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Air defenses destroy 24 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
Most of these were taken down over the Bryansk Region
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Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria
Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border
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Donbass Dome anti-UAV system destroys three Ukrainian drones in Donetsk region
Residents of the region are advised to report encountered debris or explosive objects to emergency services
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EC believes Ukraine to take 10-15 years to fulfil requirements to join EU — FT
At the same time, there is still no unified position within the bloc regarding the timeline and conditions of Ukraine’s potential EU accession
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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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Rubio says US operation in Strait of Hormuz is defensive
We're not but if they are attacking us, so they're attacking a ship, you need to respond to that, he told a briefing
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Russian troops use Krasnopol munitions against Ukrainian reinforced concrete strongholds
According to the report, the enemy's strongpoints consisted of several capsules connected by corridors
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Nissan to lay off 10% of European workforce — Financial Times
The goal of such restructuring is to cope with financial difficulties the carmaker faces, the newspaper specified
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World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills
Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar
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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran
No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet
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Israeli army says it simultaneously struck over 200 targets in Iran and Lebanon
In Lebanon, the strikes targeted military facilities of the Shiite organization Hezbollah
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Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"
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US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported
The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident
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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake
Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing
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Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank
Earlier, the IDF press service reported the completion of a 60-hour raid in the city of Jenin
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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait
Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said
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Lavrov, Rubio 'touch base' on current state of international affairs, US-Russia relations
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the conversation was constructive and businesslike
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US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Banksy’s Walking Man in London becomes tourist hotspot
The installation is located on Waterloo Place in Westminster, a few hundred meters from Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square
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Press review: Russia warns Ukraine over V-Day ceasefire as US Hormuz actions affect peace
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 5th
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Rubio, Lavrov discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine, Iran in phone call — State Department
According to the US State Department, the conversation took place at the initiative of the Russian side
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Putin sends New Year, Christmas greetings to several world leaders — Kremlin
Among European leaders, he sent greetings only to Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic
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Trump says personally engaged in talks with Tehran
According to the US leader, Tehran wants to agree on the cessation of hostilities with Washington
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Trump says threatened Thailand and Cambodia with new duties
US President said he was sure that the duties is an important tool in the foreign policy for his administration
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Top Russian diplomat, Qatari PM discuss situation in Strait of Hormuz
The sides expressed a shared opinion that it is necessary to refuse from trying to resolve the crisis by force
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Nuclear powers continue to modernize their arsenals — report
In January 2024, there were some 12,121 nuclear warheads in the world, of which 9,585 were on alert
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Serbia sees Russian gas supply terms as favorable — minister
Nenad Popovic stressed that energy cooperation with Russia remains a key factor in the stability of the Serbian economy
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Russian Msta-B howitzer crew destroys nine Ukrainian strongholds in Sumy area over month
The destruction of drone control posts and fortifications of the Ukrainian army disrupted the enemy’s operations and helped prevent the penetration of UAVs into Russian territory, the howitzer crew commander with the call sign Kedr added
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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure
Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell
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Pope responds to US president’s critical remarks — portal
The mission of the Church is to preach peace, Leo XIV noted
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General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv
The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"
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US leader may resume military operation against Iran this week — portal
According to the report, on May 3 the United States privately notified Iran of the launch of Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at ensuring the safe passage of ships through the waterway and reducing the risk of escalation
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Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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Serbia confident in further development of ties with Russia despite pressure
Nenad Popovic emphasized that Serbia remains the only European country that has not imposed sanctions against Russia
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FACTBOX: What we know about US pausing operation to move vessels through Strait of Hormuz
The US administration has decided to suspend Project Freedom, an operation facilitating vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, pending clarity that Iran deal negotiations may successfully conclude
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Netanyahu receives head of Board of Peace for Gaza Mladenov
Nickolay Mladenov described his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu as "positive and substantive"
