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Russia comments on France's nuclear umbrella plan

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Russia believes that France's nuclear grid sharing plan does not help strengthen security.

Russia declares it has controlled 5 more residential communities in the Donetsk region in the past week

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On June 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that its forces had seized control of 5 residential areas in Donetsk in the past week.

The Strait of Hormuz has 80 mines left, ships must go close to the coast of Oman

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Sea transport in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored until 80 naval mines are cleared.

Information is valuable, journalism is valuable

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When dealing with companies leading the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the press industry needs to remind itself that: Information is valuable, journalism is valuable, Mr. A.G. Sulzberger, Chairman of the New York Times, emphasized at the WAN-IFRA World Press Congress in Marseille, France, in early June 2026.

World 24h: Forecast that the tropical depression may strengthen into a storm near the Philippines

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Latest world news 19.6: Tropical depression may strengthen into a major storm; Gold prices gradually lose their appeal as the USD increases...

Russia shoots down 526 UAVs from Ukraine in just 1 day

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Russian air defense forces have shot down 526 fixed-wing UAVs and 8 guided-missile bombs of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.

Mr. Trump: Hormuz can reopen soon, with the US and Iran under joint control

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The Strait of Hormuz could soon be reopened if negotiations with Iran are successful - according to Mr. Trump's statement, although Tehran denies any contact.

Revealing a special corridor to bring Indian LPG ships across Hormuz

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Revealing 2 Indian LPG tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz through a special corridor, partly relieving the "thirst" for domestic gas.

Trump requests postponement of attack on Iranian energy facility

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Mr. Trump has suspended plans to bomb energy facilities, while tensions with Iran have not shown significant signs of cooling down.

World 24h: Ukraine may only have 20 million people

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World news 23. 3: Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade; Ukraine may only have 20 million people left...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers flowers at the Monument to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation offered flowers at the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the capital of Russia.

Gold prices fall by more than 5%, wiping out the upward momentum from the beginning of 2026 amid Iranian war

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Gold prices fell more than 5%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2026, amid tense Iranian warfare.

Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die

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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.

Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low

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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy

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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.

White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus

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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.

Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade

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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.

Kim Jong Un re-elected Chairman of North Korea

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Mr. Kim Jong Un was re-elected Chairman of the North Korean State Council Committee in the first session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.

Iranian nuclear power plant at risk of attack

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US President Donald Trump declares he will eradicate the Iranian nuclear power plant unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian LNG becomes a lifeline when Asia is thirsty for gas, Europe prices increase

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When gas supplies from the Gulf region were disrupted, Russian LNG emerged as a lifebuoy for Asia and Europe.