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Russia seizes control of Shevchenko in Kharkov region

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The Russian Ministry of Defense on June 7 said that its forces had seized control of the Shevchenko settlement in the Kharkov region.

Shaping a common future with the ASEAN Future 2026 forum

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The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 will take place on June 9 and 10 in Hanoi.

Scientist bakes bread from yeast on 5,300-year-old mummy

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The discovery of ancient yeast strains by Italian scientists opens up new applications for the food industry and fermentation technology.

El Nino 2026 is forecast to surpass previous records

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The new forecast warns that the El Nino phenomenon that is forming this year is likely to become the strongest El Nino ever recorded.

Sweden allows the handover of a 96m cargo ship to Ukraine

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A Swedish court ruled that the seizure of a cargo ship in the Baltic Sea was legal and that the ship could be handed over to Ukraine.

US surges troop numbers in the Middle East to 50,000, ready for ground combat in Iran

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The addition of 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors raises the number of US troops in the Middle East to 10,000 people higher than usual.

New situation urges EU - Australia to reach the finish line

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After nearly 10 years of negotiations, the European Union (EU) and Australia have reached the necessary consensus on a bilateral free trade agreement. The two sides also agreed on a cooperation agreement in the fields of military, defense and security.

North Korea and China resume direct flights between the two capitals

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The Beijing - Pyongyang flight resumed after a long interruption, reflecting signs of North Korea's gradual opening up.

Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon

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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.

Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks

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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.

US unexpectedly allows ships carrying 650,000 barrels of Russian oil into Cuba amid sanctions

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A Russian oil tanker suddenly entered Cuban waters while the US maintained energy blockade of this island nation.

Russia signals to the US: Either ease sanctions, or deplete fertilizer

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A leading economist has just warned that Russia has sent strong signals to the US and the West after suspending the issuance of fertilizer export licenses.

Japan strengthens Pacific regional defense

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Japan establishes Pacific defense planning office, amid increasingly complex regional security.

April weather forecast hot up to 40 degrees Celsius as thermal arch moves

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As April is approaching, weather forecast models show thermal vents moving, causing heat waves to increase in many places, including Vietnam.

Iran turns Hormuz into a new financial weapon, potentially earning billions of USD

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Iran is making a new request to end the conflict, related to the Strait of Hormuz, which could bring billions of USD to the country.

World 24h: Russia successfully tests attack tactics using "troop" UAVs

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World News 29. 3: US sends more troops to the Middle East, Houthi participates in conflict; Russia successfully tests attack tactics with "troop" UAVs...

Russia announces elimination of 1,140 Ukrainian soldiers in just 1 day

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Ukrainian forces were eliminated from combat by Russia with about 1,140 soldiers on the entire fighting line in just 24 hours.

Ukraine closes billion-dollar contract, expands influence in the Gulf region

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In the context of increasing UAVs in the Gulf region, Ukraine is taking advantage of wartime experience to sign defense contracts worth billions of USD with the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity

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Without going through Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's key East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity, transporting 7 million barrels of oil/day.

Fraud boss flees Cambodia before G-hour sweep

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The fraud bosses behind the billion-dollar crime industry in Cambodia are fleeing before April.