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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.
World 24h: Record rain in China's desert city
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World news June 26: Nord Stream 2 declares legal war with EU; Record rain in China's desert city...
Iran and IAEA exchange views on nuclear inspection
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The nuclear monitoring agency revealed the first technical contacts amid Iran's insistence that it has not yet opened the bombed facilities.
World-class hydropower plant in China officially put into operation
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World-class hydropower plant in China Song Jiangkou officially connected to China's power grid.
Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
Desert city in China welcomes record rainfall
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Unusual heavy rain in the Chinese desert region raises concerns about extreme weather trends and long-term impacts.
Number of deaths from Ebola in Congo exceeds 300, government tightens control
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo killed hundreds of people, forcing authorities to tighten strict travel regulations.
Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO
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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.
Relief efforts after double earthquake in Venezuela
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The double earthquake in Venezuela killed at least 188 people and injured 1,520 others.
Cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz attacked, United Nations suspends evacuation plan
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The cargo ship attack disrupted the evacuation campaign of thousands of sailors and raised concerns about control of the vital maritime route.
Russia expands its control zone near Lyubitskoye in the Zaporizhia region
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Russian forces on June 25 expanded their control area near the Lyubitskoye settlement in Zaporizhia region and secured positions in the east of this area.
Giant asteroid about to graze Earth, can be observed by binoculars
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The giant asteroid will fly past Earth tomorrow (June 27), astronomy lovers can observe it with binoculars.
