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Russia comments on France's nuclear umbrella plan

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Russia believes that France's nuclear grid sharing plan does not help strengthen security.

Russia declares it has controlled 5 more residential communities in the Donetsk region in the past week

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On June 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that its forces had seized control of 5 residential areas in Donetsk in the past week.

The Strait of Hormuz has 80 mines left, ships must go close to the coast of Oman

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Sea transport in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored until 80 naval mines are cleared.

Information is valuable, journalism is valuable

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When dealing with companies leading the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the press industry needs to remind itself that: Information is valuable, journalism is valuable, Mr. A.G. Sulzberger, Chairman of the New York Times, emphasized at the WAN-IFRA World Press Congress in Marseille, France, in early June 2026.

World 24h: Forecast that the tropical depression may strengthen into a storm near the Philippines

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Latest world news 19.6: Tropical depression may strengthen into a major storm; Gold prices gradually lose their appeal as the USD increases...

North Korea and China resume direct flights between the two capitals

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The Beijing - Pyongyang flight resumed after a long interruption, reflecting signs of North Korea's gradual opening up.

Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon

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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.

Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks

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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.

US unexpectedly allows ships carrying 650,000 barrels of Russian oil into Cuba amid sanctions

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A Russian oil tanker suddenly entered Cuban waters while the US maintained energy blockade of this island nation.

Russia signals to the US: Either ease sanctions, or deplete fertilizer

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A leading economist has just warned that Russia has sent strong signals to the US and the West after suspending the issuance of fertilizer export licenses.

Japan strengthens Pacific regional defense

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Japan establishes Pacific defense planning office, amid increasingly complex regional security.

April weather forecast hot up to 40 degrees Celsius as thermal arch moves

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As April is approaching, weather forecast models show thermal vents moving, causing heat waves to increase in many places, including Vietnam.

Iran turns Hormuz into a new financial weapon, potentially earning billions of USD

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Iran is making a new request to end the conflict, related to the Strait of Hormuz, which could bring billions of USD to the country.

World 24h: Russia successfully tests attack tactics using "troop" UAVs

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World News 29. 3: US sends more troops to the Middle East, Houthi participates in conflict; Russia successfully tests attack tactics with "troop" UAVs...

Russia announces elimination of 1,140 Ukrainian soldiers in just 1 day

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Ukrainian forces were eliminated from combat by Russia with about 1,140 soldiers on the entire fighting line in just 24 hours.

Ukraine closes billion-dollar contract, expands influence in the Gulf region

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In the context of increasing UAVs in the Gulf region, Ukraine is taking advantage of wartime experience to sign defense contracts worth billions of USD with the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity

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Without going through Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's key East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity, transporting 7 million barrels of oil/day.

Fraud boss flees Cambodia before G-hour sweep

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The fraud bosses behind the billion-dollar crime industry in Cambodia are fleeing before April.

After Hormuz, another oil throat at risk of paralysis when Houthi fights

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When Hormuz is almost paralyzed, all eyes are now on another vital oil transport route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as the Houthi begins to fight.

Russian UAV carrying a 3kg warhead, attacking in a "herd" style to defeat armored vehicles

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With 3 UAVs carrying 3kg warheads, Russia successfully tested the "herd" tactic using AI to detect and coordinate attacks on armored vehicles.