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Russia launches large-scale airstrike on Kiev, 1 dead
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A series of Russian missiles and UAVs attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight on May 13, causing casualties and damage to many civilian structures.
Rumors spread that the Israeli Prime Minister once made a secret visit to the UAE
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The Israeli Prime Minister's office said that Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu had secretly visited the UAE during tensions with Iran, but the UAE side denied this information.
US warns of deadline for Iran to reach weapons-grade uranium
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The US Energy Secretary believes that Iran can enrich part of the uranium to weapons level in a few weeks, but still needs more time to weaponize it.
UK affirms support for Ukraine, increases defense commitment to NATO
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King Charles III said the British government will increase defense spending, maintain its commitment to NATO and continue to support Ukraine.
Close-up of welcoming US President Donald Trump to China
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a solemn ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
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.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed, China negotiates separately with Iran
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China is secretly negotiating with Iran to ensure that oil and LNG tankers can safely travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
