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South Korea declares it will respond to attack in the Strait of Hormuz

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South Korea strongly condemns the attack on a cargo ship near the UAE and is waiting to identify the perpetrators to make appropriate responses.

World 24h: More passengers on yacht tested positive for Hantavirus

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World news May 11: EU called to buy more Russian energy despite sanctions; More passengers on yachts tested positive for Hantavirus...

Israel says it will not yield to Hezbollah in agreement with Iran

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Israel declared that it would not end fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon in exchange for an agreement to end the conflict with Iran.

UK - France meet more than 40 countries to plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz

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Britain and France hold multinational meeting on mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

ChatGPT faces risk of being convicted of supporting school shooter

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The shooting at the University of Florida, USA, related to ChatGPT, has sparked legal controversy about the criminal liability of artificial intelligence.

Russia will continue to cooperate with Iran in promising projects

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Russia-Iran cooperation will not be interrupted despite all challenges, the Russian Energy Minister affirmed.

Iranian UAV aircraft carrier hit by US attack, explodes at sea

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The US released a video showing violent explosions on an Iranian UAV-carrying "aircraft carrier" off the coast.

US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases

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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.

EU considers spending its own money to repair Russia's oil pipeline, opening up aid to Ukraine

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The EU is considering financial support for Ukraine to repair the Druzhba pipeline, in order to persuade Hungary to lift the blockade of important aid to Kiev.

Iran war pushes oil prices soaring, threatening the Asian economy

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The Iran war is shaking the global oil market, pushing Asian powers into a scenario of facing a serious energy shock.

Venezuela to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market

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Trafigura and Venezuelan mining company signed an agreement to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market.

Ukrainian drone may have sunk a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean

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Russia's Arctic Metagaz liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker just exploded and sank in the Mediterranean after an attack believed to be carried out by drones from Ukraine.

Mr. Trump hints at early agreement with Cuba after finishing work in Iran

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President Donald Trump said the US may soon reach an agreement with Cuba, but wants to wait a few weeks after "finishing the job" in Iran.

UAE considers freezing Iranian assets

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The UAE is considering freezing Iran's assets on its territory, a move that could isolate Iran from international trade networks.

US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic relations

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The US and the Venezuelan interim government agreed to restore diplomatic relations, towards stability and a peaceful political transition.

Mr. Zelensky refuses to repair the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary declares it will force Ukraine to reopen

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Mr. Zelensky said he has not received an official request from the EU to allow inspectors to access the damaged Druzhba pipeline area.

China sets GDP growth target of 4.5-5% for 2026

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2026 marks the first year of implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan - the development orientation of the world's second largest economy in the 2026-2030 period.

Mr. Trump declares the US must participate in choosing Iran's leader

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President Donald Trump believes that the US must play a role in choosing Iran's leader after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.

EU does not change its position on Nord Stream, Putin plans to withdraw early from European market

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Russia sees that the European Union (EU) has not changed its position on Nord Stream.

Russia unexpectedly becomes a rare intermediary channel amidst Iranian war

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Amidst the escalating war between the US, Israel and Iran, Russia suddenly became a rare intermediary capable of contacting most parties.