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US military exercises in the sky over Venezuela's capital
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The US military conducts military exercises over Caracas, Venezuela on May 23 local time.
Protests spread in Serbia, calling for early elections
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Tens of thousands of people gathered in Serbia's capital Belgrade to protest against the government and call for early elections.
Low pressure not yet storming still causes widespread thunderstorms
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The low pressure is 1 of 3 weather patterns that will cause localized rain across the Philippines.
Slow step in the "forest" of Fushimi Inari red columns
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In the heart of the bustling ancient capital Kyoto (Japan), if there are temples where people come to pray, then Fushimi Inari Taisha is a place for people to truly get lost in a primitive feeling. The afternoon at Fushimi Inari is not really noisy even though tourists crowd the walkways.
Shooting near the White House: About 15-30 shots and 2 people hospitalized
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Two people were injured after a shooting near the White House on the evening of May 23, local time. About 15-30 shots were fired in the incident.
Trump requests postponement of attack on Iranian energy facility
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Mr. Trump has suspended plans to bomb energy facilities, while tensions with Iran have not shown significant signs of cooling down.
World 24h: Ukraine may only have 20 million people
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World news 23. 3: Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade; Ukraine may only have 20 million people left...
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers flowers at the Monument to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation offered flowers at the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the capital of Russia.
Gold prices fall by more than 5%, wiping out the upward momentum from the beginning of 2026 amid Iranian war
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Gold prices fell more than 5%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2026, amid tense Iranian warfare.
Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die
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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.
Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low
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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy
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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.
White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus
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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.
Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade
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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.
Kim Jong Un re-elected Chairman of North Korea
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Mr. Kim Jong Un was re-elected Chairman of the North Korean State Council Committee in the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.
Iranian nuclear power plant at risk of attack
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US President Donald Trump declares he will eradicate the Iranian nuclear power plant unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian LNG becomes a lifeline when Asia is thirsty for gas, Europe prices increase
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When gas supplies from the Gulf region were disrupted, Russian LNG emerged as a lifebuoy for Asia and Europe.
Ukraine may only have 20 million people left, losing half after 11 years
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According to revelations from the British press, the population of Ukraine may have halved in just over a decade, from 40 million to 20 million people.
Hungary forecasts Ukraine runs out of money, forced to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline in April
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Hungary forecasts that Ukraine will soon be forced to resume oil flow through Druzhba, because this country will run out of money before Hungary runs out of oil.
World 24h: Record heat covers the United States
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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...
