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Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought

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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.

Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant

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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.

US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration

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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.

Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean

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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.

Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured

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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.

Minor planet at risk of Earth impact, powerful enough to flatten a large city

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Scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, although the probability of impact with Earth is still very low.

US pledges to support Libya unification efforts

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The US affirmed that it will continue to coordinate with international partners to support the peace and reunification process in Libya.

BrahMos missiles increase production by 20% at new facility, India promotes exports

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BrahMos Aerospace's production facility in Lucknow, northern India, has increased missile production by 20%.

Iraq ready to hold US-Iran talks

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The Iraqi diplomat affirmed his mediating role, but emphasized that this depends on the goodwill of both the US and Iran.

Record heat creates financial burden for the French government

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The record heatwave exposed infrastructure loopholes and deepened budget pressure on a state that was struggling with public debt.

Hungary reviews finances of Paks-2 nuclear power project built by Rosatom

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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that the country's government is considering financial issues related to the Paks-2 nuclear power plant construction project.

Moon resources could replace the role of oil and gas in the future

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Exploiting resources on the Moon could bring economic efficiency in the next 20 years, according to a Russian scientist.

Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling the area in Kherson more than 460 times in a week

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The Novaya Kakhovka urban area in Kherson was recorded by Russia with more than 460 shelling raids from Ukraine in the past week.

Iran deploys new plan to bring frozen assets back home

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Iran said that the release of frozen assets is currently the top priority before considering resuming negotiations with the US.

Unprecedented explosion in Monaco injures Ukrainian businessman

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An explosion caused by an explosive device injured Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and 2 others in Monaco.

Venezuelan leaders thank Vietnam for support in overcoming earthquake disaster

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On June 29, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez sent thanks to Vietnam for its solidarity and support for Venezuela in difficult times.

Gunfire in Germany, 6 people killed

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The shooting at a youth welfare facility in Germany killed 6 employees, and 3 suspects have been arrested by police.

Russia announces identities of individuals involved in bus attack in Belarus

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The Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations affirmed that many evidences at the scene confirm the origin of the drone.

China and EU officially launch trade and investment consultation mechanism

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China and the European Union (EU) identified 4 initial operating areas under the trade and investment consultation mechanism.

Finland paves the way for nuclear weapons, Russia will have a military-technical response

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Finland's lifting of the ban on nuclear weapons will force Russia to take more political as well as military-technical retaliatory measures.