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Major typhoon makes landfall, China raises emergency response to the highest level

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Typhoon Saudel made landfall in Zhejiang province, eastern China, with the strongest wind near the center reaching level 12.

Vietnam accelerates sustainable development goals thanks to breakthroughs in healthcare

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Vietnam's efforts to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are receiving strong recognition and support from the United Nations and international media.

Offshore low pressure diễn biến quickly, forecast to continue to strengthen

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The latest forecast shows that the low pressure area off Luzon is still likely to strengthen into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.

British General says the 10-nation alliance of Northern European countries could replace NATO

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The British Royal Navy Commander believes that the 10-nation coalition led by Britain can act faster than NATO in the early stages of a crisis.

90 US citizens lost contact after flash floods in Nepal

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The US side informed that 90 US citizens are still unable to contact after the serious flash flood and landslide in the China-Nepal border area.

6.3 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in New Zealand

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6.3 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand occurred on the afternoon of July 16.

Russia claims to have shot down 375 UAVs of Ukraine

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's air defense forces intercepted 375 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight.

Low pressure near the Philippines is developing rapidly, warning of the possibility of strengthening

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The low pressure near the Philippines is highly likely to strengthen into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.

Netherlands records 911 deaths in heat wave

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The Netherlands recorded 911 deaths from June 22 to July 5, mainly people aged 80 and over.

Russia puts pressure, pushes back Ukrainian army from Omelnik

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Russian forces significantly expanded control in Zaporozhye this week, approaching important strategic positions in the direction of Slavyansk.

Russia launches anti-UAV system to protect industrial facilities

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The Russian state-owned technology corporation (Rostec) has launched a system to protect industrial infrastructure from UAV attacks.

Vietnam continues to be a bright spot of ASEAN growth

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Vietnam's economy closed the first 6 months of 2026 maintaining its position as the fastest growing economy in ASEAN. International experts forecast that Vietnam's economy will grow beyond expectations with many supporting factors such as FDI, manufacturing and international trade.

Russia reacts after Nord Stream indictment, requests to identify mastermind

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Russia believes that the West must identify the masterminds of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 sabotage, not just those directly involved in the incident.

Israel lifts ban on US refueling aircraft landing

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Israel lifts ban on US military refueling aircraft landing at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Russian official: EU is preparing infrastructure for large-scale military conflict

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A Russian official said that many European Union (EU) countries are adjusting transportation and logistics infrastructure to serve the scenario of a large-scale military conflict.

US attacks, blocks oil tankers from entering Iranian port

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The US military announced that it had neutralized a tanker after accusing the ship of repeatedly ignoring warnings and trying to enter an Iranian port.

Europe and Ukraine cooperate in producing drones

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a cooperation agreement with Ukraine on the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).

Iran summons British Ambassador after plan to put IRGC under national security threat

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Iran summons British Ambassador to protest London's new decision regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Russia completes new recruitment, 141,000 new recruits join the army

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the 2026 spring military recruitment has ended, with 141,000 citizens called up for military service.

Typhoon Elida and 4 low pressure areas simultaneously form offshore

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Typhoon Elida - the latest storm of the 2026 storm season - has formed in the eastern Pacific basin and poses no threat to the mainland.