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The harsh and prolonged dry season due to the impact of El Nino has caused the reservoir water level in Banten province, Indonesia to drop sharply. Photo: Xinhua

Southeast Asia faces heat and drought as El Nino intensifies

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Southeast Asia may face the risk of heat, drought and smog as the El Nino phenomenon becomes stronger in the near future.

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia's Alrosa group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves. Photo: Xinhua

President Putin: Russia holds half of the world's diamond reserves

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Alrosa Group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves.

Cargo ships operating in the Black Sea. Photo: TASS

Turkey opposes Zelensky's statement about civilian ships in the Black Sea

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Turkey protested against attacks targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea, and called for de-escalation of tensions in the region.

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said Qatar is maintaining contact with Russia to update Moscow on the situation in the Middle East. Photo: Qatar Foreign Ministry

Qatar informs Russia of progress in US-Iran negotiations on the Hormuz Strait

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Qatar said it is maintaining contact with Russia to update the negotiation process between the US and Iran.

Rescue forces evacuate people trapped by storms and floods in Guijiang city, China, July 8, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

China warns of stronger storms in August

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Typhoons making landfall in China in August are forecast to tend to be stronger due to the impact of El Nino.