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US postpones disbursement of $400 million military aid package for Ukraine

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The 400 million USD military aid package for Ukraine will not be transferred under the current US administration, according to revelations from the US Senate.

Iran warns of consequences if Britain joins the US in the Middle East

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Iran declares it will consider British interests in the Middle East as military targets if London joins the US campaign against Iran.

President Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian Army Commander Syrsky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 21 announced the dismissal of Army Commander Oleksandr Syrsky.

Low pressure area about to enter the East Sea, may strengthen thanks to favorable environment

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The low pressure area near the Philippines, which is forecast to enter the East Sea and may strengthen into a storm, has a favorable environment to strengthen.

Abu Dhabi launches $6.2 billion gas project amid crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

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Abu Dhabi approved a 6.2 billion USD gas project to increase domestic supply and expand LNG exports, amidst the ongoing instability of the Hormuz transport route.

Ukraine's major ally unexpectedly absent from anti-Russian statement

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The US unexpectedly absented from the anti-Russian statement issued by Ukraine at the United Nations.

Many European countries may participate in suing Russia's gas ban

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that many European Union (EU) countries are signaling that they may participate in the lawsuit against the ban on importing Russian gas.

Typhoon Jangmi forms near the Philippines, forecast path for the next few days

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The tropical depression near the Philippines has strengthened into tropical storm Jangmi and is forecast to continue to strengthen in the coming days.

US Navy secretly supports cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz

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The US Navy is said to be secretly supporting merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing instability in negotiations with Iran.

Large oil tanker explodes, causing fuel leak near the Strait of Hormuz

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A large Greek oil tanker was damaged after an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a leak of fuel into the sea.

Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement

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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as new US airstrikes target Iran threaten the fragile negotiation process.

North Korea tests a series of mixed weapons

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North Korea continues to upgrade its modern combat capabilities with missiles and rocket-propelled artillery integrating new technologies.

Big factory chemical tank burst in the US, 9 people missing, the scene is too dangerous for rescue

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9 employees missing, 1 person killed after a chemical tank burst at a paper mill in Washington, USA.

Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in the Sumy region

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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled two settlements, Zapselye and Ryasnoye, in the Sumy region in the past 24 hours.

World 24h: Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe

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World news May 26: Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa, Mastercard; Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe...

New tropical depression forms, El Nino has a 92% chance of appearing

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The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression in the afternoon of May 26.

Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji

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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.

Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country

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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.

Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets

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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.