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2 low pressure areas are at risk of strengthening in the next 24 hours, heavy rain is forecast to increase
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PAGASA warns that 2 low pressure areas are likely to strengthen in the next 24 hours.
Mr. Trump plans to send people to Mars by commercial spacecraft
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US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding, setting a target to increase the number of launches and bring spacecraft back to Earth by more than 1,000 times per year by 2030.
Ukrainian divers detained by Croatia for suspected involvement in Nord Stream sabotage
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A Ukrainian citizen was temporarily detained by Croatia on Germany's request for extradition on suspicion of sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines.
US sailor who shot comrades on the Kennedy aircraft carrier prepares to go to court
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The US sailor who shot his comrades on the Kennedy aircraft carrier was prosecuted under the Military Justice Code for 2 counts of murder and manslaughter.
World 21. 8: US approves proposal to sell 4.5 billion USD refueling aircraft to Qatar
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US approves $4.5 billion oil tanker sale to Qatar; 7.2 magnitude strong earthquake shakes southern Peru;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 21.
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.
Slovakia sets new conditions for Ukraine to get closer to the EU
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Slovakia believes that Ukraine should only be granted association membership of the European Union (EU) if Kiev takes specific steps towards peace.
Forecast of when offshore low pressure will intensify
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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to become a tropical depression.
President Putin signs new law, allowing sending troops abroad to support arrested Russian citizens
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The law that President Putin signed aims to protect Russians arrested or facing prosecution in foreign courts without Russian interference.
US attacks missile launch sites in Iran
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The US military announced the deployment of "self-defense attacks" in Iran amid peace negotiations between the parties.
Russia announces further control of the Dobropasovo community in Dnepropetrovsk
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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled the Dobropasovo community in the Dnepropetrovsk region for the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of low pressure near the Philippines becoming a tropical depression
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Latest world news 25.5: Gold prices reverse when the Strait of Hormuz reveals new signals; Offshore low pressure increases the risk of becoming a storm...
US clarifies green card issuance regulations, announces exit exemption status
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The US government affirms that not all workers holding H-1B visas must leave the US when applying for a green card.
