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President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
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President Trump said he had directed Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea for a number of reasons.
Many Middle Eastern countries secretly bring oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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Many oil tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are said to have quietly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to maintaining oil supply in the context of the Middle East conflict.
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean soldier crosses border line
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The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
Iran asks Qatar to allow investigation into 3 missing pilots
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Iran proposes Qatar to allow the Iranian military investigation team to enter the country to verify information related to 3 pilots missing since March.
8 countries protest Israel rejects Gaza peace roadmap
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8 countries condemned Israel for rejecting the Gaza peace roadmap, saying that this country is hindering efforts to end the conflict.
Loss of money, Ukraine loses 770 million USD to buy weapons
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A series of uncestuous contracts to buy Ukrainian weapons have caused the country to lose up to 770 million USD.
EU launches drastic sanctions, blocking Nord Stream's return path
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The EU is targeting Nord Stream and the Russian banking sector in the latest package of sanctions revealed a few days after the 17th package.
Ukraine calls on allies to put pressure on Russia immediately after negotiations
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Just hours after its first direct talks with Russia, Ukraine has called on its Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
US negotiates investment in TurkStream, about to support Russian gas to the EU
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Bulgaria is negotiating with the US hedge fund to expand the capacity of the TurkStream gas pipeline.
Controversy over former FBI Director's implied post against Trump
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The former FBI Director is facing a wave of fierce criticism after posting a photo that raised doubts about the threatening message aimed at Trump.
Mr. Trump stops customs negotiations, sends letter to apply new tax rates to 150 countries
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The new tariffs will be sent to countries by mail in the next few weeks, Trump said.
Russian Vostok Group occupies the Volnoye pole area, Donetsk
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Units of the Russian Vostok Group have taken control of the Volnoye pole settlement in Donetsk.
India rolls out 200,000 km2 red carpet to invite Russia to exploit oil and gas
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India's invitation to Russia for oil and gas exploitation is an opportunity for Russia to expand direct investment abroad, while helping India strengthen energy security in the long term.
Low pressure forms, expected to enter the East Sea
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Low pressure in the East Sea and low pressure near the East Sea are forecast to appear consecutively in the second half of May 2025.
World 24h: US suddenly lifts sanctions on Russian oil and gas project with important role
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International news 16.5: US suddenly lifts sanctions on Russian oil and gas project playing an important role; German Prime Minister breaks down the door to Nord Stream 2...
Ukraine continues to damage strategic fighters
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The Ukrainian army has repeatedly damaged F-16 and Su-27 fighters in recent campaigns, most of which were shot down during clashes with Russian forces.
Germany extinguishes hopes of receiving Taurus missiles from Ukraine soon
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The German Chancellor said that the country currently has no plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles - the type of weapon that Mr. Zelensky is eager to receive.
Pacific typhoon season begins peacefully, revealing clues for the Atlantic
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The storm season in the eastern Pacific has had a fairly peaceful start and gives forecasters a lot of information about the storm season in the Atlantic.
Mr. Putin replaces Commander of the Russian army
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced the Commander of the Russian army, General Oleg Salyukov.
Russia takes over 2 more settlements in Ukraine, fierce fighting on the entire front
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Russia declares to occupy two more settlements in Ukraine. Kiev said fighting was still ongoing across the front lines.
