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Southeast Asia faces heat and drought as El Nino intensifies
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Southeast Asia may face the risk of heat, drought and smog as the El Nino phenomenon becomes stronger in the near future.
President Putin: Russia holds half of the world's diamond reserves
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Alrosa Group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves.
Turkey opposes Zelensky's statement about civilian ships in the Black Sea
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Turkey protested against attacks targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea, and called for de-escalation of tensions in the region.
Qatar informs Russia of progress in US-Iran negotiations on the Hormuz Strait
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Qatar said it is maintaining contact with Russia to update the negotiation process between the US and Iran.
China warns of stronger storms in August
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Typhoons making landfall in China in August are forecast to tend to be stronger due to the impact of El Nino.
Ukraine attacks oil tanker in Russian territorial waters, captain injured
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Ukraine's new attack on oil tankers in Russian territorial waters raises concerns about escalation at sea.
World 24h: Oil prices rise sharply, Russian oil and gas revenue surges
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Latest world news 16:: Russian oil price exceeds 125 USD/barrel, April revenue will exceed 10 billion USD; Gold price forecast to reach 6,200 USD/ounce...
Russia launches large-scale offensive targeting Ukraine
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Russia's fierce airstrikes with missiles and UAVs caused heavy casualties, destroying many residential areas and infrastructure in Ukraine.
Russia seeks more markets for sanctioned LNG, targeting India
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The oil tanker Kunpeng is transporting a batch of liquefied natural gas from the Russian Portovaya plant to the Indian import port of Dahej.
Russia controls new positions near the Konstantinovka region, Ukraine
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Russian forces have gained a new position north of the Berestok region, near Konstantinovka, Ukraine.
2026 storm season forecast is unpredictable, few but fierce
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It is forecast that the 2026 storm season may be less than average, but just one strong storm making landfall is enough to cause serious consequences.
Prime Minister of Greenland: People worried about US President's pressure statement
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The Prime Minister of Greenland affirmed that US President Donald Trump's pressure statements are turning people's fears into significant pressure.
Netherlands spends nearly 300 million USD to build UAV factory in Ukraine
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The Netherlands invested 293 million USD to establish a joint UAV production line with Ukraine, in order to take advantage of real-world experience and supply weapons on the spot.
Major fire at a rare oil refinery in Australia
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Victoria state government, Australia confirms fire at Viva Energy plant.
Middle East peace prospects improve positively
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Middle East peace prospects improved as Israel and Lebanon promoted negotiations, aiming to end the weeks-long conflict.
Iran proposes de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran proposes to allow ships to travel freely through the Hormuz Strait in Oman.
Russia pledges to connect oil flows to Cuba under pressure from the US
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Russia pledged to continue supplying oil to Cuba amid escalating energy crisis.
Mr. Trump declares permanent opening of Hormuz, Iran conflict is very close to ending
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Mr. Trump affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz has been "opened forever" and the Iranian conflict is very close to ending, but the reality on the ground is still chaotic.
US rejects Russia's proposal to keep Iranian uranium
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The proposal to bring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia was once seen as a "technical way out" of the nuclear deadlock, but the US refused.
Gold price forecast towards the 6,200 USD/ounce mark, waiting for a boost from interest rates
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UBS forecasts that gold prices still have room to increase sharply, with the possibility of heading towards the 6,200 USD/ounce mark in the medium term.
