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Israel plants flag on strategic fortress Beaufort in Lebanon
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Israel announced it had captured the medieval strategic fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon on May 31.
Abandoned Soviet aircraft becomes artwork
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Swiss artist Micha Hani has turned a Soviet-era Yak-40 passenger plane in Armenia into a giant work of art.
Major storm sweeps through Australia, many states face risk of flash floods and tornadoes
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Australians are warned of a strong storm that could cause gusts of more than 125 km/h, flash floods and large waves.
White House releases latest report on Trump's health
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White House doctor concludes that US President Donald Trump is in very good health and is capable of holding the presidency.
Mr. Trump criticizes US Independence Day Concert, calls for cancellation
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Controversy surrounding the program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has increased after Mr. Trump's speech.
Germany requires men to ask for military permission if they go abroad for more than 3 months
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A controversial regulation in Germany requires men aged 17 to 45 to have military consent if they want to stay abroad for more than 90 days.
Iraq issues emergency order for oil tanker to load cargo through the Strait of Hormuz
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After Iran lifted transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq asked partners to submit crude oil discharge plans within 24 hours to restart exports.
Russian Ambassador: Britain is maintaining pressure on Russia
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Mr. Andrey Kelin - Russian Ambassador to the UK said that the UK is promoting the intensity of fighting in Ukraine instead of seeking solutions to minimize casualties.
Explosives discovered near Russian gas pipeline, Hungary holds emergency meeting before elections
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Hungary held an emergency meeting after Serbia discovered explosives with great destructive power only a few hundred meters from the Russian gas pipeline.
Vietnam moves towards a trillion-dollar economy club
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Vietnam is assessed to be gradually moving towards joining the trillion-dollar economy club and becoming the leading destination for global investment.
France seeks companion
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With his visit to Japan and South Korea from March 31st to April 3rd, French President Emmanuel Macron not only simply made a long trip to the Indo-Pacific region, but also clearly showed his steadfast determination to link with partners, both near and far, to jointly act and respond independently and confidently in the current world political context.
Russia speaks out against US ultimatum to Iran
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Russia called for de-escalation of tensions, opposed a tough approach and emphasized diplomatic solutions to the crisis.
Trump warns of destroying Iranian infrastructure
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Mr. Trump on April 5 (local time) issued a warning that he would destroy Iran's important civilian infrastructure.
Russia declares more than 1,215 Ukrainian soldiers removed from combat in just 1 day
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Russia said its forces have displaced more than 1,215 Ukrainian soldiers from combat in the past 24 hours along the entire fighting line.
Gold price forecast after the strongest monthly drop in more than a decade
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Goldman Sachs forecasts gold prices could rise to $5,400/ounce despite the drop in the past month.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week
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Latest world news 5. 4: Experts make surprising predictions about gold prices next week; Tsunami lurking in Indonesia, revealing huge breakage...
US needs European naval power in the Strait of Hormuz
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NATO's naval strength is considered an important key to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Two European countries request EU to suspend sanctions on Russian oil and gas
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Hungary and Slovakia simultaneously requested the European Union (EU) to suspend sanctions on Russian oil and gas, to avoid an economic collapse scenario.
Mr. Trump declares F-15 pilot rescue operation successful
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Mr. Trump declared that the bold rescue operation was deployed deep in Iranian territory, and two US pilots were rescued safely one after another.
Rescue of US pilot in Iran: The most difficult mission in special forces history
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The US pilot hid for nearly 48 hours in Iranian territory, while special forces launched a large-scale operation, confronting Iranian forces for rescue.
