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Switzerland begins voting on population limits
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Swiss voters on June 14 voted in a referendum on the proposal to limit the national population to 10 million people by 2050.
Sweden twice deploys fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
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Sweden deploys JAS 39 Gripen fighters to intercept Russian Su-24 and Su-34 fighter jets.
President Putin declares Russia is taking the initiative with Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 13 declared that Russian forces are maintaining strategic initiative in the special military operation area.
Iran plants mines, seals uranium depot amid concerns about US launching seizure campaign
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Iran has sealed off its uranium stockpile and planted mines around it due to concerns that the US is launching a campaign to seize nuclear material.
Russia declares it does not accept armedization of the Arctic, ready to respond
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Any unilateral moves to increase military activity in the Arctic will lead to retaliatory measures from Russia.
Chinese warships may be equipped with 5G upgraded antennas made of cheap paper
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Photo paper 5G antennas help reduce material costs by more than 95%, opening up the possibility of large-scale network deployment on Chinese warships.
Major fire at a key oil refinery in Russia, Tuapse port seriously damaged
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A large-scale fire occurred at the Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region (Russia) after a Ukrainian drone attack.
7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan, tsunami warning up to 3m high
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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan, leading to a tsunami warning of up to 3m, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Hungarian Prime Minister unexpectedly gives the green light for 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will approve the loan if oil transit through Druzhba resumes.
Israel warns of possibility of ignoring ceasefire with Lebanon
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Tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to escalate as military operations continue during the ceasefire.
Separate ceasefire in joint battle
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In name, the 10-day ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon is surprising in that diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon have been very rare for decades.
US fires naval artillery, pierces Iranian ship engine room
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The cargo ship Touska flying the Iranian flag was intercepted by the US destroyer USS Spruance while trying to break through the US Navy's blockade.
Ukraine negotiates to establish European missile shield, sets 1 year target
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Ukraine is promoting Europe to build its own ballistic missile defense system and the deadline is within 1 year.
Iran tightened the Strait of Hormuz, 35 ships changed direction in 36 hours
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Dozens of ships had to change direction in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced the re-imposition of control over this strategic area.
North Korea tests upgraded ballistic missile capable of widespread attack
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Leader Kim Jong Un directly supervised North Korea's upgraded tactical ballistic missile test, testing new types of warheads.
Slovak Prime Minister supports Ukraine joining the EU
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he supports Ukraine's accession to the EU, but believes that Kiev has not yet met the necessary conditions.
US expert: Iran has enough uranium to make 10 atomic bombs
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US experts believe that Iran's uranium is becoming a key factor determining the future of conflict with the US.
US fires through engine room, seizes Iranian ship to break through Hormuz blockade
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US forces fired and arrested an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after the ship tried to break through a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
America's most serious shooting in 2 years
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Police have identified the gunman who caused the shooting that killed 8 children in Louisiana, USA.
Russia claims to have shot down more than 274 Ukrainian UAVs in 1 day
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Russian air defense forces have shot down 274 fixed-wing UAVs, 1 HIMARS missile, 1 Neptune guided missile and 6 guided bombs of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
