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Vietnam speaks out about being imposed a new 12.5% tariff by the US
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It is requested that the US fully assess the measures Vietnam has implemented to adjust the tax rates applied to Vietnamese goods.
Russia - Turkey maintain contact on S-400 missiles
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Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin said that Moscow and Ankara still maintain contact about the S-400 missiles that Turkey bought from Russia.
Typhoon Noul continuously strengthens in the East Sea before making landfall
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Typhoon Noul is continuously strengthening as it operates in the South China Sea, heading south of China.
When the two straits heat up together
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Amidst US President Donald Trump's determination to use US military force against Iran, the Houthi armed forces in Yemen declared a sea blockade against Saudi Arabia and attacked 2 oil tankers of this kingdom in the Bab-al Mandab Strait. This policy of the Houthi, although not disruptive, has also begun to disrupt the strategy with Iran.
Russia controls 8 more settlements in Ukraine in the past week
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 24 that its forces had controlled 8 settlements in Ukraine in the past week.
Iran wants to deliver enriched uranium to Russia, not the US
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Iran affirms its willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US.
Billionaire Elon Musk loses lawsuit to OpenAI
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The US court's ruling in the lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk helps OpenAI remove major barriers to the initial public offering plan.
Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees
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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World 24h: Train driver accused after fatal bus accident in Thailand
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World news May 18: Thailand: Train driver charged after fatal bus accident; 5.2 magnitude strong earthquake in China...
Russia - Belarus hold nuclear weapons exercises
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Belarus and Russia coordinate tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises amid rising regional security tensions.
South Korea announces policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea
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South Korea adjusts its approach to Pyongyang, emphasizing dialogue and reducing confrontation on the current Korean peninsula.
Earthquake collapses 13 buildings in China
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Liuzhou city, China, causing 13 buildings to collapse and thousands of people to evacuate.
North Korean President calls for strengthening frontline units
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North Korean President requests modernization of military training and strengthening war deterrence capabilities at the border.
Russia suffers the largest airstrike since the beginning of the year targeting the capital
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Ukrainian UAVs launched a large-scale attack on Moscow (Russia), causing many casualties and civil infrastructure damage.
5.2 magnitude earthquake in China, 3 people missing
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Chinese rescue forces deployed urgently after the earthquake caused many buildings to collapse and thousands of people evacuated.
Nuclear power plant in UAE attacked
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The UAV attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, UAE, increased tensions amid stalled regional negotiations.
Train driver charged after fatal bus accident
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Thai police have charged the train driver for negligence after the accident in Bangkok.
World 24h: Plan to restore Nord Stream gradually forms
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Latest world news May 17: Investors adjust expectations, gold prices face pressure; Nord Stream restoration plan has appeared in Germany...
Denmark suspends contract with Ukrainian missile company
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Denmark cancels contract with Ukrainian missile manufacturer Fire Point.
