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Wildfires in Canada, smoke and dust cover many areas of the US
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Smoke and dust from wildfires in Canada are covering many US states, causing air pollution and affecting the health of millions of people.
Chinese university terminates contract with plagiarism lecturer
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The investigating council confirmed that Ms. Jia Qianqian - lecturer at Northwest University, China, had violations and plagiarism in scientific research works.
Russian forces expand operation east of Ivolzhanskoye
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Military experts said that the Russian army has launched a sweep operation in the forest east of the settlement, expanding the control area.
Japan for the first time allows descendants of 11 former Imperial branches to return to the Imperial Family
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Japan has just passed amendments to the Royal Act for the first time in 79 years to respond to the shrinking number of Royal members.
Typhoon Elida increases intensity continuously, about to reach maximum level
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Typhoon Elida is operating in the eastern Pacific basin and is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane on July 17.
Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain
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The low pressure in the Philippine forecast area is unlikely to develop into a storm, but the Philippines must still be wary of rain and floods.
Russia transfers nuclear warhead to missile brigade in Belarus during exercise
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Russia transfers nuclear warheads to a missile brigade in Belarus in a large-scale nuclear exercise.
US sends new signal about ambition in Greenland
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US President Donald Trump's special envoy believes Washington needs to increase its presence in Greenland.
World 24h: Reasons for gold price reversal and rebound
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Latest world news May 21: Gold prices reverse and rebound; Russia reveals possibility of Mr. Putin meeting Mr. Trump in China...
Russia sets conditions for Ukraine conflict to end soon
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Russia believes that the conflict in Ukraine could soon end if the West stops providing financial and military support to Kiev.
US increases military ship presence in the Middle East
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The US is deploying more modern destroyers to the Middle East, including warships equipped with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laser systems.
New low pressure appears near the Philippines, forecasting more consecutive low pressure formation
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New low pressure appears in the forecast area of the Philippines but is unlikely to strengthen into a storm in the next 24 hours.
US military balloon falls in Mexico
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The incident of a US reconnaissance balloon crashing on the US-Mexico border has raised attention to military surveillance activities in the region.
UK announces $5 billion Gulf trade deal
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Britain promotes economic relations with Gulf countries amid the region continuing to be affected by the Iranian conflict.
Thailand updates health status of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
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Doctors are trying to stabilize the heart rate of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 47 years old, who has been in a coma since 2022.
Many parties are profiting from Iran's nuclear threat
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The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said that many parties are profiting from the non-existent threat of Iran's nuclear weapons.
Russia reveals possibility of Putin meeting Trump in China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump may meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China in November.
US blocks Iranian-flagged oil tanker, forced to change direction amidst tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Marine Corps intercepts and redirects an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of evading US Navy blockade orders.
Mr. Trump declares readiness to wait for a decision on a peace agreement from Iran
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Mr. Trump left open the possibility of waiting a few more days to receive a "correct answer" about the peace agreement from Iran.
Russia shows off strength in nuclear exercise
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on May 20 announced images of mobile missile launchers participating in a large-scale nuclear exercise in coordination with Belarus.
