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German economic confidence plummets due to Iran conflict
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German investors' confidence plummeted this month as energy prices soared due to conflicts in the Middle East.
Russian oil tanker carrying 800 tons of fuel at risk of explosion at any time
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A Russian oil tanker damaged after suspected UAV attack is drifting in the Mediterranean, with the risk of exploding at any time.
Russia declares it has seized more territory in Sumy and Donetsk from Ukraine
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Russia claims control of 2 more settlements in Sumy and Donetsk, while Moscow and Kiev continue to make contradictory assessments of the situation.
Mr. Trump declares the US defends itself in Hormuz, no need for allies
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US President Donald Trump unexpectedly declares Washington does not need support to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Druzhba pipeline: Ukraine allows EU to intervene, experts go to Kiev to restore Russian oil flow
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Ukraine has accepted technical and financial support from the EU to repair the Druzhba pipeline.
US and Venezuela exchange large-scale prisoners
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The US completed a large-scale Prisoner exchange with Venezuela on July 18.
President Trump sues Wall Street Journal, demands minimum compensation of 10 billion USD
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President Donald Trump denied an article in the Wall Street Journal saying he sent billionaire Jeffrey Epstein a birthday greeting in 2003.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro wearing surveillance devices
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The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the supervision of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Israel and Syria agree to cease fire
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The leaders of Israel and Syria agreed a ceasefire in the days following major Israeli airstrikes.
Ukraine sinks into insecurity despite US promise to increase military aid
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While breathing a sigh of relief at receiving the aid package, Ukraine is still concerned about a 50-day strategic gap that Moscow could take advantage of.
Storm Wipha enters the East Sea, forecast 3 low pressure areas forming in a row
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Typhoon Wipha did not make landfall in the Philippines as initially forecast and is moving into the East Sea. It is forecasted that right after storm No. 3 in the East Sea, 3 consecutive depressions will appear.
World 24h: EU agrees on new package of sanctions against Russian oil and banks
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World news 18.7: EU approves package of sanctions against Russia, related to Nord Stream; Horrifying beating in India, 33 people killed in 2 days...
US general threatens to attack Kaliningrad, Russia responds with shocking warning
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Russia said that an attack on Kaliningrad means an attack on Russia, which could trigger nuclear action.
Mr. Thaksin believes in the position of prime minister of Paetongtarn's daughter
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Mr. Thaksin expressed concern about the unrest in Thailand but affirmed his confidence in the position of prime minister of Paetongtarn Shinawatra's daughter.
China criticizes countries for trying to steal rare earths
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China accuses foreign spies of coordinating domestic crimes to steal rare earths.
Hungary proposes the only way to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict
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The Hungarian Prime Minister believes that a meeting between the US President and Russia will be the only way to end the conflict that has lasted for more than 3 years in Ukraine.
EU approves package of sanctions against Russia, related to Nord Stream
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The European Union (EU) agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russian oil and banks after Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico lifted his boycott.
Horrifying attack in India, 33 people killed in 2 days
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In just two days, thunderstorms in India have claimed at least 33 lives and injured dozens more.
Heavy rain for 3 consecutive days, more than 5,000 Koreans evacuated
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More than 5,000 people in South Korea have been evacuated to shelters due to heavy rains in many places across the country for three consecutive days.
Typhoon Wipha forecast to make first landfall this afternoon
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Typhoon Wipha is forecast to make landfall in Cagayan and Babuyan Islands of the Philippines this afternoon (18.7).
