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South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
Kazakhstan proposes keeping Iran's uranium stockpile
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The IAEA currently has a "low enriched uranium bank" in Kazakhstan, so this could be a safe storage place for Iran's uranium.
Russia announces downing 2 Ukrainian platoons in an effort to control Lesnoye
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 29 that forces of the Eastern Combat Group had controlled the Lesnoye settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region.
World 24h: Short-term trend forecast for gold prices
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Latest world news May 29: Gold prices are falling sharply but the upward trend is not over; US may issue a $250 bill with a picture of Mr. Trump...
Ukraine believes Russia may have to return to the negotiating table if it loses this advantage
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Ukraine called on the US to accelerate the supply of Patriot missiles, saying that this is the key to neutralizing Russia's ballistic missile advantage.
A NATO country says it was attacked by Russian UAV
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The explosion in the city of Galati (Romania) has increased concerns that the Ukrainian conflict will spread to the eastern flank of NATO and the EU.
Blue Origin rocket explodes right on launch pad
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Blue Origin's New Glenn unmanned rocket exploded on a launch pad in Florida (USA) during engine testing on May 29.
Iran declares commensurate response if the US attacks Kharg Island
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Iran declares it may expand its list of targets related to the US if Washington attacks Kharg Island - the country's strategic oil export hub.
Russia accuses 56 countries of participating in the confrontation in Ukraine
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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said that there are a total of 56 countries supporting Ukraine and participating in the confrontation with Russia.
US may issue $250 bill printed with Mr. Trump's image
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The US is considering the possibility of issuing a commemorative banknote of 250 USD printed with President Trump's image on the occasion of the US's 250th anniversary of founding.
Iran reactivates giant underground missile depot
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CNN said Iran is quickly restoring access to submarine missile depots after recent attacks by the US and Israel.
El Nino increases storm strength around the East Sea, 4-7 storms can become super typhoons
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El Nino could make 4-7 storms in and near the East Sea this year strengthen into super typhoons.
Russia claims to own one of the most modern nuclear submarine fleets in the world
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The Russian Navy affirmed that it continues to be in the group of countries possessing the world's most modern submarines, especially strategic nuclear submarines.
Female fugitive wanted in Germany sentenced after 3 decades on the run
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A former member of the far-left Red Army Faction (RAF) organization who was wanted for 3 decades in Germany, was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being arrested in Berlin in 2024.
NATO accused of preparing for major conflict near Russian border
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Russia accuses NATO of preparing for a "large-scale conflict in the east", while saying that Europe is accelerating its rearmament.
Many European countries want to resume dialogue with Russia
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German media believes that many European countries are changing their approach to Russia and are increasingly interested in the possibility of dialogue with Moscow.
