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EU launches 21st sanctions package, list targeting Russia sets record

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The EU passed its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, bringing the total number of individuals and organizations sanctioned to about 3,100, the highest level ever.

United Nations calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the situation of conflicts in the world is increasingly out of control.

US airstrikes Iran for the 13th consecutive night

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The US military said it had conducted another air strike targeting Iranian military targets.

US House passes resolution demanding Trump stop conflict with Iran

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The US House of Representatives on July 23, local time, passed a symbolic resolution calling on US President Donald Trump to stop military action against Iran.

Russia declared control of the Belitskoye area in Donetsk

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 23 that units of the Central Operations Group had controlled the Belitskoye area in Donetsk.

UAE warns of Middle East instability risk if Iran is not contained

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UAE warns that if Iran is not contained, the Middle East is at risk of falling into a more unstable situation, threatening maritime security and global energy supplies.

Revealing the plan to end the Iran conflict, waiting for a decision within the day

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Iran and the US received a plan to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a well-informed source revealed on April 6.

Thailand announces initial results of mysterious missing 57 million tons of fuel

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Huge amount of fuel mysteriously disappeared, Thai authorities suspect involvement in illegal fuel transit and storage activities.

Israel declares defeat of Major General in charge of Iranian Guard intelligence forces

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Israel claims to have killed the head of intelligence of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

US F-15 pilot rescue operation almost deviated

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The seemingly perfect rescue operation encountered unexpected incidents, pushing US forces into a dangerous situation deep within Iranian territory.

US spends $1 billion per day on firefight in Iran

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After 37 days of fighting, the military campaign in Iran cost the US more than 42.1 billion USD according to updated data from the war cost monitoring system.

South Korean President regrets UAV intrusion into North Korean airspace

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The South Korean President affirmed that he does not intend to cause tension, and pledged to prevent similar incidents in the near future.

China identifies real drones

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All unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in China must be registered with the true identity of the owner.

Iran conflict: Reconciliation parties sprint 45-day ceasefire negotiations

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The possibility of reaching an agreement on the Iran conflict in the next 48 hours is "very fragile".

Germany requires men to ask for military permission if they go abroad for more than 3 months

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A controversial regulation in Germany requires men aged 17 to 45 to have military consent if they want to stay abroad for more than 90 days.

Iraq issues emergency order for oil tanker to load cargo through the Strait of Hormuz

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After Iran lifted transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq asked partners to submit crude oil discharge plans within 24 hours to restart exports.

Russian Ambassador: Britain is maintaining pressure on Russia

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Mr. Andrey Kelin - Russian Ambassador to the UK said that the UK is promoting the intensity of fighting in Ukraine instead of seeking solutions to minimize casualties.

Explosives discovered near Russian gas pipeline, Hungary holds emergency meeting before elections

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Hungary held an emergency meeting after Serbia discovered explosives with great destructive power only a few hundred meters from the Russian gas pipeline.

Vietnam moves towards a trillion-dollar economy club

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Vietnam is assessed to be gradually moving towards joining the trillion-dollar economy club and becoming the leading destination for global investment.

France seeks companion

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With his visit to Japan and South Korea from March 31st to April 3rd, French President Emmanuel Macron not only simply made a long trip to the Indo-Pacific region, but also clearly showed his steadfast determination to link with partners, both near and far, to jointly act and respond independently and confidently in the current world political context.