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Russia seizes control of Shevchenko in Kharkov region

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The Russian Ministry of Defense on June 7 said that its forces had seized control of the Shevchenko settlement in the Kharkov region.

Shaping a common future with the ASEAN Future 2026 forum

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The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 will take place on June 9 and 10 in Hanoi.

Scientist bakes bread from yeast on 5,300-year-old mummy

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The discovery of ancient yeast strains by Italian scientists opens up new applications for the food industry and fermentation technology.

El Nino 2026 is forecast to surpass previous records

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The new forecast warns that the El Nino phenomenon that is forming this year is likely to become the strongest El Nino ever recorded.

Sweden allows the handover of a 96m cargo ship to Ukraine

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A Swedish court ruled that the seizure of a cargo ship in the Baltic Sea was legal and that the ship could be handed over to Ukraine.

Asian aviation falters before crisis, Japan is an exception

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Thanks to owning the world's largest strategic oil reserves, Japan remains stable while a series of regional airlines have to cancel flights due to price storms.

US pours $100 billion to revive the world's largest super mine in Venezuela

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The US administration officially launched a $100 billion plan to restore oil fields in Venezuela, aiming to lower world gasoline prices.

Three oil tankers cross Hormuz safely, a series of other ships abandon their journey

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Three oil tankers - the first ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the US announced the blockade - have successfully passed through this waterway.

Russia develops satellite network specializing in hunting for solar storms

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Russia is promoting a project to establish a satellite network to accurately determine the location of solar storm outbreaks.

EU expects to remove $105 billion aid package for Ukraine after Hungarian elections

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Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar affirmed that he is ready for direct dialogue with the Russian President to call for an end to the fighting in Ukraine.

Oil prices rise, Chinese clean technology accelerates exports

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High oil prices boosted demand for electric vehicles, batteries and helped Chinese clean technology businesses grow strongly.

US out of Russian oil immunity, Asia holds breath waiting for decision

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The US sanctions immunity for Russian oil has officially expired, pushing the global energy market into a state of uncertainty.

US demands Iran stop 20-year uranium enrichment program, negotiations fall into deadlock

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US proposes Iran accepts temporary suspension of uranium enrichment program for 20 years, Iran "bargains" for 5 years.

Ukraine repairs Druzhba, Russia's oil flows back or not is decided by the EU

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Ukraine announced that it will repair the Druzhba oil pipeline this spring, but whether Russian oil flows back or not depends on the EU.

Special significance of General Secretary and President To Lam's visit to China

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Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed that the State visit to China from April 14-17, 2026 by General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, at the invitation of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and his wife, is a very important opportunity to elevate the strategic connection and establish a new height for the relations between the two Parties and the two countries.

Russia withdraws almost all personnel from Iran's nuclear power plant

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Russia evacuated almost all remaining personnel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran.

Eelect Prime Minister of Hungary still leaves the door open for Russian energy

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Eelected Prime Minister of Hungary - Mr. Péter Magyar - declared that the country will continue to seek the cheapest energy source, including sources from Russia.

North Korea tests cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles

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North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities with weapons tests from modern warships.

Sweden blocks ships discharging Russian coal residue into the Baltic Sea

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A patrol ship of the Swedish Coast Guard blocked and inspected a cargo ship in the Baltic region.

The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku is about to make landfall, high risk of disaster

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Super typhoon Sinlaku - the strongest storm on the planet this year - is approaching US islands in the Western Pacific.