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New Zealand urges US to deploy oil tankers to support the Pacific region

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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters asked the US to deploy backup fuel tankers to the region to reduce pressure from the Middle East crisis.

A North Korean missile launch. Photo: KCNA

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into the sea

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North Korea's new military move increases tensions, extinguishing hopes of improving inter-Korean relations.

The new low pressure is forecast to strengthen into a storm in the next few days. Photo: PAGASA

New low pressure forms near the Philippines, high risk of becoming a storm

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A new low pressure area formed in eastern Mindanao, Philippines will enter the Philippines area next week.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Photo: Xinhua

Colombian President warns of the possibility of imposing economic emergency

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The President of Colombia called for promoting tax reform and urgent measures to balance the 2026 budget.

The resolution proposed by Middle Eastern country Bahrain received 11 votes in favor out of 15 members, 2 votes against from China and Russia, and 2 abstentions. Photo: Xinhua

China and Russia vote against resolution on the Hormuz Strait

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China and Russia have vetoed part of the United Nations Security Council resolution on protecting maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz.