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US-EU tariff tensions increase. In the photo are the US and EU flags at the European Council in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: Xinhua

EU announces plan to impose US retaliatory tariffs

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The EU has proposed retaliatory measures after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 30% tariff on Europe.

China successfully launched the Thien Chau-9 ship to supply goods to Thien Cung Space Station, July 15, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

China successfully launches Thien Chau-9 ship, supplies to Thien Cung Space Station

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On the morning of July 16, China successfully launched the Thien Chau-9 ship, the fourth supply mission in the operation phase of the Thien Cung Space Station.

Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has been nominated as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. Photo: AFP

President Zelensky nominates new Ukrainian Prime Minister

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On July 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky officially nominated Economic Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as the new Prime Minister.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: Xinhua

Mr. Trump issued a 50-day deadline to Russia, warning that his partner would also be contagious

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President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Russian partners if Russia does not reach a peace agreement for the Ukrainian conflict within 50 days.

The new storm has a 30% chance of forming this week and is at risk of rapid strengthening due to warm ocean waters. Photo: NOAA

Storm Dexter forms early offshore, at risk of rapid intensification

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Dexter is forecast to form within the week, leading to the risk of flash floods and strong thunderstorms in the area from Florida to Louisiana, USA.