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New tropical depression forms, El Nino has a 92% chance of appearing
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The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression in the afternoon of May 26.
Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
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.
Tour guide sets a record for conquering Mount Everest 32 times
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The Nepalese male tour guide continues to break personal records at the world's highest mountain Everest.
US aircraft carrier returns home after 326 days of deployment
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The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returned to the US on May 16 after 326 days of deployment, the Pentagon said.
WHO puts Ebola epidemic in Africa on emergency status
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WHO warns of a new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that is spreading to many densely populated areas.
President Trump's pressure strategy faces difficulties amid Iran's toughness
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The prolonged confrontation with Iran is causing President Trump's pressure strategy to encounter many new obstacles.
Iraqi oil tanker appears after crossing Hormuz blockade
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Iraqi oil tanker approaches India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz last week.
Nord Stream restoration plan has appeared in Germany
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Spiegel's German edition said that a plan to restore the Nord Stream gas pipeline has appeared in this country.
World 24h: Forecast of fierce storm season in the eastern Pacific as El Nino returns
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World news 16. 5: Forecast of fierce storm season in the eastern Pacific as El Nino returns...
Russia declares control of 85% of Ukraine's Krasny Liman region
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Shock units of the Russian 25th Army Group control 85% of the city of Krasny Liman and more than 50% of the Shiykovka region of Ukraine.
President Trump considers lifting sanctions on Chinese company buying Iranian oil
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US President Donald Trump shares Chinese President Xi Jinping's opinion on the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino returns, storm season in the eastern Pacific forecast to be fierce
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El Nino is about to form and sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are rising right when the storm season in the eastern Pacific Ocean begins on May 15.
Mr. Trump unexpectedly loosens stance on Iran's nuclear program
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Mr. Trump believes that 20 years is enough to limit Iran's nuclear program.
Putin visits China immediately after Trump's visit
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Mr. Putin will visit Beijing, China just days after Mr. Trump's visit.
Vietnam proposes BRICS to promote South-South cooperation, strengthen North-South dialogue
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Vietnam proposed that BRICS participate in promoting South-South cooperation, strengthening North-South dialogue in shaping global governance structures.
World 24h: Gold prices await new breakthrough momentum
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Latest world news May 15: Gold prices await new momentum, with many long-term supports; Super El Nino forecast to reach historical peak and then reverse direction...
Discovery of a crack that could open up a new ocean in Africa
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Scientists have discovered more evidence that a tectonic rift in Africa may develop into a new plate boundary in the next few million years.
