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Former Chinese Premier Zhou Rongji passes away at the age of 98
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Former Chinese Premier Zhou Rongji passed away in Beijing, at the age of 98.
Chinese C919 aircraft has its first international commercial flight
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Passenger plane C919 manufactured by China successfully carried out its first international commercial flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
President Putin warns of commensurate response if Russian ships are confiscated
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Russia will respond if Western countries confiscate Russian merchant ships, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared, TASS reported.
Mr. Trump declares ready to launch an attack on Iran
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The tough statement from Mr. Trump was made amid indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran entering a decisive phase.
New Hungarian President talks about foreign policy priorities
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Regarding foreign affairs, the new Hungarian President emphasized that restoring relations with international partners is an important priority.
Trump says stop attacking Iran, reveals opportunity to reach nuclear deal
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Mr. Trump said he had suspended a planned attack on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal.
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.
