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World 24h: 100 USD bill printed with Mr. Trump's signature to be released by the US soon
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World news 27. 3: Russia accelerates emergency evacuation of experts from Iranian nuclear power plant; 100 USD bill printed with Mr. Trump's signature to be issued by the US soon...
US sets conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow
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The US Secretary of State declared that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen "immediately tomorrow" if Iran stops maritime threats.
Mr. Trump compares British warships to toys amidst NATO rift
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Mr. Trump expressed disappointment with the level of engagement of NATO allies in the Middle East and made frank comments about the British Navy.
US considers withdrawing weapons intended to deliver to Ukraine to focus on the Middle East
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The Pentagon is considering shifting from military aid to Ukraine to the Middle East amid US strategic priorities changing.
Russia believes the West implicitly supports the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline
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The Russian Foreign Minister said that Western intelligence has implicitly backed the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline and expressed regret at Europe's silence.
Former German Prime Minister Resigns at Russian Oil and Gas Company
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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schreder resigned as chairman of Russian state gas company Rosneft on May 20 amid the risk of sanctions against Russia.
WHO holds urgent meeting as monkey season bean disease outbreak unprecedented in Europe
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The World Health Organization (WHO) held an urgent meeting on May 20 to discuss the recent outbreak of monkey bean disease in Europe - a viral disease that is more common in West and Central Africa.
Ukrainian War: The last soldiers at Azovstal Steel Factory surrender
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Russia declared the soldiers at the Azovstal steel factory surplus, winning a months-long confrontation in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.
Ukraine urges US to increase weapons assistance
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The US's failure to provide Ukraine with missile launch systems is a reason for Kiev to urge Washington to increase its arms assistance.
China bottoms Russian oil prices to supplement strategic oil reserves
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China is seeking to capitalise on Russia's lowest oil prices to supplement its national strategic oil reserves.
Giant sinkhole in China holds a secret
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The giant sinkhole in China was discovered by cave explorers in a forest with rare ancient trees.
Russia warns of global hunger, declares not to export food
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Russia will not export food to avoid damaging its own markets, as global hunger may occur.
Hundreds more Azov Battalion soldiers surrender at Azovstal steel factory
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771 more Ukrainian Azov battalion fighters surrendered to Russia at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol in the past 24 hours.
China launches the world's first smart unmanned ship
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China launched the world's first ship with a smart unmanned system in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on May 18.
World's largest Russian arms buyers seek additional supply
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India, the world's largest Russian arms buyer, is looking for alternative suppliers as Moscow is launching a military campaign in Ukraine and facing Western sanctions.
Finnish company sues Russian Gazprom for selling gas in rubles
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The Finnish energy company has refused to accept payment for Russian gas in rubles, claiming to take Gazprom energy company to arbitration.
North Korea increases nearly 2 million suspected COVID-19 cases
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North Korea reported more than 260,000 suspected cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of suspected cases to nearly 2 million.
Senior commander of the Azov Battalion of Ukraine refuses to surrender
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Senior commanders of Ukraine's Azov battalion at Azovstal and Mariupol steel plants refused to surrender to the Russian army.
US reopens ambassade in Ukraine
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On May 18, the US State Department reopened the Embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kiev after more than 3 months of closure due to Russia's military campaign.
The fate of nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov Battalion surrendered
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Russia seeks to prosecute all Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov Battalion after they surrendered at the Azovstal steel plant.
