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Thailand officially approves emergency loan of nearly 12 billion USD
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Thailand maintains emergency borrowing plan of 400 billion baht (approximately 11.95 billion USD) after new ruling by the Constitutional Court.
China - Russia begin live-fire drills at sea
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China and Russia begin live-fire exercises at sea within the framework of Joint Sea - 2026.
Hundreds of animals escape from cages after floods in China
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More than 100 animals escaped from the zoo in Guangxi, China and about 800-900 farmed snakes escaped after the large flood.
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
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German Chancellor confirms strategic weapons deal with US.
Australia exports nuclear fuel to India
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The new agreement between the Australian and Indian Prime Ministers paves the way for uranium exports, adding momentum to the clean energy goal.
Chinese super oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels tries to cross the Strait of Hormuz
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A Chinese super oil tanker is moving out of the Persian Gulf, in an effort to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
World 24h: Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing
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World news May 13: Russia sharply lowers economic growth forecast and keeps oil prices low; Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing ...
Russia announces demobilization of more than 875 Ukrainian soldiers within 24 hours
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on May 13 that Ukrainian forces had lost about 875 soldiers in the past 24 hours in the special military operation area.
Iran redefines the Strait of Hormuz, control scope increases nearly 10 times
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Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "large combat area", with a much broader scope than before the conflict broke out.
President Trump affirms priority in preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons
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President Trump affirmed that the top priority now is to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons despite economic pressure in the US.
US withdraws troops from Germany, NATO's eastern flank competes for more troops
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At least 5 NATO countries on the eastern flank of Europe are seeking to attract US troops to station on their territory.
Qatar takes unusual measures against LNG ships amid Hormuz crisis
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Qatar requested liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers near the country's main export center to turn off positioning signal transmitters.
US President thinks China doesn't need support to end Iran conflict
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate as the US and Iran have not made progress in peace negotiations.
Rumors spread that Iran was secretly attacked by Saudi Arabia
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Some sources revealed that the Middle East conflict has drawn Saudi Arabia into a direct military confrontation with Iran.
Super El Nino once killed more than 50 million people, the world faces new danger
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Super El Nino once killed more than 50 million people in 1877. This climate phenomenon is predicted to return this year.
Russia sharply lowers economic growth forecast and keeps oil prices low
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Russia spoke out on May 12 after the government lowered its economic growth forecast and affirmed that it had implemented necessary measures to ensure economic stability.
Mexico rejects report on CIA anti-drug gang campaign
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Mexico opposes allegations of CIA secret operations, emphasizing that it does not accept unilateral interference from abroad.
Austrian Ministry of Finance questioned about more than 1,000 shipments of cash and gold to Ukraine
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Nearly 22 billion USD has been secretly transferred to Ukraine since 2022, an Austrian politician noted.
Iran warns of scenario leading to increasing enriched uranium levels to 90%
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Iran could raise its uranium enrichment level to 90% if the US continues to attack this country and the Strait of Hormuz.
World 24h: Optimistic forecast about gold prices
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Latest world news May 12: Optimistic forecast for gold prices, Super El Nino accelerates, reshaping the global storm season...
