Trump looks forward to meeting with Kim; US warship patrols near Paracel Islands
(Baonghean.vn) - In the past 24 hours, there have been many outstanding news in the world such as: US President Donald Trump looks forward to meeting with North Korea; 4 Russian soldiers died in Syria; Two US warships patrol near the Paracel Islands; Spain rescues more than 400 people at sea...
US President Donald Trump looks forward to meeting with North Korea
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| US - North Korea consider resuming Summit in Singapore. Photo: QuartZ |
On May 27, US President Donald Trump said he looked forward to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump said that both sides are considering holding a meeting on June 12 in Singapore. He also said that negotiations for the summit are progressing well. According to the US President, North Korea has shown "a lot of goodwill" and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula would be "a great thing".
Four Russian soldiers killed in Syria shelling
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Russian soldiers on duty in Syria. Illustration photo: Eaworldview. |
On May 27, at least four Russian soldiers, including two military advisers, were killed in an artillery attack by rebel groups in Syria's Deir Ezzor province.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the artillery unit of the Syrian government forces was attacked by terrorists. In addition to the four killed, three other Russian soldiers were injured.
The Syrian army and Russian advisers then launched a counterattack, killing 43 rebel fighters and destroying six heavily armed vehicles after an hour of fighting.
Two US warships patrol near Paracel Islands
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Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins. Photo: US Navy. |
The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins and the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam entered the 12-nautical mile area around Vietnam's Paracel Islands.
The patrol by the two US warships took place in the context of recent disputes between the US and China over the East Sea issue. On May 23, the Pentagon withdrew its invitation to China to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise due to the country's recent militarization moves in the East Sea.
US delegation arrives in North Korea to prepare for Trump-Kim meeting
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US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim.Image:Rappler. |
Discussions will last until May 29,Washington PostguideThe US delegation will focus on what Trump and Kim might discuss if the summit takes place, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Israeli army attacks Hamas targets in Gaza Strip
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Israeli army tanks launch an attack on the Gaza Strip. Photo: Sputnik |
Israeli tanks attacked Hamas targets near Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip early on May 27. The attack left two people dead and another seriously injured, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
The IDF confirmed the attack, saying that one of its tanks had carried out an attack on a military observation post in the southern Gaza Strip. The action was carried out in response to the IDF discovering an explosive device allegedly planted by Hamas militants near the IDF security fence the day before.
Spain rescues more than 400 people in the Mediterranean Sea
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| Migrants after being rescued at sea. Source: THX/TTXVN |
Spain's coastguard said on Friday it had rescued 408 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. Its rescue vessels intercepted five small boats carrying 115 migrants in the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, a day after rescuing 293 people from nine illegal migrant boats.
A representative of the Spanish coast guard also said they were searching for three other boats carrying migrants in the Alboran Sea east of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Operations at a London airport affected by lightning strike
Stansted Airport in London. Photo: stanstedairport.com |
On May 27, Stansted Airport in London, England, had to delay, cancel or divert a number of flights after lightning struck the fuel system of an aircraft.
A spokesman for the airport confirmed that a number of flights were delayed after a plane was struck by lightning, damaging its fuel system. The fuel tank was repaired shortly afterwards.
Earlier, on the night of May 26, the sky over England was covered by an electromagnetic storm, causing more than 64,000 lightning strikes. News reported that many places were flooded, many buildings lost power after heavy rain.
Qatar bans goods from four Arab countries
Qatar has issued a directive requiring stores in the country to remove items originating from four Arab countries. Photo: AP |
Qatari authorities have ordered stores in the country to remove products from four countries: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt. These countries boycotted Qatar a year ago, accusing Doha of sponsoring terrorism and interfering in the internal affairs of countries in the region.
The directive from the Qatari Ministry of Economy states that authorities will inspect stores to ensure compliance with the directive. In addition, the Qatari government will also seek to prevent goods from these countries from entering Qatar through a third country, including dairy products from Saudi Arabia.
