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World 24h: Plan to restore Nord Stream gradually forms
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Latest world news May 17: Investors adjust expectations, gold prices face pressure; Nord Stream restoration plan has appeared in Germany...
Denmark suspends contract with Ukrainian missile company
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Denmark cancels contract with Ukrainian missile manufacturer Fire Point.
North Korea sends women's football team to South Korea to compete
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The North Korean women's football team came to South Korea for the first time in 8 years, attracting great attention from regional public opinion.
Russia announces additional control of Borovaya and Kutkovka areas in Kharkov
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Units of the Western Russia Operations Group have controlled 2 areas Borovaya and Kutkovka in Kharkov province (Ukraine) after military operations.
Iran targets underground front in Hormuz, warns of global impact
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Iran is targeting a new source of power deep beneath the Strait of Hormuz.
US announces North American expansion strategy, reshaping regional security map
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced an expanded North American strategy to establish a closed security belt from Greenland to Guyana.
Short of long-range weapons, the US risks bringing the F-35 super fighter to fly close to Iranian airspace
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The depletion of long-range ammunition is forcing the US Air Force to risk bringing the F-35 super fighter deep into Iran's air defense battlefield.
Trump speaks out about Iran's new leaders ahead of negotiations in Pakistan
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Mr. Trump's new statement highlights the prospects for negotiations between the US and Iran amid escalating tensions.
Risk of a new nuclear race erupting from the Iranian crisis
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Governments "from the North Atlantic to the Western Pacific" are debating whether to pursue nuclear weapons, according to Bloomberg.
Russian army controls additional Kovsharovka settlement
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Russia's Zapad Operations Group has controlled the Kovsharovka settlement in Kharkov after fierce attacks.
Russian oil throat attacked for the 3rd time in 1 week
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One of Russia's largest oil export ports continues to catch fire after a UAV attack by Ukraine for the 3rd time in just 1 week.
Trump declares the US controls Hormuz
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Mr. Trump declared that the US has controlled the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran accepts most of the US claims, and will transport 20 oil tankers.
US surges troop numbers in the Middle East to 50,000, ready for ground combat in Iran
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The addition of 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors raises the number of US troops in the Middle East to 10,000 people higher than usual.
New situation urges EU - Australia to reach the finish line
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After nearly 10 years of negotiations, the European Union (EU) and Australia have reached the necessary consensus on a bilateral free trade agreement. The two sides also agreed on a cooperation agreement in the fields of military, defense and security.
North Korea and China resume direct flights between the two capitals
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The Beijing - Pyongyang flight resumed after a long interruption, reflecting signs of North Korea's gradual opening up.
Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon
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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks
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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.
US unexpectedly allows ships carrying 650,000 barrels of Russian oil into Cuba amid sanctions
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A Russian oil tanker suddenly entered Cuban waters while the US maintained energy blockade of this island nation.
Russia signals to the US: Either ease sanctions, or deplete fertilizer
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A leading economist has just warned that Russia has sent strong signals to the US and the West after suspending the issuance of fertilizer export licenses.
Japan strengthens Pacific regional defense
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Japan establishes Pacific defense planning office, amid increasingly complex regional security.
