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Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
Pentagon extends AI use agreement with Google
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The new agreement between the Pentagon and Google sparked debate about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern military.
Russian T-72 tank tops global tank ranking
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The National Interest magazine (USA) ranks the Russian T-72 tank at the top of the list of tank models operating on the battlefield.
China experiences unseasonal heavy rain, some places flooded to the chest
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The record rain caused severe flooding, forcing more than 800 people to evacuate in Renzhou city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.
Trend of global super-rich people choosing Thailand as a new destination
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Thailand is attracting capital from the global super-rich, thereby promoting demand for high-end real estate and increasing its role as a new investment destination in Asia.
Oil transshipment point related to Iran discovered off Malaysia
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An area off the coast of Malaysia is believed to have become an important oil transit point in Iran's oil transportation network.
Iran delivers uranium to Russia, major agreement with the US will be wide open
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Experts believe that transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia could help Iran reach an agreement with the US.
Somali piracy outbreaks again, 3 ships seized in just one week
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Three ships were hijacked in just 1 week off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns about a sea piracy outbreak in the Horn of Africa.
Japanese oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge
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Japan said it did not have to pay Iran for the oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the two sides conducted negotiations.
President Donald Trump is considering a long-term blockade of Iran
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US President Donald Trump is said to be building a long-term blockade plan against Iran to avoid risks from direct military measures.
Russia will conduct a military parade without weapons to celebrate Victory Day
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Russia will hold a parade to commemorate the victory in Red Square in Moscow but will not display weapons.
1.5 billion USD gas pipeline connects Bosnia with Croatia, Russia loses more market share
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Croatia and Bosnia sign agreement on building gas pipelines to reduce energy dependence on Russia in the Balkans.
Russian ship turns off positioning, crosses British waters
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Nearly 100 Russian ships passed through British waters within 1 month after the decision to allow the military to board for inspection.
UAE withdraws from OPEC: Oil market faces big waves
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaving OPEC will weaken the organization's influence and may create long-term pressure to reduce oil prices.
Russia controls Ilyinovka, paves the way into Konstantinovka urban area
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on April 28 that Russian forces had controlled the Ilyinovka settlement in Donetsk for the past 24 hours.
Russia is about to hand over enough S-400 missiles to India
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Russia transfers the 4th S-400 missile system to India. This complex is expected to be deployed in Rajasthan state.
