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Mr. Trump signs executive order imposing 50% tariffs on a series of goods from Canada
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US President Donald Trump cited Canada's discrimination against US alcohol, cars and dairy products, imposing additional tariffs effective from August.
New British Prime Minister affirms no change of position with Russia
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed that London will continue to support Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia.
Storms Bertha and Fausto both strengthen, warning of prolonged heavy rain
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Hurricane Bertha formed along the Gulf of Mexico on the evening of July 20, local time. This is storm number 2 of the storm season, expected to cause heavy rain and flooding.
Iran declares missile launch to destroy US HIMARS artillery system in Kuwait
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had launched missiles to attack the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, targeting HIMARS launchers.
Oil tanker attacked by strange object off Oman Sea
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The incident is a new follow-up to the previous ship fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue to retaliate against each other.
President Trump: The US will not let Iran possess nuclear weapons
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President Trump reaffirmed that the US will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
US airstrikes in retaliation against Iran after 2 soldiers killed
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The US launched a new airstrike on July 18 (local time) after the US military recorded 2 soldiers killed since fighting resumed.
Russia announces the number of Ukrainian soldiers removed from combat in the day
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on July 18 said that Ukraine lost about 1,540 soldiers in the special military operation area, in the past 24 hours.
Greece transferred a large number of Crotale NG and Sea Sparrow missiles to Ukraine
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Greece has transferred to Ukraine a significant number of missiles for the Crotale NG air defense system, along with RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week
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Latest world news July 18: Experts make surprising predictions about gold prices next week; Tickets for the 2026 World Cup third-place match are unsold...
Boeing speaks out about the dominance of new generation aircraft
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Boeing forecasts that the global fleet will nearly double by 2045, with more than 90% being new generation fuel-efficient aircraft models.
US attacks Iran for the 7th consecutive night
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The conflict spread throughout the region as the US and Iran simultaneously targeted civilian and military infrastructure, pushing the Middle East to the brink of a full-scale escalation.
New storm forecast to appear immediately after storm Elida
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New storms are forecast to form next week, right after Typhoon Elida in the Pacific basin.
Russia declares control of Bachevsk after last week's operation
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on July 17 that Russian forces had controlled the Bachevsk settlement in the Sumy region in the week from July 11 - 17.
Russia launches raid on port and ship serving the Ukrainian army
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's army continues to conduct attacks targeting port infrastructure and ships serving the Ukrainian armed forces.
EU joins hands to develop Oreshnik supersonic missile shield
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5 leading defense corporations of the European Union (EU) have established a joint venture to develop the new generation Bliksem EXO missile defense system.
Wildfires in Canada, smoke and dust cover many areas of the US
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Smoke and dust from wildfires in Canada are covering many US states, causing air pollution and affecting the health of millions of people.
Chinese university terminates contract with plagiarism lecturer
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The investigating council confirmed that Ms. Jia Qianqian - lecturer at Northwest University, China, had violations and plagiarism in scientific research works.
Russian forces expand operation east of Ivolzhanskoye
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Military experts said that the Russian army has launched a sweep operation in the forest east of the settlement, expanding the control area.
Japan for the first time allows descendants of 11 former Imperial branches to return to the Imperial Family
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Japan has just passed amendments to the Royal Act for the first time in 79 years to respond to the shrinking number of Royal members.
