World

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.

Hungary reviews finances of Paks-2 nuclear power project built by Rosatom

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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that the country's government is considering financial issues related to the Paks-2 nuclear power plant construction project.

Moon resources could replace the role of oil and gas in the future

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Exploiting resources on the Moon could bring economic efficiency in the next 20 years, according to a Russian scientist.

Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling the area in Kherson more than 460 times in a week

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The Novaya Kakhovka urban area in Kherson was recorded by Russia with more than 460 shelling raids from Ukraine in the past week.

Iran deploys new plan to bring frozen assets back home

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Iran said that the release of frozen assets is currently the top priority before considering resuming negotiations with the US.

Unprecedented explosion in Monaco injures Ukrainian businessman

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An explosion caused by an explosive device injured Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and 2 others in Monaco.

Venezuelan leaders thank Vietnam for support in overcoming earthquake disaster

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On June 29, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez sent thanks to Vietnam for its solidarity and support for Venezuela in difficult times.

Gunfire in Germany, 6 people killed

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The shooting at a youth welfare facility in Germany killed 6 employees, and 3 suspects have been arrested by police.

Russia announces identities of individuals involved in bus attack in Belarus

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The Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations affirmed that many evidences at the scene confirm the origin of the drone.

China and EU officially launch trade and investment consultation mechanism

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China and the European Union (EU) identified 4 initial operating areas under the trade and investment consultation mechanism.

Finland paves the way for nuclear weapons, Russia will have a military-technical response

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Finland's lifting of the ban on nuclear weapons will force Russia to take more political as well as military-technical retaliatory measures.

Iran declares only two countries have control over the Strait of Hormuz

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Tehran said Iran and Oman will decide the future of managing the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed the involvement of other third parties.

Iraq wants to join BRICS

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The Iraqi Ambassador to Russia said Baghdad hopes to become a BRICS member one day.

Russian forces attack drone storage in Kharkiv

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 29 that the Russian army had used Geran 5'Seeker' drones to attack the Megasklad logistics center in Kharkiv.

Russian troops are attacking on many fronts in Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian army is attacking on many fronts in Ukraine.

Poland records highest temperature ever amidst heat waves

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The temperature broke Poland's record, which has existed for more than a century, forcing authorities to implement a series of emergency response measures.