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Oil tankers move through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman negotiate fees for Western ships passing through this sea route. Photo: Xinhua

Iran reveals plan to collect fees from Western ships through the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran said it is coordinating with Oman to build a fee mechanism for Western ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Low pressure near the Philippines formed on the afternoon of July 28. Photo: PAGASA

Low pressure connects to low pressure after super typhoon Dolphin, may enter the East Sea

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It is forecast that 2 low pressure areas will form immediately after the potential super typhoon Dolphin, including 1 low pressure area that may enter the East Sea.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Photo: Xinhua

British Prime Minister pledges to reform social care system

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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to comprehensively reform the country's social care system to reduce pressure on the National Health Service.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (left) at the Parliament building in Baghdad on May 14. Photo: Xinhua

Iraq opens investigation after allegations of UAV attacking Saudi Arabian oil fields

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Iraq opened an investigation after Saudi Arabia accused many drones originating from Iraqi territory of targeting its oil facilities.

The earthquake on July 28 reached its highest level on a Japanese scale alone. Photo: AFP

Japan activates tsunami warning after 7.1 magnitude earthquake

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The strong earthquake shook Kyushu Island of Japan, reaching the highest level on the country's own earthquake scale.