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Australia signs record defense contract worth 1.7 billion USD, sells advanced radar technology to Canada
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada. This is Australia's largest defense export deal to date.
Large explosion at strategic gas facility in Qatar, Middle East energy crisis becomes more complicated
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Large explosion at Qatar's largest energy facility, dozens injured, 18 still missing.
China responds to Pentagon blacklist
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China launched a strong retaliatory move after Washington put a series of major technology corporations of this country on the military blacklist.
Hot weather causes many European countries to close schools
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The heat wave is raging throughout Europe, causing casualties and forcing many countries to take urgent measures.
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland
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The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland concluded with a roadmap towards a final agreement within 60 days.
Iran declares to continue attacking the US and Israel
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Iran affirmed that it would escalate the war, denied the assessment of weakening military capabilities and denied the current ceasefire negotiations.
South Korea proposes an additional budget package worth 17.2 billion USD to respond to the crisis
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The South Korean government proposed an additional budget package worth 17.2 billion USD to respond to the crisis.
Vietnam hopes Cuba and the US will soon reach a common voice
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Vietnam welcomes and supports Cuba and the US conducting dialogue to find solutions to differences in bilateral relations.
Iran deploys procedures for Vietnamese ships to move through Hormuz
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Iranian authorities are deploying procedures related to the movement of Vietnamese ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia expands ban on gasoline exports, announces exceptions for some countries
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Russia expands the ban on gasoline exports to stabilize the domestic market, but still maintains supply to some partners.
Mr. Trump threatened to cut off weapons to Ukraine, pressuring NATO because of Hormuz
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Mr. Trump threatened to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine to put pressure on NATO to support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia promotes a short sea route across the Arctic, strongly attracting international ships
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Transportation through the Arctic is forecast to increase sharply in the coming years as Russia's shipping routes become increasingly attractive.
US special forces plan to raid and seize 450kg of Iranian uranium: Unprecedented risk
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President Donald Trump is considering using US special forces to raid and seize Iranian uranium as the conflict enters its final stage.
Vietnam consistently adheres to promoting and protecting human rights
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The active, proactive and responsible participation of the Vietnamese delegation at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council continues to consistently affirm Vietnam's guidelines and policies in promoting and protecting human rights.
7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia, tsunami warning throughout the region
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The 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia has triggered widespread tsunami warnings in the Asia-Pacific.
Close-up of NASA launching Artemis II, starting a mission to send humans to the Moon
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The Artemis II spacecraft left the launch pad on April 1 (US time), marking NASA's first manned mission out of low Earth orbit after 54 years.
Mr. Trump declares Iran conflict "near completion", US achieves goal
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Mr. Trump said that the Iran conflict is "near completion", and predicted that the fighting will last for another 2-3 weeks.
NASA launches Artemis II, begins mission to bring humans back to the Moon
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After decades of interruption, NASA's Artemis II mission with the ambition to bring humanity back to the Moon has been launched.
Russia rejects 2-month ultimatum, demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbass immediately
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Russia rejects Zelensky's statement that the Kremlin issued a 2-month ultimatum, affirming that Ukraine must withdraw troops from Donbass immediately.
President Trump speaks on prime time about Iran war
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President Trump's first national address on the Iran war is expected to reveal the strategy and deadline for ending the conflict.
