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World news highlights for June 27th

A summary of world news on May 27th, updating notable international events on the US, North Korea, Russia-India, Israel-Hamas, and the oil tanker incident off the coast of Oman.

World news highlights for June 25th

This is a summary of world news on May 25th, updating notable international events including the US-Iran conflict, Russia-Ukraine relations, protests in Spain, and US policy on H-1B visas.

Europe and Ukraine are putting pressure on the US ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting.

Ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, Europe and Ukraine simultaneously pressured the US to maintain a firm stance on peace in Ukraine.

International news on August 7th: US to impose 100% tariffs on semiconductors.

US President Donald Trump is expected to impose a 100% tariff on imports, including semiconductors.

International News 4/7: Trump sends tariff notices to countries today.

President Trump said he plans to send out tariff notifications to countries today, and the U.S. expects 100 countries to receive reciprocal tariffs of 10%.

Israel's mysterious operation to assassinate 9 Iranian nuclear scientists.

Israel's Channel 12 reported that Iranian nuclear scientists were killed by a special type of weapon, but details of the incident were not released.

Having previously stated that Iran could not possess nuclear weapons, Trump has now offered an explanation.

President Trump explained that his statement that Iran could not possess nuclear weapons was made more than 20 years ago, while also warning of a devastating scenario if this were to become a reality.

Photo: Opening ceremony of the 41st AIPA General Assembly in Vietnam

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan highly appreciated the practical and strategic topics that will be discussed at the 41st AIPA General Assembly, which opened this morning (September 8).

COVID-19 pandemic update on May 3rd: Global infections nearing 3,5 million.

COVID-19 pandemic update on May 3rd: Global infections are nearing 3,5 million, with nearly 80.000 new cases reported today.

CNN: Rescue efforts following the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami are being slowed by a lack of equipment and personnel.

Indonesia continues its search and rescue efforts for survivors following the devastating 7,5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the waters off Sulawesi, killing hundreds of people.

The purpose of Ukraine building a military base on the Sea of Azov.

The deputy commander of the Ukrainian Navy Command responsible for Euro-Atlantic integration stated that the purpose of building the military base on the Azov Sea is to create a defensive posture against "threats from Russia."

Syria: S-300 'Fire Dragons' will thwart Israel's ambitions.

Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said on September 25 that Russia's deployment of the advanced S-300 "fire dragon" missile system to Syrian air defenses would force Israel to reconsider its ambitions.

Russia is rushing to ship weapons to Syria.

The Russian Ministry of Defense immediately implemented a plan to transfer a series of electronic warfare systems to Syria, shortly after making the announcement.

Russia takes three strategic steps in Syria after IL-20 is shot down.

In his keynote address on September 24, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shogu outlined three strategic steps Moscow would take following the downing of the IL-20 in Syria.

The US continues to increase its naval presence in the Mediterranean.

On the morning of September 19, TASS reported that the aircraft carrier Harry Truman, the guided missile cruiser Normandy, and several US destroyers had assembled in the Mediterranean Sea to provide military support to NATO allies and partners.

Russia wants to bring Israel and France before the UN Security Council for their missile strikes on Syria.

Franz Klintsevich, a representative of the Russian Senate's Defense Committee, stated that Israel and France will have to answer to the UN Security Council for their missile attack on Syria on the night of September 17th.

NATO wants to rush Ukraine's accession, skipping basic preparatory steps?

NATO Assistant Secretary General Alejandro Alvargonzalez said that NATO member states are considering admitting Ukraine, bypassing the Membership Action Plan (MAP) – a crucial first step in the NATO accession process.

The US explains its reasons for imposing sanctions against the project.

The US explains its reasons for imposing sanctions against Russia's "Nord Stream 2" project.

US Energy Secretary Rick Perry explained why the US government is considering imposing sanctions on companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 project, which transports Russian natural gas to Europe.

NATO warships enter the Mediterranean, approaching Syria.

The Russian news agency Interfax, citing data from the Western Sea Resources Monitoring Center, reported that warships from NATO member countries are massing in the Eastern Mediterranean, close to the Syrian border.

The US calls on Germany for military cooperation in Syria.

The German newspaper Handelsblatt reports that the US is calling on Germany for "military solidarity" against Syria should the Syrian government forces use chemical weapons.

The US threatened to deploy F-35B fighter jets to attack Syria, and Russia immediately retaliated.

Russian State Duma MP Nikolai Antoshkin said that Russia is prepared to retaliate if the US deploys its latest F-35B Lightning II fighter jet in the Syrian conflict.

The EU announces an extension of sanctions against Russia.

The European Union has decided to extend sanctions against Russia in connection with "actions undermining the sovereignty of Ukraine".

Information about Vietnamese citizens affected by the earthquake disaster in Indonesia.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Indonesia announced that, as of August 6th, there was no information about Vietnamese citizens being affected by the consecutive earthquakes in Indonesia.

Video: Multiple-vehicle accident on highway, many cars burned to the ground, 8 dead.

At least eight people were killed and 64 injured in a multi-vehicle accident on a highway in southeastern Brazil, Sputnik reported on July 17.

The approval ratings for Russia's Defense Minister and Foreign Minister have plummeted.

The latest survey results from the Russian social data research center "Levada-Center" show a sharp decline in public trust in the two most important ministers in the Russian government.

Relatives oppose plans to erect a memorial for MH370 victims.

On July 1st, plans to erect a memorial to the passengers and crew of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370, which disappeared four years ago, were postponed due to opposition from the victims' relatives.

Searching for the missing Thai football team: Can a miracle happen?

The entire nation of Thailand is hoping for a miracle, while authorities continue their search for 12 boys and their football coach who went missing a week ago after visiting a dark cave.

Singapore announces total cost of hosting US-North Korea summit.

The Singapore government spent S$16,3 million (approximately US$12 million) on the historic US-North Korea summit, lower than the previous estimate of S$20 million (US$15 million).