraine.
Mr. Joe Biden has cancer, has metastasized to the bone
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Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has metastasized to the bones.
Details of current US tariffs
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Several of Trump's toughest tariffs have been suspended and some exemptions have been granted, but a few are still in place.
US - China agree to reduce tariffs on each other for 90 days
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The US and China agreed to significantly reduce tariffs within 90 days.
Russia clarifies Zelensky's intentions from the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire
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The Russian Foreign Ministry special missionary said that the Ukrainian president's condition for a ceasefire was to take advantage of the time to reorganize and strengthen forces.
British Foreign Ministers and European Countries meet to discuss support for Ukraine
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British Foreign Minister David Lammy will meet with European foreign ministers to discuss supporting Ukraine and strengthening regional defense cooperation.
New times in Germany and new expectations for the EU
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Germany has just had a change of government. The early National Assembly election held on February 23 has restored the situation and correlation of power in the National Assembly. The coalition government between the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and the Green Party and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPPD) has not continued to be supported by German voters.
President Trump announces signing a decree to reduce drug prices by up to 80%
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President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive decree on May 12 to reduce the price of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals from 30% to 80%.
Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to the war
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King Leo XIV called for an end to the war when he read the monthly readings on Sunday in front of thousands of followers in St. Petro Square.
President Zelensky declares waiting to meet President Putin in Türkiye
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15.
Mr. Trump wants to use foreign gifts to replace presidential aircraft
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Trump administration plans to receive a luxury Boeing 747-8 donated by the Qatari royal to build a presidential private plane
White House announces US-China trade agreement
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The White House announced that it had reached a US-China trade agreement but did not provide specific information.
Breaking into Russia's harsh combat training area
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Soldiers of the Vostok - Russian forces participated in a group training in the area behind the special military campaign area.
Important milestone of the world's tallest hydroelectric dam in China
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The first unit of the Songjiang Khau hydropower plant in Sichuan province, China is expected to generate electricity by the end of this year.
World 24h: EU threatens to permanently close Nord Stream 2 to put pressure on Russia
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Latest world news 11.5: EU's last strong letter regarding Nord Stream 2; Gold prices skyrocket but at risk of plummeting...
India inaugurates missile factory amid ceasefire with Pakistan
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India has just inaugurated a strategic missile factory just one day after reaching a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan.
Ukrainian President Responds to Putin's Proposal for Peace negotiations
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Mr Zelensky welcomed Mr Putin's proposal, but hoped for a ceasefire before negotiations.
Europe is gradually exhausted by billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine
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Europe has only allocated $1.9 billion in aid to Ukraine, while the country needs $3.9 billion a month to maintain its state apparatus and defense capabilities.