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Ukraine joins hands with Romania to exploit large gas fields in the Black Sea
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Ukraine's Naftogaz Group is negotiating with Romania's OMV Petrom to exploit a gas field in the Black Sea.
Warships escorting oil tankers in Hormuz is not a long-term solution
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Mr. Arsenio Dominguez said that the warship escorting the oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz is just a temporary solution.
El Nino 2026 may be more severe, Southeast Asian weather is strongly affected
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Southeast Asia may face stronger El Nino, the risk of prolonged heat and drought.
Oil prices explode: Russia benefits greatly, the West falls into a difficult position
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The Iran war disrupts the global energy market, and Russia - the target of Western sanctions - benefits the most thanks to the booming oil prices.
Druzhba pipeline blocked: Hungary warns of EU-wide spillover effects
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Hungary warns that Ukraine's decision to block the Druzhba pipeline will affect the entire EU.
Trump admits Russia is likely to be immune to sanctions
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Despite assessing the sanctions as unlikely to impact Russia, President Donald Trump has said he will implement them if a peace deal with Ukraine is not reached.
Europe plans to borrow tens of billions of euros to increase military aid to Ukraine
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Eight European countries have publicly expressed interest in the EU's lending program to strengthen Ukraine's defense and military aid.
Mr. Trump sets a deadline for the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement
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US President Donald Trump has asked Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement before August 8, otherwise the US will be ready to impose additional sanctions.
Hundreds of relics of Buddha return to India after 127 years
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The collection of precious stones associated with the Buddha has been repatriated after India strongly opposed the auction plan in the UK.
Hurricane Gil has just appeared, likely to become a hurricane today
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Hurricane Gil formed on July 31, and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific.
Asian stocks sink into that bright spot after US tariff shock
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Most Asian markets opened on August 1st have decreased points due to the new tariff shock from the US.
US countries change tariffs compared to the level on February 2
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On July 31, the US announced a tariff adjustment for about 50 countries and territories compared to the tax rate on April 2, 2025.
Ukrainian suicide UAVs lose control, crash into a lake in Russia
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A Ukrainian suicide unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) lost control and crashed into Lake Orlik, Russia, exploding as soon as it reached the water surface.
The arms deal between the US and Ukraine has made a new step forward
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The Ukrainian president presented the "main principles" to the US president for future arms deals, and hoped to achieve all items.
Mr. Trump announces a tax rate of 10% to 41% for all countries
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On the evening of July 31, the White House announced a plan to impose new tariffs on countries, ranging from 10% to 41%.
Ukrainian parliament fears heated debate, lawmakers fight live on air
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A fight broke out between lawmakers during the plenary session of the Ukrainian parliament on July 31 and was broadcast live on television.
Low pressure forecast near the East Sea is likely to strengthen into a storm
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The low pressure near the East Sea is currently outside the Philippines' forecast area and is likely to strengthen into a storm.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of a new low pressure near the East Sea becoming a storm
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Latest world news 31.7: Gold prices increase, China tightens trading from 360 million VND; New low pressure discovered near the East Sea...
US takes strong action to sanction Iran's huge shipping empire
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The sanctions target more than 100 entities, aiming to maximize US interests and end Iran's uranium enrichment program.
Ukrainian capital devastated after midnight airstrike from Russia
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In the early morning of July 31, Russia launched a missile and drone airstrike on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, killing at least 6 people.
