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Shooting in Canada, 7 casualties
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The shooting occurred during the annual Latin festival in downtown Toronto (Canada), police are searching for clues about the suspect.
Poland - France consult for the first time on nuclear umbrella project
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Poland and France held the first consultation on the nuclear umbrella project. Warsaw revealed that the two delegations "focused on the current security situation in Europe".
Hot weather causes South Korea to activate emergency alert for the first time
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The two cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang in South Korea have for the first time applied the highest heat warning level since the system was launched.
Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart
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Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall in eastern China on the night of July 11, bringing strong winds.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, US launches new attack
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 12 that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice".
Russia reassures India about oil and gas, warns of risks with another strait besides Hormuz
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Russia will provide full energy to India despite unfair competition from outside.
President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, China
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President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of May 13, beginning a state visit to China.
US wants to restore Nord Stream, buy cheap from Europe to control gas prices
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The US plans to restore Nord Stream and buy this gas pipeline from European companies at a cheap price to then decide the gas price themselves.
Shooting in the Philippine Senate
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Shooting occurred in the Philippine Senate, people were asked to find shelter.
Chinese super oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels tries to cross the Strait of Hormuz
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A Chinese super oil tanker is moving out of the Persian Gulf, in an effort to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
World 24h: Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing
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World news May 13: Russia sharply lowers economic growth forecast and keeps oil prices low; Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing ...
Russia announces demobilization of more than 875 Ukrainian soldiers within 24 hours
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on May 13 that Ukrainian forces had lost about 875 soldiers in the past 24 hours in the special military operation area.
Iran redefines the Strait of Hormuz, control scope increases nearly 10 times
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Iran has expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a "large combat area", with a much broader scope than before the conflict broke out.
President Trump affirms priority in preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons
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President Trump affirmed that the top priority now is to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons despite economic pressure in the US.
US withdraws troops from Germany, NATO's eastern flank competes for more troops
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At least 5 NATO countries on the eastern flank of Europe are seeking to attract US troops to station on their territory.
Qatar takes unusual measures against LNG ships amid Hormuz crisis
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Qatar requested liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers near the country's main export center to turn off positioning signal transmitters.
US President thinks China doesn't need support to end Iran conflict
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate as the US and Iran have not made progress in peace negotiations.
Rumors spread that Iran was secretly attacked by Saudi Arabia
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Some sources revealed that the Middle East conflict has drawn Saudi Arabia into a direct military confrontation with Iran.
Super El Nino once killed more than 50 million people, the world faces new danger
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Super El Nino once killed more than 50 million people in 1877. This climate phenomenon is predicted to return this year.
Russia sharply lowers economic growth forecast and keeps oil prices low
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Russia spoke out on May 12 after the government lowered its economic growth forecast and affirmed that it had implemented necessary measures to ensure economic stability.
