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US re-blocuses Iran, world oil prices rise sharpest in months
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World oil prices rose nearly 10% after the US announced the re-imposition of naval blockades against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - Iran to close large-scale gas deal
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Russia and Iran said they have agreed on most of the terms of the gas supply agreement, paving the way for the completion of the contract in the near future.
Typhoon Ba Vi causes heavy rain, China evacuates more than 260,000 people
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More than 260,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in Liaoning province (Northeast China) as Typhoon Ba Vi moves north, causing widespread heavy rain.
Chinese air conditioners are selling well amidst record heat in Europe
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Prolonged heat in Europe is causing air conditioning demand to increase sharply, opening up great opportunities for Chinese brands.
9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
Russian military advisor sacrifices himself while trying to rescue teammates in Syria
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Captain Evgey Konstantinov, a Russian military advisor, sacrificed himself while trying to rescue his comrades from Hoi giao fighters in Syria.
New steps forward for Russia - US in Syria
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The US armed forces are in the final stages of signing a new agreement with Russia, policeco quoted the statement of General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
US attacks Syrian army in safe zone
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On May 18, the US-led coalition launched an attack on the Syrian army in the al-Tanf area in the miniature escalation area.
