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ETC account fee collection: Models being applied abroad
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In addition to road fees, some ETC systems abroad also charge additional service fees for accounts or devices.
World 24h: Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall
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World news 19.8: Employees of uranium enrichment facilities for Ukraine vote to strike; Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall...
Harvard University agrees to pay for settlement of human body parts sale scandal
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Harvard University has agreed to spend 53 million USD on a settlement after the former mortuary manager stole and sold donated human bodies.
Depression officially strengthens into Typhoon Saudel, forecast thunderstorms in many areas
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Tropical depression Saudel has strengthened into a tropical storm with winds of 75 km/h, while low pressure Neneng continues to move in a west-northwest direction.
China successfully recalls reusable missiles on land
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A Chinese space startup has successfully recovered a land-based missile.
Record number of bankruptcies in Japan in more than a decade
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Japan recorded more than 5,300 businesses going bankrupt in the first half of 2026 - the highest level in 12 years.
Hungary declares no arms, no troops to Ukraine
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Hungary affirmed that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine but will not provide weapons or send troops to participate in the conflict.
Mr. Trump orders trade cut off with Spain
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US President Donald Trump said on July 8 that he would cut trade activities with Spain.
Close-up of US attack targeting Iran
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The US Central Command announced on July 8 a new air strike against Iran after three merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that the ceasefire agreement with Tehran has ended amid escalating tensions.
China speaks out about missile test from nuclear submarine
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China has notified relevant countries about the strategic missile launch from a nuclear submarine.
Vietnam supports Venezuela with 300,000 USD to overcome the consequences of double earthquakes
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Vietnam provides emergency humanitarian aid of 300,000 USD to help the Government and people of Venezuela overcome the consequences of natural disasters.
World oil prices rise sharply after US attack on Iran
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Middle East tensions flare up again pushing world oil prices to a two-week high.
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.
