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US removes Iran-backed bank from US financial system
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The US is imposing additional sanctions to tighten Iran's financial channels, including banks accused of supporting Tehran's underground financial network.
Russia warns of retaliation if the Netherlands confiscates frozen assets
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The Russian Embassy in the Netherlands accused the country of seeking to confiscate Russian assets frozen in Europe and warned that it would take retaliatory measures.
Pentagon refutes information that US Secretary of War is running for president
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The US Secretary of War is said to have discussed with close associates about the possibility of running for president in 2028, but the Pentagon denied this information.
US reaches largest oil deal in history with Venezuela
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President Donald Trump announced that the US has just reached an agreement with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of oil, calling it the largest deal in history.
World on August 29: Strategic ammunition depot near the capital of Ukraine suddenly catches fire
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ammunition depot in Ukraine catches fire, US keeps CIA Director's visit to Russia secret, NATO reconnaissance aircraft operating in the Black Sea... are noteworthy international news.
Chinese university terminates contract with plagiarism lecturer
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The investigating council confirmed that Ms. Jia Qianqian - lecturer at Northwest University, China, had violations and plagiarism in scientific research works.
Russian forces expand operation east of Ivolzhanskoye
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Military experts said that the Russian army has launched a sweep operation in the forest east of the settlement, expanding the control area.
Japan for the first time allows descendants of 11 former Imperial branches to return to the Imperial Family
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Japan has just passed amendments to the Royal Act for the first time in 79 years to respond to the shrinking number of Royal members.
Typhoon Elida increases intensity continuously, about to reach maximum level
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Typhoon Elida is operating in the eastern Pacific basin and is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane on July 17.
US ends unlimited accommodation mechanism for international students
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The administration of US President Donald Trump has just issued new regulations, ending the mechanism allowing international students to stay in the US for a limited time.
Israel continues to maintain a military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
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The Israeli Defense Minister affirmed that he will continue to maintain forces in areas controlled by the country's army in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
President Trump speaks out about 2020 election failure
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President Trump accused voter data from the 2020 election of being stolen on a large scale.
Russia says many European countries are no longer strong enough to support Ukraine
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Russia believes that more and more European countries have publicly admitted that they are no longer capable of maintaining long-term support policies for Ukraine.
Starship super missile unexpectedly postponed launch at the last minute
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SpaceX announced that the latest test launch of the Starship rocket was postponed just before scheduled time.
United Nations warns of global vaccination loopholes
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The United Nations warns that the risk of disease outbreaks remains alarming due to budget cuts, conflicts and misinformation.
US expands airstrikes on Iran, targeting airports, bridges and train stations
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The US military conducted its 6th consecutive night of attacks on Iran on the night of July 16, early morning of July 17.
New tropical depression forms, Philippines forecasts possibility of impact
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The depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression since the evening of July 16.
Europe resolves gas shock from the Middle East thanks to special energy sources
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Solar power helps Europe sharply reduce gas import costs amid Middle East conflict pushing energy prices up.
India asks ship owners not to send sailors across the Strait of Hormuz
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2 Indian sailors were killed and several others were injured in attacks targeting ships operating in the Middle East region.
World 24h: Forecast of low pressure near the Philippines likely to strengthen
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Latest world news July 16: Low pressure near the Philippines diễn biến nhanh, warning of strengthening possibility; Russia reacts after Nord Stream indictment;...