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Some 15,000 US servicemen to take part in Operation Project Freedom — CENTCOM
The US Central Command says that over 100 land and sea-based aircraft will also be used
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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran
One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said
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US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House
The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28
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Ukrainian forces lose 82 heavy quadcopters due to actions of Russia’s battlegroup West
47 UAV control points and 17 ground-based robotic systems of the opposing side were also identified and destroyed
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Iran ready to strike fair deal with US to settle conflict — top diplomat
Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the war unleashed by the US is a clear violation of international law
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Over 50 UAV attack Moscow on 2-5 May — TASS calculations
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that emergency relief specialists are working at the scene where the debris from the downed UAVs landed
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Transnistrian leader says ready for compromises, calls on Moldova to resume talks
Vadim Krasnoselsky said this requires organizing talks in the 5+2 format, involving Moldova, Transnistria, the OSCE, Russia, and Ukraine, and observers from the European Union and the United States
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US trying to contact Iran via multiple intermediaries, not just Pakistan — agency
However, Iran doesn’t trust the United States and is prepared for any scenario, the source added
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Russia to view F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as threat in nuclear sphere — Lavrov
"During combat operations, our military will not be clearing out whether or not each particular jet of this class is equipped to carry nuclear weapons," the minister added
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Russian Defense Ministry issues grave warning to anyone living in Kiev
The ministry pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out its criminal plans in order to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Army would deliver a strike targeting downtown Kiev
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Russian embassy slams UK’s new sanctions package as another hostile step
According to the embassy spokesman, it is London that is fanning the flames of the Ukrainian conflict by flooding the Kiev regime with money and weapons
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Russian army destroyed Ukraine’s nine strongholds built according to NATO standards
According to the report, these positions were located on the southwestern outskirts of Novopavlovka, an essential logistical node for Ukrainian forces near the border of the DPR and Dnepropetrovsk Region
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US submits draft UNSC resolution on navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Earlier, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is under threat due to the US’ and its allies’ violation of the ceasefire
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Russian troops deliver precision strike on Ukrainian army’s energy sites in past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,210 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
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Hungary rethinking role in NATO, PM says
Viktor Orban underlined that Budapest had no plans to participate in NATO’s actions that could drag member states into the conflict in Ukraine and lead to a direct confrontation with Russia
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FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, five dead in Dzhankoy
On-duty air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 53 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over Russian regions
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Russia, Bangladesh discussing supplies of Russian oil products — embassy
The Russian Embassy in Dhaka also noted potential in the gas sector
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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media
According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms
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Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI
The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted
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US sees Israel-Lebanon peace agreement as achievable — Rubio
Marco Rubio pointed out that the US "is very committed to this process"
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Araghchi’s visit to China aims to de-escalate US-Iran conflict — Chinese expert
Liu Zhongmin also noted that, during Araghchi’s current visit, the parties may pay attention to issues related to cooperation in energy and other areas
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US State Department approves potential $373.6 million sale of JDAM guided bombs to Ukraine
As follows from the document, Kiev requested the possibility of purchasing 1,200 JDAMs in KMU-572 configuration and 332 in KMU-556 configuration, as well as associated equipment and documentation
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Ukrainian forces carry out four attacks on DPR over past day
Information has been received about a civilian being injured
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European Commission opens applications for founding members of EU-Ukraine drone alliance
The alliance will support the development of advanced technologies in the field of UAVs and counter-UAV systems
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Iran announces introduction of new mechanism for vessel passage via Strait of Hormuz — TV
According to the report, vessels intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, "after notifying the Iranian authorities, must receive an electronic message from them, containing information about the rules of movement through the strait"
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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia
The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April
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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
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IRGC calls on ships to transit Hormuz Strait via corridor provided by Iran
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that diverting ships to other routes is unsafe
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Over 2,400 Russian-linked companies registered in Serbia
Serbian Minister in charge of international economic cooperation Nenad Popovic pointed out that Serbian and Russian specialists can jointly participate in international projects and competition
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Venezuela itself decided to halt oil supplies to Cuba — Rubio
Under new agreements between the United States and Venezuela, revenues from the sale of Venezuelan oil are accumulated in accounts controlled by Washington
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Georgians living abroad may be barred from voting overseas
