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Israeli Prime Minister rejects US 15-point plan on Gaza
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country has rejected the US 15-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
World 24h: Optimistic forecast for gold prices next week
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Latest world news 9. 8: Optimistic forecast for gold prices next week; China cancels thousands of flights due to the impact of Hurricane Dolphin...
Turkey calls on Russia and Ukraine to temporarily stop fighting in the Black Sea
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Mr. Hakan Fidan - Turkish Foreign Minister - called on Russia and Ukraine to temporarily stop attacks in the Black Sea.
Typhoon Dolphin increases flood risk when making landfall in China
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Rain and strong winds cover many eastern provinces of China, authorities activate emergency response to storm Dolphin.
New low pressure officially strengthens into Typhoon Peilou, warning of heavy rain in many areas
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According to PAGASA, low pressure area LPA 08c has strengthened into Typhoon Peilou and is being closely monitored for developments.
Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji
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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.
Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country
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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.
Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets
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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management
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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.
US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.
Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade
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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.
Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years
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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.
Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific
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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.
Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard
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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.
Russia discovers naval mines suspected of NATO origin mounted on ships docking at strategic Baltic port
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Russia said that many magnetic mines were detected on a oil and gas tanker at Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea.
Slovakia sets new conditions for Ukraine to get closer to the EU
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Slovakia believes that Ukraine should only be granted association membership of the European Union (EU) if Kiev takes specific steps towards peace.
Forecast of when offshore low pressure will intensify
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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to become a tropical depression.
President Putin signs new law, allowing sending troops abroad to support arrested Russian citizens
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The law that President Putin signed aims to protect Russians arrested or facing prosecution in foreign courts without Russian interference.
