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Close-up of the Russian Knights squadron performing at Victory Day Ceremony

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The Victory Day parade on May 9, 2026 at Red Square in Moscow closed with aerial performances by Russian military aircraft.

Russia organizes Victory Day parade on Red Square

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Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany with a large-scale military parade with the participation of many foreign leaders.

Hezbollah attacked Israel for the first time since the ceasefire

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Hezbollah announced launches of missiles and UAVs into Israeli bases amid escalating Lebanese border tensions.

Close-up of Kremlin elite satellite performing horse riding

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The Russian Presidential Regiment celebrates its 90th anniversary with horse riding performances and guard changing ceremonies in Moscow.

World 24h: Storm Hagupit is about to affect the Philippines

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World news 8. 5: Japan confirms first deadly bear attack in the year; Typhoon Hagupit is about to affect the Philippines...

Gold prices fall by more than 5%, wiping out the upward momentum from the beginning of 2026 amid Iranian war

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Gold prices fell more than 5%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2026, amid tense Iranian warfare.

Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die

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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.

Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low

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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy

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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.

White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus

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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.

Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade

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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.

Kim Jong Un re-elected Chairman of North Korea

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Mr. Kim Jong Un was re-elected Chairman of the North Korean State Council Committee in the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.

Iranian nuclear power plant at risk of attack

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US President Donald Trump declares he will eradicate the Iranian nuclear power plant unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian LNG becomes a lifeline when Asia is thirsty for gas, Europe prices increase

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When gas supplies from the Gulf region were disrupted, Russian LNG emerged as a lifebuoy for Asia and Europe.

Ukraine may only have 20 million people left, losing half after 11 years

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According to revelations from the British press, the population of Ukraine may have halved in just over a decade, from 40 million to 20 million people.

Hungary forecasts Ukraine runs out of money, forced to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline in April

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Hungary forecasts that Ukraine will soon be forced to resume oil flow through Druzhba, because this country will run out of money before Hungary runs out of oil.

World 24h: Record heat covers the United States

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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...

The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals

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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.

8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died

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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.

Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz

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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.