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Former Chinese Premier Zhou Rongji passes away at the age of 98
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Former Chinese Premier Zhou Rongji passed away in Beijing, at the age of 98.
Chinese C919 aircraft has its first international commercial flight
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Passenger plane C919 manufactured by China successfully carried out its first international commercial flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
President Putin warns of commensurate response if Russian ships are confiscated
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Russia will respond if Western countries confiscate Russian merchant ships, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared, TASS reported.
Mr. Trump declares ready to launch an attack on Iran
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The tough statement from Mr. Trump was made amid indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran entering a decisive phase.
New Hungarian President talks about foreign policy priorities
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Regarding foreign affairs, the new Hungarian President emphasized that restoring relations with international partners is an important priority.
US launches Tomahawk missile, attacks a series of targets in Iran
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Middle East tensions escalate as new airstrikes raise concerns about an outbreak of US-Iran conflict.
Big explosion in China, 7 dead
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Seven people died in an explosion in Guangxi, China, Xinhua News Agency reported on June 11.
Russia continues to attack naval bases, ammunition and fuel depots of Ukraine
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Russian forces raided a naval base, ammunition depots, fuel depots and energy and transport infrastructure serving the Ukrainian army.
Russia opens Arctic shipping route to the West
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Russia will allow the West to use the Northern Maritime Route (NSR).
World 24h: German opposition party leader demands Ukraine compensate for Nord Stream explosion
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Latest world news 10.6: Leaders of the German opposition party demand answers on Nord Stream sabotage; Reasons for the recent sharp drop in gold prices...
Oil tanker fire off Oman
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The oil tanker fire off Oman on June 10 killed 1 person and 2 sailors are missing.
Japan puts electronic textbooks into use in schools
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The Japanese Parliament passes a new legal framework, paving the way for electronic textbooks to become official documents.
The world has just experienced its second hotest May in history
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Global temperatures continue to be very high as climate change and El Niño intensify extreme weather events.
Iran declares attack on US base series
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Iran claims to have attacked US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain.
El Nino appears, is getting stronger, can last until the end of the year
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El Nino appearing in the Pacific increases the risk of heat and crop damage.
German opposition party leader demands answer on Nord Stream sabotage
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Co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party believes that Ukraine needs to explain its role in the Nord Stream explosion.
Pilot drives aircraft for 16 years without valid license
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Canadian police said that a former Air Canada pilot has been charged with flying a plane for many years without a valid license.
US cites the cause of airstrike on Iran
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US declares attacks on Iran in response to Apache helicopter shooting down.
Russian experts believe about 500 Ukrainian soldiers may be trapped in Konstantinovka
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According to TASS, Russian military expert Andrey Marochko said that there may be 360 to 500 Ukrainian soldiers trapped at the Konstantinovka center in Donetsk.
Typhoon Cristina and Typhoon Boris circulation continuously threaten to cause floods
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Tropical storm Cristina is moving slowly off the coast of Nicaragua and is forecast to cause prolonged heavy rain for many days in Central America.
