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9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
Iran does not accept changing its role in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran affirmed that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz and rejected US President Donald Trump's idea of seizing control of this strategic maritime route.
Oil tanker attacked off Oman, pressure weighs on transportation through the Middle East region
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A tanker was hit by an unidentified object off Oman, but the entire crew was safe and no oil spills were recorded.
New low pressure appears in the East Sea, Typhoon Haishen still maintains gusts of 80 km/h
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A new low pressure appeared in the East Sea on the morning of July 14 while Typhoon Haishen still maintained maximum wind speed of 65 km/h near the storm center and gusts up to 80 km/h.
Russian forces declare complete control of Konstantinovka airspace
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Russian forces claimed complete control of the airspace over the Konstantinovka area of Donetsk.
Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart
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Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall in eastern China on the night of July 11, bringing strong winds.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, US launches new attack
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 12 that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice".
Russia focuses on attacking important ports of Ukraine
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Russia on July 11 launched long-range attacks targeting seaport infrastructure and ships transporting weapons for the Ukrainian army.
Russian Presidential Advisor: Without a strong navy, there will be no Russia
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The Russian Navy must handle all tasks in peacetime and wartime, Russian Presidential Advisor, Chairman of the Maritime Council Nikolay Patrushev shared.
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, where time travels slowly
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About 2 hours by train and bus from the center of Kyoto, the ancient village of Miyama Kayabuki no Sato appears as a intact slice of ancient Japan.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week
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Latest world news 11. 7: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week; El Nino 2026 forecast to be record strong...
Typhoon Ba Vi approaches China, bringing a giant rain band almost equal to the area of France
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China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on July 11 when Typhoon Ba Vi approached, forecast to bring heavy rain.
Russia announces raid on a series of military facilities in Kiev overnight
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The Russian Ministry of Defense launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian defense industrial facilities and military infrastructure in Kiev.
Russia contacts Turkey about the fate of S-400 missiles
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Russia is in contact with Turkey about the S-400 missile system that Moscow previously supplied to Ankara.
President Trump threatens to fire 1,000 missiles at Iran if assassinated
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US President Donald Trump declared that the US will respond with a large-scale attack if Iran plots to assassinate him.
Ukraine loses more than 150 gas stations in more than 2 months
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More than 150 gas stations have been destroyed in Ukraine since the beginning of May due to explosions.
North Korea handles senior military official for corruption
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned the corruption of a senior military official as a "political crime".
Iran - Oman negotiate on the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on July 11 to negotiate the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino forecast for 2026 to be record strong
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Strong El Nino could lead to more extreme weather events around the world, including droughts and heavy rains.
Turkey sells S-400 missiles to a Gulf nation
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The S-400 missiles that Turkey bought from Russia have been sold to a Persian Gulf nation.
