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Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency
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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.
6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General
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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.
Russia warns NATO is militarizing the Arctic
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Russia warns that NATO's increased military operations in the Arctic could threaten regional stability.
US plans to establish first multinational drone strike force in the Middle East`
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The US is expected to establish the first multinational drone strike force, with the expected participation of partners in the Middle East region.
Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate
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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.
North Korea tests a series of mixed weapons
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North Korea continues to upgrade its modern combat capabilities with missiles and rocket-propelled artillery integrating new technologies.
Big factory chemical tank burst in the US, 9 people missing, the scene is too dangerous for rescue
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9 employees missing, 1 person killed after a chemical tank burst at a paper mill in Washington, USA.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in the Sumy region
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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled two settlements, Zapselye and Ryasnoye, in the Sumy region in the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe
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World news May 26: Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa, Mastercard; Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe...
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.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management
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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.
US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.
Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade
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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.
Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years
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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.
