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Parliamentary election in Ukraine
Russia likely to refrain from sending observers to Ukrainian election
No invitation has been received by the Russian side to send observers to Ukraine's parliamentary election
Election campaign posters in Kiev
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Ukraine to hold parliamentary polls in controlled areas of self-proclaimed republics
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Luhansk, Donetsk republics have no plans to hold Ukrainian parliament elections
Iran ready to transfer ‘nuclear dust’ to US — Trump
The US president reiterated that the deal with Iran stipulates that Tehran will give up nuclear weapons
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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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Drone attack against Moscow on Thursday was one of the largest since year start
Attacks of 61 drones were thwarted by Russian air defenses
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer — Buckingham Palace
According to the statement, the King "has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties"
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Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert
In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months
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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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AI-enabled cyberattacks could cause macroeconomic shocks in financial markets — IMF
The experts conclude that the risks are systemic
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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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Russian Ambassador highlights contribution of Allies to Nazi defeat
Alexander Darchiev called May 9th "the most sacred date" for those who are "thankful to the Red Army that crushed, together with American, British, and other allies the Hitlerite War Machine"
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Iran refutes Axios report that Tehran, Washington near agreement
According to a member of the Iranian parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, Iran will deliver a harsh response if the US and its allies refuse to make concessions
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Explosion device thrown to Dutch PM’s party office
The entrance space and windows were damaged. Nobody was injured
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IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran
The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran
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Ukraine’s economics ministry expects 2014 inflation at 19%
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Suez was just a cover: three major misconceptions about World War II in Africa and Iran
It was precisely in the sands of Egypt and the mountains of Iran where the fate of crucial fuel resources was decided, and where the expansion of the Holocaust into the Middle East was planned
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Serbia unhappy with MOL's proposal for NIS deal — minister
According to Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic, the issue is the future operation of the Pancevo refinery, crude oil refining capacity, and the mechanisms that will guarantee compliance with the agreements
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Impunity for Nord Stream sabotage triggers chain reaction — Russian ambassador to Germany
Sergey Nechayev criticized the lack of transparency from German law enforcement
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London leaves Kiev with no chance of negotiating its way out of conflict — Russian MFA
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Britain’s involvement as "nothing more than cynical incitement to continued hostilities"
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Next year’s Russian manned missions to ISS due in March, September — source
The spring mission will take to the orbit Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, Belarusian cosmonaut Marina Vasilevskaya and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson
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Tanker carrying Russian oil earlier reaches Tokyo Bay
The vessel reached the shore in the Sodegaura area, where refining facilities of several Japanese companies are located
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Iranian president says he recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The meeting took place in a relaxed atmosphere, Masoud Pezeshkian said
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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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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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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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US does not consider latest strikes on Iran resumption of war — Fox News
The US army earlier attacked Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas
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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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Ukrainian court clears Timoshenko of all restrictions, including foreign travel ban
The leader of the Batkivshchina opposition party was charged with offering illegal benefits and faces five to ten years in prison
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Iran ready to transfer ‘nuclear dust’ to US — Trump
The US president reiterated that the deal with Iran stipulates that Tehran will give up nuclear weapons
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'Anti-special op' failure, dangers of Germany’s militarization: Medvedev’s statements
Russia must not allow a repeat of June 22, 1941, the Russian Security Council deputy chairman said
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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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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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US wants to resume ship escorts in Strait of Hormuz — WSJ
According to the report, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the use of their bases by the US military, introduced when the United States launched its operation to unblock the strait
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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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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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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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Russia expects growth in trade turnover with Bangladesh — ambassador
Alexander Khozin noted that while the number of Russian companies operating in Bangladesh remains limited, their presence is noticeable and makes a significant contribution to the development of economic ties between the two countries
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IN BRIEF: Russian military on upcoming Victory Day, warning of ceasefire break for Kiev
Russia urges Ukraine to observe and adhere to the announced ceasefire
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Ukraine attempts attack on civilian infrastructure near St. Petersburg: what we know
According to the report, at around 3:20 a.m. Moscow time, air defense and intelligence systems detected a group of six UAVs in Latvian airspace
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EU preparing for potential negotiations with Russia — European Council president
Antonio Costa says there is the "potential" for the EU to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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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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Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says
"We always want to be ready", US president added
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God forbid Russia has to strike Kiev in response to threats — Kremlin
The Russian Foreign Ministry, in a circular note addressed to all diplomatic missions and representations accredited in Russia, once again appealed with an urgent call to take the defense ministry’s statements with the utmost responsibility, Yury Ushakov said
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Russia will destroy both Germany's industry, all Europe if war breaks out — Medvedev
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said that this is a clear signal to German elites
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EU ban on Chinese energy equipment discriminatory — Ministry of Commerce
According to the statement, such actions undermine mutual trust, harm bilateral trade and economic cooperation, and negatively impact the stability of global supply chains
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Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry
The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"
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Kiev attempted to leave spy disguised as civilian resident in Velikaya Novoselka
The man explained that he had signed a contract with the battalion while in prison
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Russian MFA summons Armenian ambassador over giving Zelensky platform for Russia threats
The Russian Foreign Ministry informed Gurgen Arsenyan that such actions were unacceptable
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Rostec starts supplying new Sarma MLRS to Russian military in 2025 — CEO
