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EU called to buy more Russian energy despite sanctions
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A Finnish politician believes that the EU should buy more Russian energy to avoid a crisis, even though the bloc still maintains sanctions against Moscow.
US - China coordinate to arrest 5 drug trafficking suspects before Trump's visit
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The US and China arrested 5 people in a joint drug trafficking investigation just before President Donald Trump's visit.
Ms. Vanga's prophecy reappears as hantavirus, norovirus spreads
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Hantavirus and norovirus are rekindling attention to Vanga's 2026 prophecies about epidemics, natural disasters, the environment and global volatility.
More passengers on the yacht tested positive for the virus
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French authorities tighten isolation measures after detecting more cases of hantavirus infection.
Overseas Vietnamese turn to their roots, spreading love for their homeland
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In recent years, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and relevant agencies have actively mobilized overseas Vietnamese to attend the Hung Kings Commemoration Ceremony and the "Spring Homeland" program. These are activities rich in cultural and spiritual significance, helping people far from home to become more attached to their homeland.
Iran sets safety conditions for oil tankers when passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran requires ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz through a separate corridor, warning other routes are unsafe.
World oil prices fall for 2 consecutive days
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Signs of cooling Middle East conflict pull oil prices down, market expects supply to be restored soon.
US suspends efforts to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US will temporarily stop the escort operation of ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino could be strongest in 30 years, no longer according to old rules
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A strong El Nino wave may be about to appear. Climate change is changing the impact of this phenomenon.
Iranian oil tanker appears in Lombok Strait, Indonesia says it does not violate maritime law
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Indonesia affirms that Iranian oil tankers have the right to pass through its waters under international law of the sea.
Russia declares destruction of Ukraine's Damba electronic warfare station
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Forces of the Northern Task Force of Russia destroyed a Damba electronic warfare station of Ukraine in the Sumy region, Ukraine.
World 24h: Forecast of possibility of low pressure near the Philippines strengthening into a storm
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Latest world news May 5th: Gold prices are still forecast to increase; 2 low pressures move towards the Philippines, possibly strengthening into Typhoon Caloy...
Vietnam requests China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago
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Vietnam requests China to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago in accordance with international law.
Iran says new situation is forming in the Strait of Hormuz
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The Iranian Parliament Speaker said that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is changing, in the context of increasing maritime tensions between Iran and the US.
US - Iran: Ceasefire agreement increasingly fragile
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The ceasefire agreement in the Middle East is facing the risk of collapse as the US and Iran continue military actions to control the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO assesses community spread risk from hantavirus outbreak
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The hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius recorded 7 cases, 3 deaths. WHO assesses the risk of spreading to the community at a low level.
Germany hands over plant associated with Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Ukraine
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Germany will transfer a gas-fired power plant that used to serve Russia's Nord Stream 1 pipeline to a Ukrainian electricity operator.
2 low pressure systems move towards the Philippines, possibly strengthening into Typhoon Caloy
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Two low pressure systems are moving towards the Philippines, one of which enters the forecast area on May 5, while the other low pressure system is strengthening.
South Korean ship fired and exploded in Hormuz for the first time, US President says it was due to Iran
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A cargo ship operated by South Korea exploded on May 4, in Hormuz, in an incident that US President Donald Trump said was caused by an Iranian attack.
Russian representative warns of nuclear weapon scenario in Finland
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Russia warns of increased security risks if Finland and European countries allow the storage of nuclear weapons on their territory.
