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Switzerland begins voting on population limits
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Swiss voters on June 14 voted in a referendum on the proposal to limit the national population to 10 million people by 2050.
Sweden twice deploys fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
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Sweden deploys JAS 39 Gripen fighters to intercept Russian Su-24 and Su-34 fighter jets.
President Putin declares Russia is taking the initiative with Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 13 declared that Russian forces are maintaining strategic initiative in the special military operation area.
Iran plants mines, seals uranium depot amid concerns about US launching seizure campaign
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Iran has sealed off its uranium stockpile and planted mines around it due to concerns that the US is launching a campaign to seize nuclear material.
Russia declares it does not accept armedization of the Arctic, ready to respond
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Any unilateral moves to increase military activity in the Arctic will lead to retaliatory measures from Russia.
Iran announces list of retaliatory targets, targeting US and Israeli oil and gas facilities
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Iran warned it would target US and Israeli oil and gas facilities in the Middle East if its energy infrastructure continued to be attacked.
President Trump outlines two scenarios if the agreement with Iran collapses
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US President Donald Trump said he is ready to consider strong measures against Iran if the negotiation process with Tehran does not yield results.
World 24h: Russia warns Germany to buy high-priced energy because of refusing Nord Stream
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Latest world news 8.6: Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream; Not optimistic forecast about gold prices in the short term...
EU takes new action with oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet
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The EU allows the navy to participate in the IRINI operation to inspect and arrest ships suspected of transporting Russian oil in the Mediterranean.
North Korea rolls out red carpet, fires 21 rounds of cannons to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Crowds holding flags and fresh flowers stand along streets in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea to welcome the Chinese leader.
Japan closes 94 schools after black bear incident in residential area
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A black bear suddenly appeared in a residential area, causing the Japanese government to close 94 schools and issue an emergency warning to residents.
Hong Kong (China): Human-shaped robot will sell goods on the coast
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Hong Kong (China) promotes the application of artificial intelligence in life, while raising public awareness about new technologies.
South Korean President emphasizes North Korea's denuclearization goal
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South Korean President warns nuclear race could turn Northeast Asia into a dangerous hotspot.
European leaders support Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
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Britain, France and Germany affirmed that Europe needs to actively participate in peace negotiation efforts.
Not depriving but increasing pressure
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The US House of Representatives' resolution requiring President Donald Trump to end the conflict with Iran does not have the legal effect to force him to act. However, this move still creates significant political pressure on Mr. Trump, while putting House Speaker Mike Johnson - who is considered a close ally of the President in Congress - in a difficult position.
Earthquake collapses school, students in chaos in the Philippines
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On June 8, hundreds of students had to flee in southern Philippines when a strong earthquake caused a school building to collapse.
Strong earthquake in the Philippines kills 1 person, houses collapse
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At least 1 person died and many houses collapsed after a strong earthquake off the south coast of Mindanao Island, Philippines on the morning of June 8.
Israel attacks Iran after Tehran launches multiple missiles
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On June 8, the Israeli Air Force attacked Iranian military targets in western and central Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said on Telegram.
Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream
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Germany's refusal to receive gas through Nord Stream is difficult to explain economic reasoning, according to Russian Senate Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko.
8.2 magnitude strong earthquake in the Philippines, tsunami risk
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A magnitude 8.2 earthquake occurred in Mindanao, Philippines on the morning of June 8.
