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Typhoon Ba Vi causes heavy rain, China evacuates more than 260,000 people
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More than 260,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in Liaoning province (Northeast China) as Typhoon Ba Vi moves north, causing widespread heavy rain.
Chinese air conditioners are selling well amidst record heat in Europe
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Prolonged heat in Europe is causing air conditioning demand to increase sharply, opening up great opportunities for Chinese brands.
9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
Iran does not accept changing its role in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran affirmed that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz and rejected US President Donald Trump's idea of seizing control of this strategic maritime route.
Oil tanker attacked off Oman, pressure weighs on transportation through the Middle East region
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A tanker was hit by an unidentified object off Oman, but the entire crew was safe and no oil spills were recorded.
President Trump considers lifting sanctions on Chinese company buying Iranian oil
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US President Donald Trump shares Chinese President Xi Jinping's opinion on the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino returns, storm season in the eastern Pacific forecast to be fierce
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El Nino is about to form and sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are rising right when the storm season in the eastern Pacific Ocean begins on May 15.
Mr. Trump unexpectedly loosens stance on Iran's nuclear program
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Mr. Trump believes that 20 years is enough to limit Iran's nuclear program.
Putin visits China immediately after Trump's visit
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Mr. Putin will visit Beijing, China just days after Mr. Trump's visit.
Vietnam proposes BRICS to promote South-South cooperation, strengthen North-South dialogue
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Vietnam proposed that BRICS participate in promoting South-South cooperation, strengthening North-South dialogue in shaping global governance structures.
World 24h: Gold prices await new breakthrough momentum
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Latest world news May 15: Gold prices await new momentum, with many long-term supports; Super El Nino forecast to reach historical peak and then reverse direction...
Discovery of a crack that could open up a new ocean in Africa
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Scientists have discovered more evidence that a tectonic rift in Africa may develop into a new plate boundary in the next few million years.
Kremlin: Europe could experience more volatility if Ukraine is not restrained
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The Kremlin spokesman said that Ukraine's actions could increase political and security instability in Europe.
FBI offers $200,000 reward, searches for former counterintelligence officer suspected of spying for Iran
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The FBI offers a $200,000 reward for information that helps arrest Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence expert accused of spying for Iran.
Elon Musk's son causes a social media storm in China, tiger-shaped bag suddenly sold out
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Elon Musk takes his son X Æ A-Xii to China on a tour accompanying US President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump leaves China, Xi Jinping promises to send rose seeds
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Mr. Donald Trump left Beijing and returned to the US after high-level meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
President Trump declares impatience with Iran
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US President Donald Trump said he is gradually losing patience with Iran after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US continues to allow sending abortion pills by mail
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The US Supreme Court temporarily maintains access to abortion drugs through remote medical examination and postal services.
Egypt displays unpublished artifacts from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
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Egypt displays artifacts from pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb and opens 2 tombs of the New Kingdom in Luxor.
Thailand excavates largest dinosaur in Southeast Asia
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The newly discovered fossil skeleton reveals a giant dinosaur that lived in Thailand 113 million years ago.
