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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.
Drone stray causes power plant incident in Estonia
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Many drones intruded into the airspace of Estonia and Latvia on the morning of March 25.
South Korea prepares a series of scenarios to cope with energy price fluctuations
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South Korea strengthens emergency response as Middle East oil supplies disrupted, energy prices escalate and economic risks
Pentagon deploys 2,000 more paratroopers to the Middle East
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The Pentagon has ordered the deployment of about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East on March 25.
Iran allows Thai ships to cross the Hormuz Strait safely after negotiations
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After diplomatic exchanges, the Thai oil tanker was allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
Iran denies information about negotiating with Mr. Trump
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Iran denies any statements about dialogue with the US, affirming a tough stance amid ongoing conflict.
Russian LNG tanker adrift rescued, disaster risk remains
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After weeks drifting in the Mediterranean, the Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz has finally been controlled by Libya.
China tests missile launcher at an unimaginable depth of 200m
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Chinese scientists have just conducted tests of a solid-fuel rocket engine that can launch at a depth of 200m underwater.
Ukraine at high risk of losing US aid due to Donbass
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The risk of Ukraine losing US aid is increasing after the latest round of negotiations due to disagreements on Donbass.
Russia spends more than 5 billion USD, launching Starlink competing satellite
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Russia has just launched the first series of satellites to compete with Starlink, opening an Internet race from space.
Turkey plans to spend $135 billion in gold to save the domestic currency
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The Central Bank of Turkey is considering using up to 135 billion USD of gold reserves to protect the lira.
Iran begins to collect fees through the Strait of Hormuz, up to 2 million USD/trip
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Iran is said to have started charging commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with a price of 2 million USD per trip.
New COVID-19 strain spreads strongly in the US
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The new COVID-19 strain is spreading throughout the US and may evade current vaccines.
EU unexpectedly postpones ban on Russian oil amid energy crisis
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The EU has not yet been able to set a time to announce the draft ban on Russian oil imports, although it previously targeted mid-April.
US attacks Iran nuclear power plant, says Tehran has yielded
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US and Israel attack Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Mr. Trump said Iran has agreed to never possess nuclear weapons.
Russian official: EU causes crisis by leaving Russian energy
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A Russian official said that the energy crisis of the European Union (EU) is caused by the bloc's policies.
