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World 24h: Forecast of storm Ba Vi affecting and causing heavy rain in China
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Latest world news 12.7: Gold prices enter a volatile week, focusing on the Fed and US inflation; Typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart...
The heatwave covering the United States may set a new record
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July 12, local time, is the peak of the heat wave, with temperatures ranging from 37.7 degrees Celsius to 43.3 degrees Celsius in some states in the northern United States.
Iran responds to the US, attacking a series of targets in the Gulf region
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on July 12 that it had launched a retaliatory attack after new US airstrikes.
Low pressure connects with low pressure after storm Ba Vi, with risk of entering the East Sea
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A new low pressure area will form immediately after Typhoon Ba Vi, in which there is a possibility of a low pressure area entering the East Sea in the coming days.
Close-up of US re-attack on Iran
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The US Central Command on July 12 released a video showing US forces deploying a third attack on Iran.
Blue Stream pipeline connecting Russia - Turkey attacked by UAV
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Gazprom announced that the Blue Stream gas pipeline connecting Russia and Turkey was attacked, according to TASS news agency.
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.
