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US sanctioned oil tanker transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf
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Amidst more than 540 international ships stranded due to war, 3 oil tankers on the US blacklist successfully transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf.
Kim Jong Un and his daughter sit in North Korea's new tank for military exercises
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North Korean President Kim Jong Un shows off new tanks in a large-scale exercise, emphasizing combat and modern defense capabilities.
US reveals the fate of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil adrift at sea
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans to lift temporary sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stuck at sea to cool down energy prices.
Mr. Trump recalls Pearl Harbor event in talks with Japanese Prime Minister
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In a meeting at the White House, Mr. Trump frankly shared the reasons why the US keeps its military plan in Iran secret from partner countries.
EU avoids being deeply drawn into direct confrontation in Iranian conflict
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The European Union (EU) summit has just concluded without making any military support commitments for the military campaign in Iran.
Rumors of 6 typhoons near the East Sea this week, the Philippines speaks out
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The Philippine State Weather Agency confirmed that the information about 6 storms near the East Sea forming this week is untrue.
Warning of flash floods, landslides, heavy rain due to the remnants of storm No. 3 Wipha
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Despite weakening into a low pressure area, storm No. 3 Wipha still caused widespread heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and rough seas.
Ukraine suffers damage to hypersonic fighters after only 4 months of takeoff
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The Ukrainian Air Force admitted that it lost a Mirage 2000 fighter jet on the evening of July 22 (local time) due to a technical error.
Russia's Gazprom unexpectedly escapes sanctions, preparing to collect a stack of money
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Dutch court lifts sanctions on Russia's Gazprom, paving the way for a sale of hundreds of millions of USD worth of assets.
After a long period of debt, Air India India's plane suddenly caught fire
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The fire broke out when passengers had just left an Air India plane while arriving in India, extending the airline's chain of incidents.
Taking advantage of the exemption, Slovakian energy company aims to import 100% of Russian gas
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Slovakia's state-owned energy group Slovensky plynarensky industrial park (SPP) is planning to buy up to 100% of its gas from Russia in 2026.
EU - China Summit Amid Trade Tensions
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The wave of investigations and sanctions passed between the EU and China reflects the increasingly deep cracks in economic relations between the two sides.
Mr. Trump revealed a unique agreement with a tax rate of 19% with the Philippines
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On July 22, President Donald Trump announced that the US would impose a 19% tax on Philippine imports.
aid goods are blocked, relief workers in Gaza are in dire straits
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The Norwegian Relief Organization (NRC) has distributed all of its aid in Gaza, leaving relief workers in need of food.
Mr. Trump announces a huge trade deal with Japan, a 15% tariff
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US President Donald Trump said on July 22 that he had reached a biggest deal ever with Japan, including a 15% countervailing tax.
Russia promotes new oil pipeline in the heart of Europe despite sanctions
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Russia, Hungary and Serbia are promoting plans to build a new 300km pipeline to help bring Russian oil back to Central Europe.
Ms. Paetongtarn declares not to back down in the midst of political turmoil
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Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra affirmed that she will continue to shoulder the responsibility of the people, even though she may not hold the position of Prime Minister of Thailand anymore.
Mr. Trump reveals when to visit China
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Mr. Trump mentioned the possibility of visiting China and meeting with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping in the future.
Mr. Trump seeks a replacement for Elon Musk company in the Golden dome project
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The strained relationship with Elon Musk has prompted the Trump administration to expand the search for partners for the Golden Temple defense system.
Turkey ends 50-year oil pipeline, opens new negotiation path with Iraq
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Turkey seeks a new deal with Iraq after ending a more than 50-year pipeline treaty.
