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World 24h: Forecast for gold prices at the end of 2026
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Latest international news July 9th: Demand from central banks is expected to push gold prices up by the end of 2026; Super typhoon Ba Vi weakens...
Thailand officially approves emergency loan of nearly 12 billion USD
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Thailand maintains emergency borrowing plan of 400 billion baht (approximately 11.95 billion USD) after new ruling by the Constitutional Court.
China - Russia begin live-fire drills at sea
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China and Russia begin live-fire exercises at sea within the framework of Joint Sea - 2026.
Hundreds of animals escape from cages after floods in China
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More than 100 animals escaped from the zoo in Guangxi, China and about 800-900 farmed snakes escaped after the large flood.
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
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German Chancellor confirms strategic weapons deal with US.
Russia announces elimination of 1,140 Ukrainian soldiers in just 1 day
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Ukrainian forces were eliminated from combat by Russia with about 1,140 soldiers on the entire fighting line in just 24 hours.
Ukraine closes billion-dollar contract, expands influence in the Gulf region
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In the context of increasing UAVs in the Gulf region, Ukraine is taking advantage of wartime experience to sign defense contracts worth billions of USD with the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity
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Without going through Hormuz, Saudi Arabia's key East-West oil pipeline runs at full capacity, transporting 7 million barrels of oil/day.
Fraud boss flees Cambodia before G-hour sweep
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The fraud bosses behind the billion-dollar crime industry in Cambodia are fleeing before April.
After Hormuz, another oil throat at risk of paralysis when Houthi fights
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When Hormuz is almost paralyzed, all eyes are now on another vital oil transport route, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as the Houthi begins to fight.
Russian UAV carrying a 3kg warhead, attacking in a "herd" style to defeat armored vehicles
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With 3 UAVs carrying 3kg warheads, Russia successfully tested the "herd" tactic using AI to detect and coordinate attacks on armored vehicles.
Slovakia threatens to block Ukraine's access to the EU due to the Druzhba oil pipeline
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Slovak Prime Minister threatens to veto sanctions against Russia in response to Ukraine freezing the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Nuclear facilities hit, Iran considers a risky move
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Being airstriked on nuclear facilities, Iran is considering a risky move, which could push tensions with the US and Israel to a new level.
Iran opens Hormuz route for common neighbor 900km border, 20 ships allowed to pass
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Pakistan has secured an agreement with Iran on sending 20 ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz becomes a toll station, Iran pockets hundreds of millions of USD
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Iran is turning the Strait of Hormuz into a "trial station" and may have earned hundreds of millions of USD from oil sales.
Russia warns of consequences if South Korea provides weapons aid to Ukraine
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Russia has warned that it will take tough retaliatory measures if South Korea decides to provide weapons to Ukraine.
US plans to deploy ground forces to Iran, targeting Kharg and Hormuz islands
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The US Department of War is preparing for weeks-long ground operations in Iran - according to information in the Washington Post on March 28.
US sends more troops to the Middle East, Houthi joins conflict
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The Iranian conflict spread as the Houthi forces engaged, while the US continued to increase military strength in the Middle East.
Russia refutes accusations that Moscow is making money from the Iran war
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Russia affirms that it does not want the Iranian war to escalate and does not seek to profit from the issues of other countries.
Iranian nuclear arsenal: The most dangerous mission in US military history
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Eliminating or destroying Iran's nuclear arsenal is considered one of the most risky missions.
