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2 rescuers killed in cargo ship attack in Red Sea
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The attack on the cargo ship hit rescue forces evacuating the crew, marking the first death since the regional conflict broke out.
World on August 12: US fires, neutralizes cargo ship suspected of violating blockade order
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US launches missile to neutralize ship suspected of violating blockade orders; Houthi attacks Saudi Arabian military cargo ship;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 12.
US plans to build deterrent defense line in Indo-Pacific
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The Pentagon revealed that the US is planning to build a deterrent defense line in the Indo-Pacific.
Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel
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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.
Greenland announces progress in negotiations with the US
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Greenland affirms progress with the US but continues to deny any possibility of selling or merging this island.
Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea
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Low pressure at sea near Okinawa, Japan is forecast to have little chance of strengthening in the next 24 hours.
Iran wants to deliver enriched uranium to Russia, not the US
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Iran affirms its willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US.
Billionaire Elon Musk loses lawsuit to OpenAI
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The US court's ruling in the lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk helps OpenAI remove major barriers to the initial public offering plan.
Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees
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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World 24h: Train driver accused after fatal bus accident in Thailand
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World news May 18: Thailand: Train driver charged after fatal bus accident; 5.2 magnitude strong earthquake in China...
Russia - Belarus hold nuclear weapons exercises
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Belarus and Russia coordinate tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises amid rising regional security tensions.
South Korea announces policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea
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South Korea adjusts its approach to Pyongyang, emphasizing dialogue and reducing confrontation on the current Korean peninsula.
Earthquake collapses 13 buildings in China
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Liuzhou city, China, causing 13 buildings to collapse and thousands of people to evacuate.
North Korean President calls for strengthening frontline units
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North Korean President requests modernization of military training and strengthening war deterrence capabilities at the border.
Russia suffers the largest airstrike since the beginning of the year targeting the capital
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Ukrainian UAVs launched a large-scale attack on Moscow (Russia), causing many casualties and civil infrastructure damage.
5.2 magnitude earthquake in China, 3 people missing
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Chinese rescue forces deployed urgently after the earthquake caused many buildings to collapse and thousands of people evacuated.
Nuclear power plant in UAE attacked
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The UAV attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, UAE, increased tensions amid stalled regional negotiations.
Train driver charged after fatal bus accident
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Thai police have charged the train driver for negligence after the accident in Bangkok.
