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Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency
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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.
6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General
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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.
Russia warns NATO is militarizing the Arctic
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Russia warns that NATO's increased military operations in the Arctic could threaten regional stability.
US plans to establish first multinational drone strike force in the Middle East`
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The US is expected to establish the first multinational drone strike force, with the expected participation of partners in the Middle East region.
Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate
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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.
Russia still increases gas production, EU supply unexpectedly increases
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In the first 5 months of 2026, Russian gas production increased by more than 4%, equivalent to about 13 billion m3 compared to the same period last year.
Super typhoon Ba Vi returns to level 5, giant wind area extends 1,300km
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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) is returning to Category 5 intensity on the US scale, with the eye of the typhoon becoming increasingly sharp.
South Korea announces 100 million USD aid package for Ukraine, affirming no arms supply
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South Korea will provide an additional 100 million USD in aid to Ukraine but affirmed that the aid package only serves humanitarian purposes and does not include weapons.
President Trump again declares the US should control Greenland
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US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, while reaffirming that the US should control Greenland.
Cargo plane missing at sea, Pakistan launches search operation
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The cargo Boeing 737 had a navigation system malfunction before disappearing from radar with five crew members.
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.
