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Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
Russia declares control of 2 residential areas in Donetsk, Ukraine suffers heavy losses
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Russia announced that its forces controlled 2 more residential areas in Donetsk and caused damage of about 1,445 troops to Ukraine in 24 hours.
Qatar sets key conditions for US-Iran to return to negotiating table
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Qatar said efforts in the region are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, creating conditions for the US and Iran to resume negotiations.
Serbian weapons may enter Ukraine through unofficial channels
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Russia affirms that Serbia does not supply weapons to Ukraine, but cannot rule out the possibility that weapons are smuggled through the grey market channels.
Humpback whales in New York waters face maritime risks
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The recovery of humpback whales in the New York waters is facing a new conservation challenge as this is an area with bustling maritime activities.
Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain
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The low pressure in the Philippine forecast area is unlikely to develop into a storm, but the Philippines must still be wary of rain and floods.
Russia transfers nuclear warhead to missile brigade in Belarus during exercise
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Russia transfers nuclear warheads to a missile brigade in Belarus in a large-scale nuclear exercise.
US sends new signal about ambition in Greenland
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US President Donald Trump's special envoy believes Washington needs to increase its presence in Greenland.
World 24h: Reasons for gold price reversal and rebound
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Latest world news May 21: Gold prices reverse and rebound; Russia reveals possibility of Mr. Putin meeting Mr. Trump in China...
Russia sets conditions for Ukraine conflict to end soon
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Russia believes that the conflict in Ukraine could soon end if the West stops providing financial and military support to Kiev.
US increases military ship presence in the Middle East
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The US is deploying more modern destroyers to the Middle East, including warships equipped with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laser systems.
New low pressure appears near the Philippines, forecasting more consecutive low pressure formation
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New low pressure appears in the forecast area of the Philippines but is unlikely to strengthen into a storm in the next 24 hours.
US military balloon falls in Mexico
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The incident of a US reconnaissance balloon crashing on the US-Mexico border has raised attention to military surveillance activities in the region.
UK announces $5 billion Gulf trade deal
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Britain promotes economic relations with Gulf countries amid the region continuing to be affected by the Iranian conflict.
Thailand updates health status of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
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Doctors are trying to stabilize the heart rate of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 47 years old, who has been in a coma since 2022.
Many parties are profiting from Iran's nuclear threat
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The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said that many parties are profiting from the non-existent threat of Iran's nuclear weapons.
Russia reveals possibility of Putin meeting Trump in China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump may meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China in November.
US blocks Iranian-flagged oil tanker, forced to change direction amidst tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Marine Corps intercepts and redirects an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of evading US Navy blockade orders.
Mr. Trump declares readiness to wait for a decision on a peace agreement from Iran
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Mr. Trump left open the possibility of waiting a few more days to receive a "correct answer" about the peace agreement from Iran.
Russia shows off strength in nuclear exercise
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on May 20 announced images of mobile missile launchers participating in a large-scale nuclear exercise in coordination with Belarus.
