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President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
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President Trump said he had directed Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea for a number of reasons.
Many Middle Eastern countries secretly bring oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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Many oil tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are said to have quietly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to maintaining oil supply in the context of the Middle East conflict.
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean soldier crosses border line
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The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
Iran asks Qatar to allow investigation into 3 missing pilots
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Iran proposes Qatar to allow the Iranian military investigation team to enter the country to verify information related to 3 pilots missing since March.
8 countries protest Israel rejects Gaza peace roadmap
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8 countries condemned Israel for rejecting the Gaza peace roadmap, saying that this country is hindering efforts to end the conflict.
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.
Russia reacts to NATO's call to attack Kaliningrad
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Russia rejects recent statements by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys calling on NATO to launch an attack on Kaliningrad.
World 24h: Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD
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World news May 20: NATO has no plans for missions in the Strait of Hormuz; Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD...
Russia announces details of forces participating in nuclear exercises
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Russia and Belarus strengthen military coordination amid rising security tensions in Europe.
Many countries react to Israel blocking Gaza aid ship
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Israel's blockade of aid trains to the Gaza Strip is attracting international public attention.
US issues ultimatum, puts Iran in two choices
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US Vice President JD Vance said that Iran must commit not to possess nuclear weapons, otherwise Washington may resume military operations.
US allies in the Middle East surprised by Iran attack plan
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Some Gulf countries only learned about the US plan to attack Iran after President Donald Trump announced the decision to postpone this attack.
Russia raises its position on Iran's nuclear program
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Russia said that Iran's new leadership still maintains its commitment not to possess nuclear weapons, arguing that Tehran has the right to develop nuclear weapons for peaceful purposes.
Vietnam implements citizen protection with Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc
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On May 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the deployment of citizen protection related to the train to Gaza.
Another Chinese super ship carrying 4 million barrels of oil leaves Hormuz
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Two Chinese super oil tankers, carrying 4 million barrels of crude oil, left the Strait of Hormuz on May 20 after waiting in the Persian Gulf for more than 2 months.
Russia warns of consequences for any nuclear test country
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow will have a corresponding response if any country conducts nuclear tests.
