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Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought
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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.
Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant
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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.
US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration
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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.
Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
US clarifies green card issuance regulations, announces exit exemption status
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The US government affirms that not all workers holding H-1B visas must leave the US when applying for a green card.
France condemns Russia for using missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads in Ukraine
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French President condemns Russia after a new attack on Ukraine, in which Moscow is believed to have used Oreshnik ballistic missiles.
New crack discovered on chemical tank, more than 50,000 Americans unable to return home
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New crack discovered on toxic chemical tank in California (USA), more than 50,000 people still cannot return home.
The nature of the rare "blue moon" phenomenon will appear at the end of May
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On May 31st, the phenomenon of "Blue Moon" will appear in the night sky, marking the second full moon in the same calendar month.
Neighborhood in Japan blocked due to strange gas attack
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A neighborhood in Ginza district, Tokyo (Japan), has been blockaded after a man was suspected of spraying a strange gas.
US not in a hurry to sign agreement with Iran, the Hormuz Strait is still blockaded
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Iranian media said that an agreement with the US to end the conflict may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.
Ukraine declares hitting Russia's strategic oil and gas pumping station
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Ukraine said it used UAVs to attack a strategic oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir province.
US prepares for failure of negotiations with Iran
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The US continues to promote diplomacy with Iran but leaves open other options if the process is deadlocked.
Series of oil tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz, oil and gas market welcomes new signals
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Some oil and LNG tankers have begun to leave the Strait of Hormuz to China and Pakistan, showing signs of energy circulation returning after months of disruption.
UK records hottest month in history, warning of global extreme weather
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The UK recorded the hottest May in nearly 80 years, with temperatures in London exceeding 32 degrees Celsius.
Series of oil tankers suddenly turn off signal near the Strait of Hormuz
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Ship tracking near Fujairah oil port was unexpectedly interrupted amid US and Iran positive signals for a new peace agreement.
Cooperative neighbor
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Regarding the relationship between South Korea and Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to South Korea was not simply a diplomatic gesture in response to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Japan in January this year.
President Trump's proposal on Israel silences many Middle East leaders
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US President Donald Trump is said to have called on some Middle Eastern countries and Pakistan to normalize relations with Israel.
Peak heat covers Asia
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At least 16 people have died from heatstroke in India since the beginning of summer, officials said on May 24 as hot weather covered many areas of the country.
Russia attacks Ukraine with Oreshnik missiles
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Russia announced the use of Oreshnik missiles to attack Ukrainian military bases.
