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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.
Prime Minister requests Japan to support Vietnam in energy and gasoline
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The Prime Minister requested Japan to support Vietnam in energy, specifically gasoline and oil, in the context of the Middle East conflict affecting the crude oil supply chain.
US allows Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Treasury Secretary announced the permission for Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil supplies to the world.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
Japan adds nearly 1,500 missile shelters amid East Asian security heat
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Japan has just identified nearly 1,500 more locations that could be shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks.
Fire on US aircraft carrier fighting in the Middle East lasts 30 hours
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The fire on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before being extinguished.
Middle East conflict injures about 200 US soldiers
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About 200 US soldiers were injured in the conflict with Iran after nearly 3 weeks of fighting, while Washington continues to expand airstrikes.
EU considers seizing Russian oil tankers as the most effective measure
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The European Union (EU) welcomes the member states' arrest of the Russian oil tanker.
Vietnamese Embassy announces Israel's new civil defense policy
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the new civil defense policy of the host country in the context of tense security in the Middle East.
Iraq freezes operations at national strategic oil fields
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The Iraqi Oil Minister has just announced the decision to temporarily suspend production at the largest oil fields in the south of the country.
Iran sets conditions for ceasefire with US
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that the country's armed forces will not stop firing until the US admits its mistakes.
Vietnam requests Angola to provide additional supply of crude oil and gas
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Vietnam - Angola to coordinate to promote the early implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Cuba nationwide power outage after weeks of US oil blockade
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Cuba's power grid collapsed across the island on March 16, local time.
Ukraine blocks Druzhba, Hungary - Slovakia builds new oil pipeline
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Hungary and Slovakia decided to build a new oil pipeline directly connecting the two countries after the Druzhba oil supply route from Russia through Ukraine was blocked.
Hormuz without a ship, the world's vital oil pipeline paralyzed
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For the first time since the Iranian conflict broke out, no ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
EU proposes Black Sea model to clear the Strait of Hormuz
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The EU is considering applying the model of the Black Sea grain agreement to ensure smooth oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.
