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US urgently deploys more aircraft carriers to the Middle East
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The US deployed the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and escort squadron to leave the Caribbean Sea to join forces in the Persian Gulf.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of blocking oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline
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The Hungarian Foreign Minister said that Ukraine is using the energy issue as a political tool to interfere in the upcoming election.
US-China tensions at strategic ports in the Panama Canal
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US-China tensions in the Panama Canal rise after a Hong Kong (China) corporation threatened to sue Maersk shipping for a port operation dispute.
Venezuela wants to join the US to become a leading oil producing power
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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez affirmed her desire to strengthen cooperation with the US to become the world's largest oil producer.
UK announces emergency air defense aid package of over 745 million USD for Ukraine
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The British government announced an air defense aid package of over 745 million USD to protect Ukrainian infrastructure from new attacks.
Russia cuts off Finland's power
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Russian energy supplier RAO Nordic has stopped selling electricity to Finland since May 14 due to payment issues.
The first time a tree was planted on soil brought back from the Moon
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A big step forward in human knowledge of space agriculture has just been announced by scientists: For the first time, trees have been planted on the Moon brought back by astronauts during the Apollo mission.
North Korea: 6 deaths due to COVID-19 immediately after the outbreak
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On May 13, North Korea said it had had 6 deaths from COVID-19 out of more than 18,000 fever cases nationwide in just the previous day.
First time taking photos of a super-large black hole in the center of the Milky Way
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The super-large black hole in the center of the Galaxy containing Earth has been photographed for the first time by the astronomer.
Overview of Finland's application to join NATO and Russia's reaction
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Finland's announcement of its decision to join NATO could lead to a backlash from Russia, which has repeatedly warned against expanding NATO to the East.
Russia warns of a possible "Siry scenario" in Ukraine
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Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Russian radiological, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, accused Ukraine of plotting to use weapons of mass destruction to blame the Russian army, similar to the scenario that occurred in Syria.
Finnish President declares immediate application for NATO membership
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The President and Prime Minister of Finland issued a joint statement on the morning of May 12 saying that the country must submit an application for NATO membership immediately, deciding to reverse the neutral stance maintained by Helsinki since the Cold War.
Millions of British households are about to fall into misery due to gas
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About 10 million households in the UK are unlikely to have enough heating next winter due to rising gas prices.
WHO studies the link between COVID-19 and mysterious hepatitis in children
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The WHO is studying the underlying role of adenovirus and COVID-19 in children with mysterious hepatitis.
Russia still faces the risk of bankruptcy despite paying bonds before the deadline
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Although Russia has prevented a historic debt default as sanctions are imposed on its foreign exchange reserves, analysts believe the risk of Russia's debt default remains inevitable.
Ukraine suffered heavy losses in its efforts to reclaim the frontland
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Ukraine suffered heavy damage in its sea and airstrikes aimed at recapturing the outpost island off the coast of Odessa.
The super-rich in the US rush to hunt for "golden passports" abroad
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The number of super-rich Americans looking to buy "golden passports" to naturalize abroad has tripled in recent years.
Donald Trump's Twitter lawsuit is rejected
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A federal judge in San Francisco has rejected former President Donald Trump's Twitter lawsuit.
US signs law allowing unlimited sending of weapons to Ukraine
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The 2022 Lending - Leasing Act will allow the US to send unlimited weapons to Ukraine.
The bold plan for North Korea by the new President of South Korea
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol today swore in office, pledged to rebuild the country, and proposed to restore the North Korean economy with a " bold plan" if Pyongyang takes steps to denutilize.
