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Kazan is vibrant and quiet

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In mid-June, reading information about Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit to Kazan (Tartarstan Republic, Russian Federation), I became curious to learn about Kazan, and then decided to go with relatives to a place called the 3rd capital of Russia, after Moscow and St. Petersburg.

President Trump postpones Iran attack plan

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President Trump announced the postponement of the plan to attack Iran after signals of the possibility of reaching a related agreement appeared.

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, 13 people killed

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A passenger plane visiting Nazca Road in Peru crashed, killing all 13 people on board.

Hungary's nuclear power plant ceases operations for the first time after 44 years

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The Danube River water level dropped to a record low, forcing Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant to stop operating for the first time in 44 years.

18 casualties in Russian coffee shop explosion

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The explosion occurred in the central area of the Russian capital in the evening, and authorities are conducting a scene examination to clarify the cause.

US Vice President postpones talks with Iran

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US Vice President J.D. Vance has postponed his trip to Switzerland to attend the talks between the US and Iran.

Vietnam elected as Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

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The election of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh with a high number of votes shows the international community's trust in Vietnam's position and role.

Intense heat returns to Western Europe after only 2 weeks, temperatures skyrocket

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After the early summer heat wave in May, France, Germany, Italy and other countries are preparing to respond to a new heat wave.

Russia controls more Rai-Aleksandrovka communities in Donetsk region

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On June 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that forces of the Southern Combat Group had controlled the Rai-Aleksandrovka community in the Donetsk region.

Super-rich leave Dubai after Middle East conflict

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Dubai's real estate market is recording a sharp decline as conflicts in the Middle East increase the cautious sentiment of investors and homebuyers.

World 24h: Forecast of gold price developments in the short term

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World news 18.6: India targets huge rare earth reserves in Siberia; Forecast of gold price developments in the short term...

Ukraine and Germany develop new ballistic missile shields

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Ukraine and Germany sign cooperation agreement to develop Freyja air defense system, designed to detect and intercept ballistic missiles

The opening of the Strait of Hormuz will release millions of barrels of oil

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The opening of the Strait of Hormuz has caused Middle East oil supply to be forecast to increase sharply, creating downward pressure on the global market.

Israel negotiates with the US on the continued deployment of troops in Lebanon

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Exchanges between the US and Israel took place after the US and Iran signed a temporary agreement related to Lebanon's sovereignty.

Thailand restarts 30 billion USD super project competing in the Malacca Strait

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Thailand wants to build a "land bridge" to transport goods across the peninsula, competing with the Malacca Strait.

US-Iran 14-point agreement reveals $300 billion reconstruction package and nuclear commitment

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The US-Iran agreement consists of 14 points, called a memorandum, stating that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons.

Finland passes bill supporting complete abolition of nuclear weapons ban

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Finnish lawmakers voted 125 to 61 on June 17, local time, to lift the ban on nuclear weapons.

IEA forecasts large global oil surplus in 2027

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the oil market may have significant oversupply in the coming year.

US reveals remarkable concessions on Iran's uranium

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The US announced the full text of the agreement with Iran, which includes many noteworthy clauses on the nuclear program, frozen assets and operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

US and Iran sign peace agreement sooner than expected

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The US and Iran have remotely signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement is now in effect.