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Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam

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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.

Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market

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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.

New low pressure may form with 2 disturbance areas after Typhoon Saudel

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PAGASA warns of a low pressure area that may form in the east of the Philippines, along with 2 other disturbance areas in the next 2 weeks.

The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate

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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.

Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany

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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.

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.

Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific

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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.

Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard

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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.

Russia discovers naval mines suspected of NATO origin mounted on ships docking at strategic Baltic port

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Russia said that many magnetic mines were detected on a oil and gas tanker at Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea.