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South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
The opening of the Strait of Hormuz will release millions of barrels of oil
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The opening of the Strait of Hormuz has caused Middle East oil supply to be forecast to increase sharply, creating downward pressure on the global market.
Israel negotiates with the US on the continued deployment of troops in Lebanon
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Exchanges between the US and Israel took place after the US and Iran signed a temporary agreement related to Lebanon's sovereignty.
Thailand restarts 30 billion USD super project competing in the Malacca Strait
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Thailand wants to build a "land bridge" to transport goods across the peninsula, competing with the Malacca Strait.
US-Iran 14-point agreement reveals $300 billion reconstruction package and nuclear commitment
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The US-Iran agreement consists of 14 points, called a memorandum, stating that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.
Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.
IEA forecasts large global oil surplus in 2027
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the oil market may have significant oversupply in the coming year.
US reveals remarkable concessions on Iran's uranium
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The US announced the full text of the agreement with Iran, which includes many noteworthy clauses on the nuclear program, frozen assets and operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran sign peace agreement sooner than expected
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The US and Iran have remotely signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is now in effect.
Ukraine loses more than 21,000 soldiers in the first half of June
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According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian army lost about 21,405 soldiers in the special military operation area in the first half of June.
India targets huge rare earth reserves in Siberia
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India has requested to be provided with rare earth samples from a mine in Siberia owned by Russian oil corporation Rosneft.
World 24h: Forecast of a new low pressure area in the Western Pacific Ocean
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Latest world news 17. 6: Gold prices maintain short-term peak, market awaits boost from Fed; Low pressure area formed in the Western Pacific...
US military imprint in Australia is increasing
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New logistics plans show that US-Australia defense cooperation continues to be significantly expanded.
Tropical depression forming at sea, moving northwest
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A new low pressure area formed in the western Pacific is moving towards the Mariana Islands.
The USD slightly decreased before the new Fed Chairman made the interest rate decision
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The USD slightly decreased as investors waited for the first policy decision of the Fed under the direction of new Chairman Kevin Warsh.
Nearly 40% of Americans do not believe the United States will exist after 250 years
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A survey shows that nearly 40% of Americans do not believe that this country will continue to exist as a unified nation after another 250 years.
