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Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam

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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.

Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market

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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.

New low pressure may form with 2 disturbance areas after Typhoon Saudel

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PAGASA warns of a low pressure area that may form in the east of the Philippines, along with 2 other disturbance areas in the next 2 weeks.

The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate

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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.

Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany

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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.

Slovakia calls on EU not to get involved in Ukraine conflict

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Slovak Deputy Parliament Speaker Tibor Gaspar said that the EU should prioritize investment in health, education and economy instead of continuing to increase spending on weapons.

Major storm in India kills 89 people

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The big storm caused hail, strong winds and lightning strikes causing serious damage in India's most populous state during the hot season.

Russia launches large-scale airstrike on Kiev, 1 dead

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A series of Russian missiles and UAVs attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight on May 13, causing casualties and damage to many civilian structures.

Rumors spread that the Israeli Prime Minister once made a secret visit to the UAE

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The Israeli Prime Minister's office said that Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu had secretly visited the UAE during tensions with Iran, but the UAE side denied this information.

US warns of deadline for Iran to reach weapons-grade uranium

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The US Energy Secretary believes that Iran can enrich part of the uranium to weapons level in a few weeks, but still needs more time to weaponize it.

UK affirms support for Ukraine, increases defense commitment to NATO

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King Charles III said the British government will increase defense spending, maintain its commitment to NATO and continue to support Ukraine.

Close-up of welcoming US President Donald Trump to China

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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a solemn ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

US-China Summit: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping deliver positive opening messages

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President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump delivered the opening speech at the summit on May 14, showing positivity towards bilateral cooperation.

US announces number of ships allowed to pass through Iranian ports in the first month of blockade

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CENTCOM said US forces had diverted 67 merchant ships and sent 15 humanitarian ships through Iranian ports in the first month of blockading Iran.

Russia successfully tests Sarmat super missile, experts say it changes the nuclear balance

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The Russian military successfully tested a heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) using liquid fuel Sarmat on May 12.

Solar power plane crash once set a world record

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Solar Impulse 2 plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico after many years of being converted into a drone.

Nord Stream destroyed, Russian experts say the US benefits greatly

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The destruction of Nord Stream brings profits to the US, a Russian expert said.

Russia announces downing 66 Ukrainian UAVs in airspace in a short time

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said it shot down 66 fixed-wing UAVs of Ukraine between 2 pm and 9 pm on May 13.

Russia reassures India about oil and gas, warns of risks with another strait besides Hormuz

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Russia will provide full energy to India despite unfair competition from outside.

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.