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New low pressure strengthens near the East Sea as Hurricane Dolphin continues to intensify

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PAGASA warns that the new low pressure area is highly likely to strengthen into a tropical depression, while Typhoon Dolphin continues to strengthen offshore.

Russia claims to intercept 320 Ukrainian UAVs overnight

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Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 320 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over many areas of Russia.

British Royal Family turns electronic waste into a new gold source

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The British Royal Mint recovers gold from electronic waste using new chemical technology, turning old components into high-end jewelry.

Guatemala warns of danger from volcanic eruptions

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The Guatemalan National Coordinating Agency for Natural Disaster Mitigation warned that Fuego volcano in this country continues to operate with columns of ash rising high.

4 precious tigers donated by Russia to Kazakhstan to be released back into nature

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4 Amur tigers transferred by Russia to Kazakhstan will continue to be raised for about a year before being considered for release back into nature.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Kharkov

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The Russian Northern Task Force attacked and controlled the Volokhovka settlement in the Kharkov region, Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Ms. Merkel speaks out about the EU's role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

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Ms. Merkel believes that the European Union (EU) has not taken advantage of diplomatic power to contribute to ending the Ukraine conflict.

World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of low pressure near the Philippines

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Latest world news May 19: Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea; Reasons for gold and silver prices recovering after a sharp week of decline...

Russian court issues ruling to demand 251 billion USD blockaged by the West

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Euroclear refuses to lift the asset freeze of the Central Bank of Russia according to the ruling of the Moscow Arbitration Tribunal.

At least 12 people killed by heavy rain

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Widespread rain has caused serious flooding in many southern and central provinces of China for many consecutive days.

Trump says stop attacking Iran, reveals opportunity to reach nuclear deal

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Mr. Trump said he had suspended a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal.

Greenland announces progress in negotiations with the US

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Greenland affirms progress with the US but continues to deny any possibility of selling or merging this island.

Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea

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Low pressure at sea near Okinawa, Japan is forecast to have little chance of strengthening in the next 24 hours.

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.