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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.
LNG may be more affected than oil
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The near paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has caused world oil prices to skyrocket. However, experts warn that the market may be more severely affected by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Russian shadow oil fleet may be eased by US sanctions
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As the US considers easing some restrictions on Russian oil, the Russian oil-carrying shadow fleet may be revealed.
G7 and China ready to release emergency oil reserves, facing pressure from Iran
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Saudi Aramco warns of economic disaster as Iran blockades the Strait of Hormuz, forcing G7 countries and China to activate huge reserves.
US admits mistake after ignoring Ukrainian drone killing technology
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The US once ignored Ukraine's proposal on Iranian drone destruction technology.
Swiss police suspect someone intentionally set fire to a bus, killing 6 people
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A bus fire suspected by police of being intentionally caused by humans in Switzerland has caused many casualties.
North Korea tests cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads from warship
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The North Korean leader and his daughter monitored the strategic cruise missile test amid rising military tensions.
Iran catches acid rain after airstrike from the US
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The Iranian capital has just suffered a fierce attack with unprecedented destructive scale since the conflict with the US-Israel coalition broke out.
Ukraine declares attack on Russian strategic missile factory
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Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate after Kiev announced an attack on a Russian missile production facility.
China accelerates 2 super gas pipelines with Russia, builds new energy axis
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China is accelerating 2 large-scale gas pipeline projects with Russia, opening a new supply axis from Siberia to Asia.
Storm Nuri forms near the Philippines
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The tropical depression near the Philippines has strengthened into tropical storm Nuri, the latest storm in March in the western Pacific basin.
Iran drops naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, world oil prices fluctuate
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The Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil and gas transportation route - was mined by Iran, causing global oil prices to fluctuate violently.
Russia could collect tens of billions of USD more when the market is disrupted by the Iranian conflict
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Russia emerged as a major beneficiary when the Iran conflict disrupted the global energy market.
Cuban doctor leaves Guyana amidst waves of change spreading across the Caribbean
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Cuban doctors as well as nurses and medical technicians are being allowed by Cuban authorities to withdraw from Guyana.
Typhoon forecast near the East Sea from March to August
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It is forecast that there will be about 6-14 storms near the East Sea in the next 5 months, in the context of weak La Nina officially ending.
Europe points out the only winning side in the Middle East conflict
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On March 10, the President of the European Council said that Russia is the only winner in the Middle East conflict as oil prices rise and attention to the Ukraine conflict decreases.
