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Passenger plane C919 at the Singapore Aviation Show 2024. Photo: Xinhua

More than 3,300 flights in Asia stalled due to bad weather

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A series of airports in Asia have been affected by severe weather phenomena that have caused more than 3,300 flights to stall.

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu met at the White House on April 7, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Israel looks forward to Trump stepping up ceasefire talks

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his hope that meeting with President Trump would help promote a ceasefire in Gaza.

The storm caused the Mekong River to rise, causing flooding in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province, Thailand, on July 4, 2025. Photo: Chiang Rai Public Relations Office

Mekong River suddenly rises due to storms, many Thai provinces warn of flash floods

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After many weeks of prolonged storms, the Mekong River water level suddenly rose, 33 provinces in Thailand warned of the risk of flash floods and landslides.

Russian gas meets about 20% of EU demand. Photo: Gazprom

Europe could completely cut off Russian gas in the next 3 years

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Europe can respond to the Russian gas ban, said the CEO of Totalenergies.

Ukraine is using more and more UAVs in its conflict with Russia. Photo: General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Russia shot down a series of Ukrainian UAVs, some targeting Moscow

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The Russian Defense Ministry announced that air defense forces shot down 120 Ukrainian UAVs on the night of July 6.