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili noted that similar regulations exist in Armenia, Ireland, Israel and Malta
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No military operations were conducted against UAE by Iran in recent days — command
Zolfaghari emphasized that if any military action is taken from the territory of the UAE against Iranian islands, ports, or the Iranian coast, Tehran will deliver a crushing response
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France to support implementation of TRIPP connectivity project in Armenia
The agreement also noted that the two countries will step up efforts to promote investment in each other’s economies
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Five people killed in drone strike on Dzhankoi in Crimea
Emergency services are working at the scene
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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president
It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024
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Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban
Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle
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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell
The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia
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Burevestnik volunteer fighters destroy Ukraine’s Martian-2 attack UAVs
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that all the devices were promptly detected, intercepted, and destroyed before reaching their intended deployment area
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Vucic says joining sanctions against Russia would 'betray soul' of his people
Aleksandar Vucic noted that Serbia considers Russia and Ukraine brotherly nations
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Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg
Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war
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US military repels Iranian attacks on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz — NBC
According to the TV channel, the Iranian side used missiles and drones
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Netanyahu urges civilians to leave Gaza immediately
According to Israeli Prime Minister, the Israeli army will operate "with full force" to destroy all facilities of the Hamas radical group in the Gaza strip
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Putin: Russia stands for demilitarization of Ukraine
Russian President said he wished the Donbass problem could be settled through talks and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, but "regrettably, this is no longer relevant"
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Yerevan, Paris to strengthen defense cooperation through industrial sector
The parties will expand partnership in the fields of security, defense, military education, as well as military-technical and military-technological cooperation
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Over 2,500 militants eliminated during Mali state coup attempt on April 25
By the middle of the day, the Malian Armed Forces with the support of their international allies managed to regain control of the situation and launch counterattacks
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Threats to attack Moscow during parade are blasphemous, inhumane — senior officer
Anatoly Bibilov emphasized that these threats only serve to confirm the character of the adversary
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Current state of NATO resembles disaster movie — British journalist
Edward Lucas said the White House’s "capriciousness" on troop deployment and combat readiness exposes Europe's strategic vulnerability, with countries like Great Britain, Germany, and France creating "corrosive caution and timidity"
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All oil suppliers to Cuba face threats from US — Foreign Minister
Over four months, only one shipment of fuel has arrived in Cuba, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said
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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry
According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"
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Sales of new vehicles up 7% in Russia in 4M 2026 — ministry
The market of domestically produced vehicles gained 22% to 268,500 units
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US aims to agree on memorandum of understanding with Iran — Rubio
Marco Rubio also noted that the US "would prefer the path of peace"
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Global aviation crisis signals more serious disruptions ahead — Russia’s envoy
Thus, Kirill Dmitriev commented on a publication, which noted that airlines around the world are canceling flights at an unprecedented pace
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Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran
Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days
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Rostec develops system for repelling massive FPV drone attacks
The new system is noted to be capable of operating in the most common FPV drone control frequencies
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EU helps Kiev, which sees conflict with Russia as its last chance to survive — portal
The portal wrote that the Ukrainian authorities also view the conflict with Russia as a means of enrichment
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US working on diplomatic solution to Iran conflict — Rubio
US Secretary of State added that "the alternative is growing isolation, economic collapse and ultimately, total defeat"
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Malaysia’s king flies to Moscow at Putin’s invitation - agency
Sultan Ibrahim’s private plane took off from Senai International Airport at 8:00 a.m. local time
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India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lands on Moon
According to an ISRO live broadcast, the spacecraft has successfully completed a soft landing on the Moon’s surface
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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism
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Fall of Ukraine’s 'impregnable' fortresses to help Russian troops advance in Novopavlovka
The Ukrainian army’s defense in that frontline area is under threat, the assault force commander with the call sign Kemer from the 80th Tank Regiment of Russia’s Battlegroup Center stressed
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Ukraine’s economics ministry expects 2014 inflation at 19%
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Critics label Elon Musk US 'shadow president' — media
The report says that "Musk’s rapid-fire messages - which included numerous false claims about the contents of the spending bill - ricocheted" across Washington
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Russia capable of escorting its ships in Baltic Sea amid EU threats — expert
Andrey Kolesnik warned that Russia reserves the right to target decision-making centers, not just transit blockades
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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador
Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically
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