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President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing, China
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President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on the evening of May 13, beginning a state visit to China.
US wants to restore Nord Stream, buy cheap from Europe to control gas prices
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The US plans to restore Nord Stream and buy this gas pipeline from European companies at a cheap price to then decide the gas price themselves.
Shooting in the Philippine Senate
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Shooting occurred in the Philippine Senate, people were asked to find shelter.
Chinese super oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels tries to cross the Strait of Hormuz
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A Chinese super oil tanker is moving out of the Persian Gulf, in an effort to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
World 24h: Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing
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World news May 13: Russia sharply lowers economic growth forecast and keeps oil prices low; Forecast of the risk of super El Nino reappearing ...
Oil tanker raided near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict
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Oman said the oil tanker was attacked off the coast of northern Oman.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and 8 months hiding in bunkers
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After an air strike from the US-Israel coalition, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passed away, ending a 37-year era of power full of turmoil.
Iran confirms deceased Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff
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Iran confirms more military leaders dead amid widespread conflict.
March cold air is not over, rain and cold forecast right at the beginning of the month
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Although entering March with many clear warming signs, the cold air has not completely stopped.
China ships 36 times more humanoid robots than the US
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Unitree Robotics (China) alone shipped about 36 times more humanoid robots than its two US rivals in 2025.
Trump threatens to attack Iran with unprecedented force
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Mr. Trump declared that the US will attack Iran "with unprecedented forces" if Tehran responds.
CIA monitors Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei for months, provides coordinates to Israel
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CIA provides information on the location of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for Israel to attack.
US - Israel continues airstrikes on Iran, a series of Iranian senior generals killed
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The US and Israel launched a new series of airstrikes against Iran on March 1, killing many Iranian senior leaders.
Europe urgently calls on Iran to negotiate
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Leaders of the 3 European countries declared a call for a diplomatic solution, and affirmed that they would not participate in US-Israel airstrikes.
Oil prices rebound after Iran attack, risk of exceeding $100/barrel
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The attack on Iran risks disrupting oil supplies in the Middle East, and at worst, could lead to a global economic recession.
Afghanistan declares attack on Pakistani plane
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The Afghan government said it attacked Pakistani aircraft over the capital Kabul.
Iran's oil and minerals reach $27 trillion in US calculations
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Owning oil and minerals estimated at $27 trillion makes Iran considered an important factor in US strategic calculations.
Iran - oil pillar OPEC holds 4.5% of world oil supply
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Iran is the 3rd largest oil producer in OPEC with an output of more than 3 million barrels per day in January 2026.
Iran warns of expanding conflict to countries containing US bases
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The Iranian government warned that the conflict would spread to the entire Middle Eastern nation that is placing US military bases and logistics facilities.
Conflict spreads, Iranian missiles target Qatar's capital directly
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Qatar's air defense system successfully intercepted a series of missiles from Iran aimed at the capital Doha, pushing the regional conflict to officially spread.
