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Typhoon Saudel is about to become a super typhoon, with strong winds of typhoon level in some places

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Storm Saudel is likely to strengthen into a super typhoon, while 2 tropical cyclones Gaenari and Atsani are also being monitored.

Wildfires spread rapidly in the US, thousands of people evacuated

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A wildfire in Nevada, northwestern United States, has spread over 42.5km2 and caused thousands of people to evacuate.

US redirects 70 ships, neutralizes 3 ships in naval blockade operation with Iran

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The US has diverted 70 ships, neutralized 3 ships and boarded 2 ships for inspection since resuming naval blockade operations against Iran in July.

Garbage dump landslide in Guinea kills at least 30

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The Guinean government said that at least 30 people were killed in the capital Conakry when a landfill collapsed after heavy rains.

Giant gas field discovered in southern Iran

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Iran discovered a large gas field in Fars province, southern Iran, with more than 212 billion m3 of gas and about 161 billion m3 of potential exploitation.

Record heat covers Western Europe in May

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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.

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...