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China opens up to welcome the wave of global trade and services at CIFTIS 2026
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The China International Service Trade Fair 2026 (CIFTIS) officially opened in Beijing, opening a wave of digital service and artificial intelligence technology cooperation.
At least 5 people killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in the Philippines
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A serious fire broke out on the M/V June Aster ferry off Palawan Island (Philippines), killing at least 5 people and leaving 87 missing.
Iran attacks ships, expands restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz
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The Iranian blockade belt is widened beyond the strait, pushing maritime risks and oil prices to a new threshold.
World on September 10th: Vietnam and Russia approve 50-agreement Joint Statement
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Vietnam - Russia high-level talks; Iran's move in Hormuz; Apple launches folding iPhone... are noteworthy international news.
Bhutan on duty 24/7 monitoring risks from ice lakes
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Bhutan is maintaining a 24/7 on-duty force to monitor the situation in the ice lakes, in order to prevent secondary disasters.
Neighborhood in Japan blocked due to strange gas attack
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A neighborhood in Ginza district, Tokyo (Japan), has been blockaded after a man was suspected of spraying a strange gas.
US not in a hurry to sign agreement with Iran, the Hormuz Strait is still blockaded
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Iranian media said that an agreement with the US to end the conflict may not be reached amid disagreements on some key issues.
Ukraine declares hitting Russia's strategic oil and gas pumping station
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Ukraine said it used UAVs to attack a strategic oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir province.
US prepares for failure of negotiations with Iran
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The US continues to promote diplomacy with Iran but leaves open other options if the process is deadlocked.
Series of oil tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz, oil and gas market welcomes new signals
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Some oil and LNG tankers have begun to leave the Strait of Hormuz to China and Pakistan, showing signs of energy circulation returning after months of disruption.
UK records hottest month in history, warning of global extreme weather
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The UK recorded the hottest May in nearly 80 years, with temperatures in London exceeding 32 degrees Celsius.
Series of oil tankers suddenly turn off signal near the Strait of Hormuz
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Ship tracking near Fujairah oil port was unexpectedly interrupted amid US and Iran positive signals for a new peace agreement.
Cooperative neighbor
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Regarding the relationship between South Korea and Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to South Korea was not simply a diplomatic gesture in response to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Japan in January this year.
President Trump's proposal on Israel silences many Middle East leaders
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US President Donald Trump is said to have called on some Middle Eastern countries and Pakistan to normalize relations with Israel.
Peak heat covers Asia
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At least 16 people have died from heatstroke in India since the beginning of summer, officials said on May 24 as hot weather covered many areas of the country.
Russia attacks Ukraine with Oreshnik missiles
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Russia announced the use of Oreshnik missiles to attack Ukrainian military bases.
Offshore low pressure increases risk of storm
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Offshore low pressure is affecting the weather in the Philippines, with the possibility of strengthening into a storm, the tropical depression is gradually increasing.
Summer 2026 is hotter than average on a large scale, El Nino begins to impact
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Orange and red are becoming the main colors on the latest summer forecast map.
World 24h: Not yet a storm, low pressure still causes widespread rain
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World news May 24: Shooting near the White House: Suspect killed; Not yet a storm, low pressure still causes widespread rain...
Britain deploys new equipment to the Arctic, sending a message to Russia
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The British Navy said it is ready to deal with threats from Russia after putting into use a series of new missiles and equipment.
