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South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
New low pressure moves near the East Sea, high risk of strengthening
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On the morning of June 24, a new low pressure is moving closer to the East Sea, with a high possibility of strengthening into a tropical depression.
Some EU countries deny sanctions against Russia
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Hungary and Slovakia reject the 18th package of sanctions against Russia over concerns about affecting national energy security.
Mr. Trump declares to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
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On the evening of June 23, US time, President Donald Trump suddenly announced that he had achieved a "comprehensive and complete" ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Germany and Italy urged to repatriate $245 billion in gold from the US
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Germany and Italy are facing calls to remove gold reserves from New York, USA.
Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Mr. Trump calls retaliation too weak
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Iran launched 14 missiles at the US Al-Udeid air base in Qatar on the evening of June 23 local time.
Right after storm No. 2 Sepat, a new low pressure will appear near the East Sea
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Typhoon Sepat, the second storm in the northwest Pacific, is forecast to weaken on June 25. Immediately after that, a new low pressure area will form near the East Sea.
Israel launches massive airstrikes, Iran's nuclear facilities continue to be targeted
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On June 23, Israel launched a series of airstrikes, using various weapons to target many targets across Iran.
World 24h: Double flag breaks the cycle of sanctions against Russian oil and gas
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World news 23.6: Russia's double flag breaks the sanctions ring for oil and gas; New tropical depression forecast to form today...
Counter- arms wave explodes in the US, protests and involvement in Iran
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Thousands of Americans took to the streets over the weekend to protest the US military's presence in Iran, marking the rise of the anti-war movement.
Hormuz Strait - a small shipping route holding the world's energy fate
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Iran's parliament approved a proposal to close the Hormuz Strait in response to US President Donald Trump's order to airstrike three Iranian nuclear facilities.
IS bombs suicide at church in Syrian capital
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The suicide bombing killed 22 people and injured 63 others, the first major act by the IS organization after the collapse of the Assad regime.
Houthi warns US as it moves deeper into Iran- Israel conflict
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The Houthis say their reactions to the US are just a matter of time, despite Iran's request not to intervene in the conflict with Israel.
Hungary urges EU to lift Russian energy ban amid US-Iran tensions
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the EU to lift a ban on Russian energy amid concerns about rising prices due to the Iran conflict.
Ukrainian President threatens to deal a dangerous blow to Russia's key weak point
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The Ukrainian president has vowed to continue expanding long-range strikes on key weak points to significantly reduce Russia's military potential.
Japanese Prime Minister fails to attend NATO Summit
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba canceled plans to attend the NATO summit.
