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Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, US launches new attack
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 12 that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice".
Russia focuses on attacking important ports of Ukraine
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Russia on July 11 launched long-range attacks targeting seaport infrastructure and ships transporting weapons for the Ukrainian army.
Russian Presidential Advisor: Without a strong navy, there will be no Russia
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The Russian Navy must handle all tasks in peacetime and wartime, Russian Presidential Advisor, Chairman of the Maritime Council Nikolay Patrushev shared.
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, where time travels slowly
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About 2 hours by train and bus from the center of Kyoto, the ancient village of Miyama Kayabuki no Sato appears as a intact slice of ancient Japan.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week
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Latest world news 11. 7: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week; El Nino 2026 forecast to be record strong...
Typhoon Ba Vi approaches Japan, causing heavy rain and strong gusts of wind
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Typhoon Ba Vi is forecast to approach Sakishima Islands (Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) on July 11, bringing very strong gusts of wind, heavy rain and the risk of landslides.
Vietnam is forecast to grow the highest in Southeast Asia
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Vietnam continues to be forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report updated in July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on July 8.
Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO in the next 10 years
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov believes that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO for at least the next 10 years.
Russia announces demotion of commander of elite UAV unit of Ukraine
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Russia claims two Ukrainian officers have been killed in the special military operation area.
German Parliament rejects proposal to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine
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The German Parliament has rejected the Green Party's proposal to increase military aid to Ukraine, including the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles.
The world experiences the second hottest June in history
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The global experience is the second hottest June in history, as many regions record unusually high temperatures.
Israel shares new information about US President assassination plot
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A new warning from Israel appeared amid escalating US-Iran tensions, forcing the US President to change his private jet for security reasons.
German exports increase for fourth consecutive month amid pressure from the Iranian conflict
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German exports increased beyond forecast, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth, although the economy is still facing many challenges.
Typhoon Ba Vi sets the largest record in the western Pacific since 2022, wind area of 1,500km wide
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Typhoon Ba Vi has a wind area with a diameter of up to 1,500km, becoming the largest storm in the Western Pacific since 2022.
Ukraine rejects allegations of sabotage of Nord Stream after Germany prosecutes suspect
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Ukraine denies any allegations related to the sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
Ukraine loses up to 1,385 soldiers in just 1 day
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Russia said on July 9 that the Russian army had attacked logistics centers, energy infrastructure, transportation, and long-range UAV depots of the Ukrainian army.
Russian army receives more modern fighter jets, Su-30SM2 has superior radar
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The Russian military has received additional batches of Su-30SM2 and Su-34 fighters from the manufacturer.
World 24h: Forecast for gold prices at the end of 2026
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Latest international news July 9th: Demand from central banks is expected to push gold prices up by the end of 2026; Super typhoon Ba Vi weakens...
Thailand officially approves emergency loan of nearly 12 billion USD
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Thailand maintains emergency borrowing plan of 400 billion baht (approximately 11.95 billion USD) after new ruling by the Constitutional Court.
China - Russia begin live-fire drills at sea
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China and Russia begin live-fire exercises at sea within the framework of Joint Sea - 2026.
