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Close-up of US airstrike sinking 5 Iranian oil tankers
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on September 8 (local time) announced that Washington will continue to target Iranian oil tankers in retaliatory strikes.
World 24h: World gold prices recover but still under pressure
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Latest world news 9. 9: Gold prices recover after a sharp drop; Series of consequences when Brent oil approaches the 100 USD mark...
South Korean video game tycoon has to spend billions of USD to divorce
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This divorced property division case is considered the largest in South Korean judicial history.
A European country unexpectedly pivots, allowing Israel to open an embassy
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Slovenia is pivoting its policy towards Israel by allowing this country to open an embassy in the capital Ljubljana.
US sanctions a series of businesses in 6 countries for allegedly supporting Iran
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The US imposed sanctions on 35 companies from 6 countries on charges of supporting Iran's aviation industry in transporting weapons and military personnel.
Japan's population falls below 120 million
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The Japanese government said that the number of its citizens has decreased to below 120 million people.
Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram co-founder for aiding terrorism
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Russian security agency issues international arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram.
World 24h: Continuous low pressure forms near the Philippines
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Latest world news July 29: Continuous low pressure forms near the Philippines, World gold prices continue to face pressure due to the Fed's decision...
25 more world heritages listed by UNESCO
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has officially added 25 new heritages to the world heritage list.
Russia accelerates military recruitment, nearly 200,000 people join the army under contract
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Russia said nearly 200,000 people joined the armed forces under contract service in the first half of 2026.
Major earthquakes shake Japan in the past 15 years
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The strong earthquake that occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 once again shows that Japan is still one of the countries most affected by earthquakes in the world.
US bans import of human-shaped robots manufactured abroad
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The administration of US President Donald Trump has added a humanoid robot to the list of products banned from being imported into the US for national security reasons.
1 Vietnamese citizen killed in Japanese earthquake
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1 Vietnamese citizen died and several Vietnamese citizens were injured in the Japanese earthquake, according to data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Turkey and Iraq promote cooperation in many fields
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Turkey and Iraq agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in the fields of security, energy and economy between the two countries.
Volcano in Russia suddenly erupts, ash column rises up to 9,000m
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Mount Shiveluch on the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia continues to erupt a 7,500m high ash column, after a stronger eruption earlier in the day.
Very strong El Nino forecast may form from the end of 2026
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The Philippine meteorological agency forecasts that El Nino is very strong, likely to form from October 2026 and last until the first half of 2027.
Continuously forming low pressure, 1 low pressure may enter the East Sea
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A low pressure near the Philippines is moving towards the East Sea while another low pressure has just appeared in the sea east of this country.
US President and Israeli Prime Minister meet at the White House
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The closed-door meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House was assessed as positive and effective.
Iran rejects Oman's proposal, blocks 3 oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran demands control of part of the maritime route in Oman, warning the strait will continue to be closed if the proposal is rejected.
US largest airline resumes flights after widespread technology incident
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American Airlines has resumed flights after a technology incident forced the airline to temporarily suspend operations across the United States.
