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Global sea freight rates reach highest level in two years
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Sea freight rates skyrocketed compared to before the US imposed new tariffs, reflecting increased pressure on supply chains and trade.
High heat, Hungary allows state employees to work remotely
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The intense heat wave broke many temperature records, forcing authorities to impose a series of emergency measures on water, railways and healthcare.
Russia announces dismissal of 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers and mercenaries in one week
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Russian military experts cited figures showing that Ukraine's losses have increased for the sixth consecutive week amid fierce fighting.
Malaysia extends MH370 search agreement
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The Malaysian government has extended the agreement with Ocean Infinity for another 12 months to continue searching for the wreckage of flight MH370.
South Korea announces investment of over 500 billion USD in chip industry
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South Korea announced on June 29 an investment of more than 500 billion USD to meet the huge demand for artificial intelligence (AI).
Russia controls more Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy in the past week
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In the week from June 20-26, forces of the Northern Russia Operations Group announced that they had further controlled the Ivolzhanskoye community in the Sumy region.
World 24h: Record rain in China's desert city
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World news June 26: Nord Stream 2 declares legal war with EU; Record rain in China's desert city...
Iran and IAEA exchange views on nuclear inspection
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The nuclear monitoring agency revealed the first technical contacts amid Iran's insistence that it has not yet opened the bombed facilities.
World-class hydropower plant in China officially put into operation
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World-class hydropower plant in China Song Jiangkou officially connected to China's power grid.
Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
Desert city in China welcomes record rainfall
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Unusual heavy rain in the Chinese desert region raises concerns about extreme weather trends and long-term impacts.
Number of deaths from Ebola in Congo exceeds 300, government tightens control
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo killed hundreds of people, forcing authorities to tighten strict travel regulations.
Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO
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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.
Relief efforts after double earthquake in Venezuela
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The double earthquake in Venezuela killed at least 188 people and injured 1,520 others.
Cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz attacked, United Nations suspends evacuation plan
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The cargo ship attack disrupted the evacuation campaign of thousands of sailors and raised concerns about control of the vital maritime route.
Russia expands its control zone near Lyubitskoye in the Zaporizhia region
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Russian forces on June 25 expanded their control area near the Lyubitskoye settlement in Zaporizhia region and secured positions in the east of this area.
