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About 800,000 Ukrainian weapons smuggled into the black market
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Italian mafia discovered purchasing drones from the battlefield, raising concerns that Ukrainian weapons are being smuggled into the black market in many areas.
A series of European nuclear reactors stop operating due to Danube river drying up
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Many European nuclear reactors in the Danube basin simultaneously stopped operating due to drought, causing river water levels to drop to record lows.
Houthi plans to collect tolls on ships crossing the Red Sea, Iran participates in planning
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A minister in the internationally recognized Yemeni government revealed that the Houthi forces are cooperating with Iran to collect fees for ships passing through the Red Sea.
China launches a series of new satellites with Truong Chinh-6 missile
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China continues to expand its space program by successfully launching satellites testing new generation communication technology.
Russia intensifies attack on Vodyanskoye after controlling Svetloye in Donetsk
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Military experts say Russian forces have expanded their control of more than 10 square kilometers after capturing the key settlement.
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.
Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard
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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.
Russia discovers naval mines suspected of NATO origin mounted on ships docking at strategic Baltic port
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Russia said that many magnetic mines were detected on a oil and gas tanker at Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea.
Slovakia sets new conditions for Ukraine to get closer to the EU
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Slovakia believes that Ukraine should only be granted association membership of the European Union (EU) if Kiev takes specific steps towards peace.
Forecast of when offshore low pressure will intensify
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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to become a tropical depression.
President Putin signs new law, allowing sending troops abroad to support arrested Russian citizens
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The law that President Putin signed aims to protect Russians arrested or facing prosecution in foreign courts without Russian interference.
US attacks missile launch sites in Iran
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The US military announced the deployment of "self-defense attacks" in Iran amid peace negotiations between the parties.
