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Record heatwaves will continue in many regions around the world
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The high pressure dome keeps the Sahara hot air covering Europe until early July, while many regions in Asia are also experiencing intense heat.
World 24h: Hot weather covers Europe, air conditioner sales skyrocket
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World news 24/6: Russia faces fuel shortage; Hot weather covers Europe, air conditioner sales skyrocket...
Hot weather covers Europe, France widespread power outage, air conditioners out of stock
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On June 24, Europe welcomed another day of intense heat, causing tens of thousands of people to lose power, and air conditioner sales surged.
Israel considers withdrawing part of its army from southern Lebanon
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Israel is considering the possibility of withdrawing part of its forces from southern Lebanon.
Gold price loses momentum to increase, Deutsche deeply cuts forecast
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Deutsche Bank lowered its gold price forecast by more than 20% as investors became more cautious with the prospects of US monetary policy and weak gold investment demand.
Hormuz Strait becomes the focus of the war
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The war between the US and Israel with Iran enters its third week with a new fierce focus being the Hormuz Strait - one of the main arteries of the global energy supply chain.
Prime Minister requests Japan to support Vietnam in energy and gasoline
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The Prime Minister requested Japan to support Vietnam in energy, specifically gasoline and oil, in the context of the Middle East conflict affecting the crude oil supply chain.
US allows Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Treasury Secretary announced the permission for Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil supplies to the world.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
Japan adds nearly 1,500 missile shelters amid East Asian security heat
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Japan has just identified nearly 1,500 more locations that could be shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks.
Fire on US aircraft carrier fighting in the Middle East lasts 30 hours
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The fire on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before being extinguished.
Middle East conflict injures about 200 US soldiers
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About 200 US soldiers were injured in the conflict with Iran after nearly 3 weeks of fighting, while Washington continues to expand airstrikes.
EU considers seizing Russian oil tankers as the most effective measure
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The European Union (EU) welcomes the member states' arrest of the Russian oil tanker.
Vietnamese Embassy announces Israel's new civil defense policy
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the new civil defense policy of the host country in the context of tense security in the Middle East.
Iraq freezes operations at national strategic oil fields
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The Iraqi Oil Minister has just announced the decision to temporarily suspend production at the largest oil fields in the south of the country.
Iran sets conditions for ceasefire with US
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that the country's armed forces will not stop firing until the US admits its mistakes.
Vietnam requests Angola to provide additional supply of crude oil and gas
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Vietnam - Angola to coordinate to promote the early implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Cuba nationwide power outage after weeks of US oil blockade
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Cuba's power grid collapsed across the island on March 16, local time.
Ukraine blocks Druzhba, Hungary - Slovakia builds new oil pipeline
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Hungary and Slovakia decided to build a new oil pipeline directly connecting the two countries after the Druzhba oil supply route from Russia through Ukraine was blocked.
Hormuz without a ship, the world's vital oil pipeline paralyzed
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For the first time since the Iranian conflict broke out, no ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
