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World 24h: Forecast for gold prices at the end of 2026
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Latest international news July 9th: Demand from central banks is expected to push gold prices up by the end of 2026; Super typhoon Ba Vi weakens...
Thailand officially approves emergency loan of nearly 12 billion USD
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Thailand maintains emergency borrowing plan of 400 billion baht (approximately 11.95 billion USD) after new ruling by the Constitutional Court.
China - Russia begin live-fire drills at sea
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China and Russia begin live-fire exercises at sea within the framework of Joint Sea - 2026.
Hundreds of animals escape from cages after floods in China
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More than 100 animals escaped from the zoo in Guangxi, China and about 800-900 farmed snakes escaped after the large flood.
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
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German Chancellor confirms strategic weapons deal with US.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates citizen protection information in Cambodia and Indonesia
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On the afternoon of May 14, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang answered some questions from the press about citizen protection.
Vietnam has not detected any cases of hantavirus infection
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Vietnam still regularly updates information, closely monitors the epidemic situation in the world, and strictly implements border health quarantine procedures.
Latvian Prime Minister announces resignation ahead of election
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Latvian Prime Minister has announced his resignation after Ukrainian UAVs intruded into the country's airspace near the Russian border.
US considers bill to allocate 1.3 billion USD in military aid to Ukraine
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The US House of Representatives will consider a bill that proposes allocating 1.3 billion USD in military aid to Ukraine.
UAE oil tanker seized by pirates, ransom up to 10 million USD
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The oil tanker MT Eureka of the UAE company was seized by Somali pirates near Yemen, with a ransom amount requested of up to 10 million USD.
Slovakia calls on EU not to get involved in Ukraine conflict
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Slovak Deputy Parliament Speaker Tibor Gaspar said that the EU should prioritize investment in health, education and economy instead of continuing to increase spending on weapons.
Major storm in India kills 89 people
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The big storm caused hail, strong winds and lightning strikes causing serious damage in India's most populous state during the hot season.
Russia launches large-scale airstrike on Kiev, 1 dead
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A series of Russian missiles and UAVs attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight on May 13, causing casualties and damage to many civilian structures.
Rumors spread that the Israeli Prime Minister once made a secret visit to the UAE
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The Israeli Prime Minister's office said that Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu had secretly visited the UAE during tensions with Iran, but the UAE side denied this information.
US warns of deadline for Iran to reach weapons-grade uranium
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The US Energy Secretary believes that Iran can enrich part of the uranium to weapons level in a few weeks, but still needs more time to weaponize it.
UK affirms support for Ukraine, increases defense commitment to NATO
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King Charles III said the British government will increase defense spending, maintain its commitment to NATO and continue to support Ukraine.
Close-up of welcoming US President Donald Trump to China
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a solemn ceremony at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
US-China Summit: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping deliver positive opening messages
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President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump delivered the opening speech at the summit on May 14, showing positivity towards bilateral cooperation.
US announces number of ships allowed to pass through Iranian ports in the first month of blockade
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CENTCOM said US forces had diverted 67 merchant ships and sent 15 humanitarian ships through Iranian ports in the first month of blockading Iran.
Russia successfully tests Sarmat super missile, experts say it changes the nuclear balance
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The Russian military successfully tested a heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) using liquid fuel Sarmat on May 12.
