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Many European countries may participate in suing Russia's gas ban

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that many European Union (EU) countries are signaling that they may participate in the lawsuit against the ban on importing Russian gas.

Typhoon Jangmi forms near the Philippines, forecast path for the next few days

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The tropical depression near the Philippines has strengthened into tropical storm Jangmi and is forecast to continue to strengthen in the coming days.

US Navy secretly supports cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz

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The US Navy is said to be secretly supporting merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing instability in negotiations with Iran.

Large oil tanker explodes, causing fuel leak near the Strait of Hormuz

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A large Greek oil tanker was damaged after an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a leak of fuel into the sea.

Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement

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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as new US airstrikes target Iran threaten the fragile negotiation process.

Greenland announces progress in negotiations with the US

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Greenland affirms progress with the US but continues to deny any possibility of selling or merging this island.

Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea

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Low pressure at sea near Okinawa, Japan is forecast to have little chance of strengthening in the next 24 hours.

Iran wants to deliver enriched uranium to Russia, not the US

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Iran affirms its willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US.

Billionaire Elon Musk loses lawsuit to OpenAI

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The US court's ruling in the lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk helps OpenAI remove major barriers to the initial public offering plan.

Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees

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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks

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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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.

Russia suffers the largest airstrike since the beginning of the year targeting the capital

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Ukrainian UAVs launched a large-scale attack on Moscow (Russia), causing many casualties and civil infrastructure damage.

5.2 magnitude earthquake in China, 3 people missing

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Chinese rescue forces deployed urgently after the earthquake caused many buildings to collapse and thousands of people evacuated.

Nuclear power plant in UAE attacked

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The UAV attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, UAE, increased tensions amid stalled regional negotiations.

Train driver charged after fatal bus accident

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Thai police have charged the train driver for negligence after the accident in Bangkok.