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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.
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.
NATO announces weapons contract worth tens of billions of USD, commits to aid Ukraine 80 billion USD/year
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NATO member countries will announce new arms procurement contracts worth tens of billions of USD at a summit in Ankara, Turkey.
LNG tanker attacked in Oman Bay
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The drone attack caused a fire in the engine room of a LNG tanker, seriously threatening maritime safety in the Gulf of Oman.
Super typhoon Ba Vi maintains intensity for 78 consecutive hours, heading towards the next landfall area
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Super typhoon Ba Vi is forecast to pass through northeastern Taiwan (China) and then make landfall in eastern China.
124 individuals of the Vietnamese delegation awarded the Medal "Hero of Venezuela
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The Venezuelan government awarded the "Hero of Venezuela" medal to the Vietnamese delegation participating in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake in the South American country.
Hot weather in the US kills dozens
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The historic heatwave coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has caused dozens of deaths and many events to be canceled.
Nord Stream AG loses lawsuit against insurance companies over gas pipeline explosion
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The lawsuit was filed by Nord Stream AG in February 2024 against insurance companies Lloyd's of London and Arch Insurance.
Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia
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Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia despite great pressure.
Vietnamese rescue team removes 57 bodies from rubble in Venezuela
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The Vietnamese rescue and relief team, after days of supporting the search for victims after the earthquake, has removed 57 bodies from the rubble in Venezuela.
World 24h: Gold price is forecast to reach about 5,200 USD/ounce
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Latest world news today July 6th: Gold price is forecast to reach about 5,200 USD/ounce; Super typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall on Rota island...
Prison riots kill 19 in Sri Lanka
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Riots between two groups of inmates escalated into violence, causing many prison staff and security forces to be injured and killed.
Chinese Navy successfully test-fires strategic missile from submarine
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The Chinese military affirmed that the launch was part of an annual training plan, not aimed at any specific target.
Dam breach in Guangxi, flood warning raised to the highest level
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Torrential rain for many consecutive days caused a dam to break at a reservoir, forcing the Guangxi government, China, to immediately raise the emergency response level.
French museum stolen millions of USD exposes security loopholes
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The audacious theft exposed serious security loopholes at French museums, despite being "specially noticed" after the Louvre museum theft.
