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Russia reveals possibility of Putin meeting Trump in China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump may meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China in November.
US blocks Iranian-flagged oil tanker, forced to change direction amidst tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Marine Corps intercepts and redirects an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of evading US Navy blockade orders.
Mr. Trump declares readiness to wait for a decision on a peace agreement from Iran
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Mr. Trump left open the possibility of waiting a few more days to receive a "correct answer" about the peace agreement from Iran.
Russia shows off strength in nuclear exercise
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on May 20 announced images of mobile missile launchers participating in a large-scale nuclear exercise in coordination with Belarus.
Russia reacts to NATO's call to attack Kaliningrad
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Russia rejects recent statements by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys calling on NATO to launch an attack on Kaliningrad.
Large factory fire in South Korea, many people jump out of building to escape
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The fire occurred at about 1:18 pm on the 20th, local time at 3 am at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.
Iranian general killed in airstrike after statement about missile capability
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Iranian General Ali Mohammad Naeini was killed after speaking about missile capabilities, increasing tensions in the conflict in Iran.
Middle East may lag 20 years behind due to Iran's unprecedented attack on Qatar
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Iran's attacks on Qatar on March 18-19 caused heavy damage, disrupted LNG supplies and could cause the Middle East to decline for up to 20 years.
EU loan to support Ukraine continues to be blocked
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The EU is seeking to disburse a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine despite Hungary's continued veto, raising concerns that Kiev may soon run out of money in the next few weeks.
US sanctioned oil tanker transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf
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Amidst more than 540 international ships stranded due to war, 3 oil tankers on the US blacklist successfully transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf.
Kim Jong Un and his daughter sit in North Korea's new tank for military exercises
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North Korean President Kim Jong Un shows off new tanks in a large-scale exercise, emphasizing combat and modern defense capabilities.
US reveals the fate of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil adrift at sea
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans to lift temporary sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stuck at sea to cool down energy prices.
Mr. Trump recalls Pearl Harbor event in talks with Japanese Prime Minister
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In a meeting at the White House, Mr. Trump frankly shared the reasons why the US keeps its military plan in Iran secret from partner countries.
EU avoids being deeply drawn into direct confrontation in Iranian conflict
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The European Union (EU) summit has just concluded without making any military support commitments for the military campaign in Iran.
Russia announces the time to send nuclear power plant to the Moon
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The nuclear power plant with a capacity of at least 5kW and a lifespan of up to 10 years will be put on the Moon by Russia in the mid-2030s.
Russian gas pipeline in the Black Sea attacked by UAVs continuously
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Russian gas pipeline to Turkey attacked by drone.
Trump asks Israel to stop attacking Iranian energy sources
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Escalating conflict shakes the energy market, Trump seeks to limit attacks on Iran's oil and gas infrastructure.
Hungary opens new gas route, joins hands with neighbors to build 115km pipeline
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Hungary will build a gas pipeline with Slovenia to import gas from Italy.
Happy workers in Indonesia
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A new survey shows that Indonesia ranks first in Asia-Pacific in terms of work happiness. But behind that 82% figure is not only the simple joy in the office, but also the story of how workers find joy in very small things and learn to live with pressure.
Saudi Arabia avoids Hormuz, saves half of global oil exports
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Saudi Arabia unexpectedly recovers more than half of oil exports despite the almost paralyzed Hormuz Strait.