The main advantage of the combat vehicle is its power, mobility, and fortitude, Sergey Chemezov said
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Sevastopol thwarting Ukrainian drone attack — Governor
Mikhail Razvozhaev says four drones have been shot down
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Dialogue between Moscow, Washington continues — Russian Ambassador
Alexander Darchiev said that this "is the most important"
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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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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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Russian stock market closes mixed
The yuan edged up 0.4 kopecks to 10.95 rubles
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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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CIA believes Iran still has 70% of its ballistic missiles — newspaper
The sources familiar with a confidential CIA report for the US administration confirmed this information
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Foreign guests for Victory Day in Moscow, Putin’s schedule: statements by Kremlin aide
The Russian president will deliver a speech before the Victory Day parade, which will not include a display of military vehicles and equipment this year
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Ceasefire between Iran, US remains in effect — Trump
The US president characterized the military action as a "love tap," ABC News reporter Rachel Scott said after a conversation with him
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Russian engineers create mesh network for drone defense teams
The main advantage is that the system operates without the internet or an external control center, the nodes directly support each other
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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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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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Ukrainian military transport plane performs flights to Norway, Sweden
The source did not elaborate on what the purpose of the flight could be
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Former foreign minister says Germany to face collapse unless its policies change
Joschka Fischer said that Chancellor Friedrich Merz should take the lead
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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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Experts revise upward coal loading for Russian Railways
Grain loading will total 15.9 mln metric tons in the first half of 2026, the Euler analytical company says
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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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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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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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Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10
This timing includes the days of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War
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Japan to send economic mission to Russia on May 26-27 — agency
According to the media outlet, companies such as Mitsui, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Mitsubishi may join the delegation, led by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Deep freeze breaks 1893 record in St. Petersburg as temperature drops to 21 below zero
According to Leading Expert at the Fobos weather center Mikhail Leus, the city has broken cold weather records twice in the 21st century
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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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Iran says it attacked three US destroyers — news agency
According to sources cited by Tasnim, the destroyers were attacked by missiles and kamikaze drones
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UAE's withdrawal from OPEC will not weaken the organization — Kneissl
The former Austrian foreign minister said that countries come to OPEC and withdraw from it, and this does not lead to fundamental changes in the oil market
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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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US leader threatens Iran with new strikes if no deal is signed soon
Donald Trump says the US would attack "a lot harder, and a lot more violently"
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Putin says West seeking to weaken and destroy Russia
The West "has been overtly stating that it managed to break up the Soviet Union back in 1991 and that now it’s high time Russia was divided into regions that would conduct hostilities against one another," the president said
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Musk says he paid $10 bln in taxes this year, 'more than anyone in history'
The American entrepreneur believes he will have to pay trillions of dollars in taxes when it's all said and done
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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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Russian MFA on Victory Day, possible strikes on Kiev, Zelensky’s lies about ceasefire
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Russia will respond decisively to any provocations by Kiev authorities. Planned celebrations abroad will proceed despite all "schemes"
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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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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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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reaches 2,727 — Health Ministry
The ministry added that the city of Nabatieh and surrounding areas came under heavy bombardment on Thursday
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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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Iranian envoy to UN calls US, Bahrain draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz flawed
The draft resolution contains baseless allegations against Iran, Amir Saeid Iravani says
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US hit Iranian military installations in response to attacks against its destroyers
CENTCOM reported attacks on missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes
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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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6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Morocco
There was no information about casualties or damage
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls on foreign states to evacuate their diplomats from Kiev
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that on May 4, 2026, the Defense Ministry issued an official statement "in connection with the threats of the Kiev regime to strike Moscow on a sacred holiday for all Russians - Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War
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Toyota to shut down all plants in Japan Tuesday due to large-scale disruption
The timing of the restoration of the plant is currently unknown
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Foreign ministers of Russia, Iran hold talks at UN headquarters
Earlier, Sergey Lavrov also met with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Retno Marsudi and Foreign Minister of Lebanon Abdallah Bou Habib on the UN sidelines
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Four in five Germans disapprove of Merz after his cabinet's first year in office — poll
The survey described this as the worst result ever recorded for a sitting German chancellor
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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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CIA believes Iran can withstand US blockade for at least 3-4 months — media
According to the Washington Post, these findings have already been communicated to the US administration
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Situation near Iranian islands, cities stabilized — TV
According to Press TV, an exchange of fire between the US and Iran lasted for several hours
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Ceasefire in honor of Victory Day started
It will last until May 10
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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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Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier heads to Red Sea
According to Le Figaro, the deployment of the aircraft carrier takes place against the background of plans for an international mission to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz
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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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Press review: Zelensky violates ceasefire as US faces Operation Epic Fury financial drain
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 7th
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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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Thai airports operator increases international flights charge by almost 60%
As a result, air ticket prices in Thailand will grow by 7-10% more, experts cited by Bangkok Post say
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