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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.
Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea
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Low pressure at sea near Okinawa, Japan is forecast to have little chance of strengthening in the next 24 hours.
Iran wants to deliver enriched uranium to Russia, not the US
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Iran affirms its willingness to transfer its enriched uranium to Russia instead of the US.
Billionaire Elon Musk loses lawsuit to OpenAI
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The US court's ruling in the lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk helps OpenAI remove major barriers to the initial public offering plan.
Iran establishes new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz, passing ships may continue to pay fees
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Iran's highest security agency announced on May 18 the establishment of a new agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - China super gas pipeline becomes the focus of talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to unlock the super gas pipeline project to China in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World 24h: Train driver accused after fatal bus accident in Thailand
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World news May 18: Thailand: Train driver charged after fatal bus accident; 5.2 magnitude strong earthquake in China...
Russia - Belarus hold nuclear weapons exercises
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Belarus and Russia coordinate tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises amid rising regional security tensions.
South Korea announces policy of peaceful coexistence with North Korea
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South Korea adjusts its approach to Pyongyang, emphasizing dialogue and reducing confrontation on the current Korean peninsula.
Earthquake collapses 13 buildings in China
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Liuzhou city, China, causing 13 buildings to collapse and thousands of people to evacuate.
North Korean President calls for strengthening frontline units
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North Korean President requests modernization of military training and strengthening war deterrence capabilities at the border.
Russia suffers the largest airstrike since the beginning of the year targeting the capital
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Ukrainian UAVs launched a large-scale attack on Moscow (Russia), causing many casualties and civil infrastructure damage.
5.2 magnitude earthquake in China, 3 people missing
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Chinese rescue forces deployed urgently after the earthquake caused many buildings to collapse and thousands of people evacuated.
Nuclear power plant in UAE attacked
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The UAV attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, UAE, increased tensions amid stalled regional negotiations.
Train driver charged after fatal bus accident
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Thai police have charged the train driver for negligence after the accident in Bangkok.
World 24h: Plan to restore Nord Stream gradually forms
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Latest world news May 17: Investors adjust expectations, gold prices face pressure; Nord Stream restoration plan has appeared in Germany...
