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Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
LNG tanker attacked in Oman Bay
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The drone attack caused a fire in the engine room of a LNG tanker, seriously threatening maritime safety in the Gulf of Oman.
Super typhoon Ba Vi maintains intensity for 78 consecutive hours, heading towards the next landfall area
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Super typhoon Ba Vi is forecast to pass through northeastern Taiwan (China) and then make landfall in eastern China.
124 individuals of the Vietnamese delegation awarded the Medal "Hero of Venezuela
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The Venezuelan government awarded the "Hero of Venezuela" medal to the Vietnamese delegation participating in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake in the South American country.
Hot weather in the US kills dozens
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The historic heatwave coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has caused dozens of deaths and many events to be canceled.
Nord Stream AG loses lawsuit against insurance companies over gas pipeline explosion
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The lawsuit was filed by Nord Stream AG in February 2024 against insurance companies Lloyd's of London and Arch Insurance.
Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia
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Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia despite great pressure.
Vietnamese rescue team removes 57 bodies from rubble in Venezuela
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The Vietnamese rescue and relief team, after days of supporting the search for victims after the earthquake, has removed 57 bodies from the rubble in Venezuela.
World 24h: Gold price is forecast to reach about 5,200 USD/ounce
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Latest world news today July 6th: Gold price is forecast to reach about 5,200 USD/ounce; Super typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall on Rota island...
Prison riots kill 19 in Sri Lanka
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Riots between two groups of inmates escalated into violence, causing many prison staff and security forces to be injured and killed.
Chinese Navy successfully test-fires strategic missile from submarine
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The Chinese military affirmed that the launch was part of an annual training plan, not aimed at any specific target.
Dam breach in Guangxi, flood warning raised to the highest level
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Torrential rain for many consecutive days caused a dam to break at a reservoir, forcing the Guangxi government, China, to immediately raise the emergency response level.
French museum stolen millions of USD exposes security loopholes
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The audacious theft exposed serious security loopholes at French museums, despite being "specially noticed" after the Louvre museum theft.
Rosatom declares world leader in small-capacity nuclear power
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According to the General Director of Rosatom, the Russian national nuclear corporation still holds the world's leading position in the field of small-capacity nuclear power plants.
Chinese probe travels over 1 billion km, begins asteroid exploration
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After a long journey of nearly 400 days, China's exploration device officially approached the target asteroid, opening the stage of scientific research.
Rain and floods sweep away vehicles, 4 people killed in India
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Torrential rain for many consecutive days caused widespread flooding, disrupting air traffic in many major cities in India.
