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Typhoon Noul will have a widespread impact throughout the East Sea, forecast of landfall point

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The tropical depression near the East Sea is forecast to strengthen into Typhoon Noul (named Kiyapo in the Philippines) and affect many areas around the East Sea.

Russian liquefied natural gas may continue to be transported through Greece

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The EU is considering concessions in the 21st sanction package, allowing the Greek shipping company to continue transporting Russian LNG for 12 months.

US considers deploying offshore nuclear reactors

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The US is preparing to implement a plan to build offshore nuclear reactors, aiming to expand nuclear power and strengthen energy security.

More than 1 million British workers have to take leave during record heat waves

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The record heat wave in June caused the UK to lose about 24 million working hours, causing damage of about 1.5 billion USD to the economy.

Iran declares the southern sea route of the Hormuz Strait has been mined

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned transport companies not to cross the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz because this area has been mined.

Vietnam makes positive contributions at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting

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The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM 59) and related meetings took place in Manila from July 19 to 24. The meeting included about 25 activities, of which the highlight was the opening session and the closed-door meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers officially taking place on the morning of July 21.

Houthi maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea and Hormuz along with the crisis

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Saudi Arabia on July 20 condemned the statement of the Houthi forces in Yemen about blockading the sea route with this kingdom.

US imposes new sanctions on Sudan for alleged use of chemical weapons

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The US has just imposed sanctions on the Sudanese government after allegations of using chemical weapons in a conflict with rival paramilitary forces.

Lebanon begins to take over pilot area after agreement with Israel

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The Lebanese army began deploying security takeovers in 3 pilot areas in the south as part of an agreement with Israel.

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.

Ukraine fires missiles into Russia's Belgorod region

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While Belgorod suffered missile damage, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Ukraine's heavy losses across all fronts in the past 24 hours.

New low pressure near the Philippines has the potential to become a storm, entering the East Sea

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The new low pressure appeared near the Philippines on July 21 and is gradually moving westward, with the possibility of strengthening and entering the East Sea.

NATO members concerned about Germany's nuclear research program

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One of NATO's key member states has expressed concern about nuclear weapons-related research being conducted in Germany.

Fighting in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk will decide the fate of Donbass

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Russian battlefield journalist Yevgeny Poddubny believes that the upcoming fighting in the Slavyansk-Cramatorsk concentration area will determine the fate of Donbass.

World 24h: Forecast of fast intensifying storm Fausto

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Latest world news July 20th: Storm Fausto forms, forecast to soon reach peak; Gold prices in the new week are under pressure from oil and interest rates...

Mr. Andy Burnham takes office as British Prime Minister

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Mr. Andy Burnham takes office as British Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles III.