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Ukrainian capital power outage in Russian attack
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On June 2, many explosions occurred in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities during a large-scale Russian airstrike.
US discusses increasing nuclear presence in NATO's eastern flank
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The US is discussing the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons to many NATO member countries in Europe.
United Nations issues emergency warning about El Nino, extreme weather spreads
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The United Nations warns the world to prepare for the upcoming return of the El Nino phenomenon and the extreme weather events that this phenomenon causes.
Russia reacts to Tagor oil tanker seized by France in the sea
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Russia considers France's arrest of the Tagor oil tanker linked to Russia an illegal act.
China expands restrictions on foreign deals
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The new code of conduct increases China's oversight of cross-border investment, technology and data.
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.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management
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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.
US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.
Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade
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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.
Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years
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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.
Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific
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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.
