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Vietnam is forecast to grow the highest in Southeast Asia
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Vietnam continues to be forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report updated in July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on July 8.
Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO in the next 10 years
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov believes that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO for at least the next 10 years.
Russia announces demotion of commander of elite UAV unit of Ukraine
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Russia claims two Ukrainian officers have been killed in the special military operation area.
German Parliament rejects proposal to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine
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The German Parliament has rejected the Green Party's proposal to increase military aid to Ukraine, including the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles.
The world experiences the second hottest June in history
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The global experience is the second hottest June in history, as many regions record unusually high temperatures.
Russia declares control of Petro-Ivanovka settlement in Kharkov
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on July 7 that units of the Russian Northern Task Force had taken control of the Petro-Ivanovka settlement in the Kharkov region.
US attacks Iran after attacks on merchant ships in Hormuz
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The US launched airstrikes on Iran on July 7, local time, after 3 merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia affirms key role in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power project
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Rosatom affirms that it cannot complete the new units of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power project without the role of the Russian nuclear corporation.
China warns of July storm peak, risk of Ba Vi going deep inland
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China forecasts more storms than the average in July, with the number of storms making landfall or affecting coastal areas higher than in previous years.
World 24h: Latest forecast on the path of storm Ba Vi
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Latest world news July 7: Forecast of the path of Super Typhoon Ba Vi; Gold price under pressure, market awaits new signals from the Fed...
Russia develops nuclear reactor to serve lunar and Arctic exploration
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Small-sized modular nuclear reactors can be used by Russia for moon missions, deployments in orbit, and Arctic research...
India sells a series of jointly developed missiles with Russia to Indonesia
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India will supply BrahMos missiles and Astra missiles to Indonesia.
Super typhoon Ba Vi hits US island, thousands of people may lose power for up to 3 months
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Rota Island suffered the heaviest damage when Super Typhoon Ba Vi swept through, people lined up waiting for clean water amidst the suffocating heat.
Human-shaped robot explodes in China, expected output exceeds 100,000 units
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China is expected to produce more than 100,000 humanoid robots in 2026, reflecting the rapid development of the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics industries.
New Zealand activates strategic diesel oil depot worth over $12 million
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New Zealand puts into operation a reserve of about 93 million liters of diesel oil to respond to the risk of global supply disruptions.
Moscow faces the largest UAV attack in 2 years
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Moscow suffered the largest drone strike (UAV) in 2 years, with more than 430 aircraft launched into the capital area in just one night.
Large explosion near hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed in Syria
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Two large explosions occurred in central Damascus, Syria on July 7 near where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed.
Close-up of Chinese floods after dam breach in Guangxi
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China on July 7 allocated 150,000 relief supplies to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, deploying flood recovery efforts due to heavy rain.
Poland publicly announces the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, total aid reaches 4.5 billion USD
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Poland said it has transferred about 4.5 billion USD worth of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine since the conflict broke out in 2022.
NATO reconnaissance aircraft increase in appearance in the Baltic region
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A NATO reconnaissance aircraft has just flown over the Baltic region, in the context of the alliance preparing to hold a summit.
