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Australia signs record defense contract worth 1.7 billion USD, sells advanced radar technology to Canada
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada. This is Australia's largest defense export deal to date.
Large explosion at strategic gas facility in Qatar, Middle East energy crisis becomes more complicated
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Large explosion at Qatar's largest energy facility, dozens injured, 18 still missing.
China responds to Pentagon blacklist
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China launched a strong retaliatory move after Washington put a series of major technology corporations of this country on the military blacklist.
Hot weather causes many European countries to close schools
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The heat wave is raging throughout Europe, causing casualties and forcing many countries to take urgent measures.
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland
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The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland concluded with a roadmap towards a final agreement within 60 days.
Europe leads the world in arms imports
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The new report shows that European countries are sharply increasing military procurement in the context of volatile regional security.
Iranian nuclear facility heavily damaged after US-Israel strike
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A nuclear facility in Iran's Isfahan province was seriously damaged after a missile attack by the US and Israel.
Iran publicly confirms Russia's major support amid war with US - Israel
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Iranian Foreign Minister publicly talks about Russia's role for the first time as conflict with the US and Israel enters its second week.
Iran has a new Supreme Leader, world oil prices immediately explode
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Iran officially announced the new Supreme Leader as cleric Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. World oil prices immediately fluctuated.
The reason why blind prophet Baba Vanga has special influence in Russia
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Blind prophet Vanga became a powerful figure, with particularly strong influence even though she had passed away many years ago.
Russia unexpectedly benefits from sharp oil price increase
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In just the first week of the Iran war, Russia emerged as an "early winner", when it could take advantage of the economic and geopolitical consequences of the conflict.
New low pressure area formed near the Philippines, likely to strengthen
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A new low pressure area has formed near the Philippines and is forecast to strengthen.
Hungary does not pay Ukraine 80 million USD and gold, suspected of being related to war mafia
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Hungary refused to return about 80 million USD in cash and 9kg of gold seized from the Ukrainian convoy, suspected of being related to "war mafia".
World 24h: Shocking clues about the disappearance of MH370
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Latest world news 8. 3: Gold price disappoints; MH370 search reveals new clues...
Israel hits Iranian oil depot
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Israel's new airstrikes targeting oil depots in the Iranian capital have caused large fires and shook the city.
Sweden blocks cargo ship, discovers 10 Russian sailors
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A cargo ship with 10 Russian sailors was just intercepted by Sweden in the Baltic Sea.
China warns the Netherlands after Nexperia dispute, concerned about chip supply chain risks
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The Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned that Nexperia's actions could increase risks to the global chip supply chain.
China recommended to build "Underground Great Wall of China
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Experts recommend that China should develop a system of deep underground works to protect strategic facilities.
Russia denies widespread rumors about Chinese students in Russia
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The information that 66,000 Chinese students in Russia were forced to enlist in the army is false - the Russian Foreign Ministry affirmed.
South Korea calculates oil price ceiling after nearly 30 years of neglect
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South Korea is considering re-applying the oil price ceiling mechanism, amid global gasoline prices rising sharply due to tensions in the Middle East.
