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Former US Senator says Russians have many similarities with Americans
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A former US congressman called on Russia and the US to strengthen contact, saying that people of the two countries need to meet to understand each other better and reduce prejudice.
Volcano in Indonesia suddenly erupts, ash rises thousands of meters high
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Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupts, pushing ash to an altitude of 4,676m, forcing authorities to ban people and tourists from accessing the area around the crater.
Airport in Indonesia temporarily closed due to volcanic ash
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The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano has seriously disrupted aviation activities in Indonesia as volcanic ash spread in the airspace.
Russia - Ukraine unexpectedly cease fire for 3 days
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict has unexpected developments when the presidents of both countries announced a 3-day moratorium on attacks.
Iran attacks US unmanned ship in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran on September 6 announced that its forces had attacked a US Navy unmanned ship.
Russia's gold reserves fall to a 6-year low
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Gold reserves of the Central Bank of Russia continued to decrease in the first half of 2026, to the lowest level since February 2020.
Iran attacks Amazon data center in the Middle East
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Iran said it attacked the Amazon data center in Bahrain after the US airstrike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant.
Hydropower project tunnel collapses in India, at least 9 people die
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The tunnel collapse at the hydropower project in India may have been caused by an explosion, the specific cause has not yet been determined.
Vietnam makes positive contributions at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting
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The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM 59) and related meetings took place in Manila from July 19 to 24. The meeting included about 25 activities, of which the highlight was the opening session and the closed-door meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers officially taking place on the morning of July 21.
Houthi maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea and Hormuz along with the crisis
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Saudi Arabia on July 20 condemned the statement of the Houthi forces in Yemen about blockading the sea route with this kingdom.
US imposes new sanctions on Sudan for alleged use of chemical weapons
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The US has just imposed sanctions on the Sudanese government after allegations of using chemical weapons in a conflict with rival paramilitary forces.
Lebanon begins to take over pilot area after agreement with Israel
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The Lebanese army began deploying security takeovers in 3 pilot areas in the south as part of an agreement with Israel.
Mr. Trump signs executive order imposing 50% tariffs on a series of goods from Canada
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US President Donald Trump cited Canada's discrimination against US alcohol, cars and dairy products, imposing additional tariffs effective from August.
New British Prime Minister affirms no change of position with Russia
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed that London will continue to support Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia.
Storms Bertha and Fausto both strengthen, warning of prolonged heavy rain
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Hurricane Bertha formed along the Gulf of Mexico on the evening of July 20, local time. This is storm number 2 of the storm season, expected to cause heavy rain and flooding.
Iran declares missile launch to destroy US HIMARS artillery system in Kuwait
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had launched missiles to attack the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, targeting HIMARS launchers.
Oil tanker attacked by strange object off Oman Sea
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The incident is a new follow-up to the previous ship fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue to retaliate against each other.
Ukraine fires missiles into Russia's Belgorod region
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While Belgorod suffered missile damage, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Ukraine's heavy losses across all fronts in the past 24 hours.
New low pressure near the Philippines has the potential to become a storm, entering the East Sea
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The new low pressure appeared near the Philippines on July 21 and is gradually moving westward, with the possibility of strengthening and entering the East Sea.
NATO members concerned about Germany's nuclear research program
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One of NATO's key member states has expressed concern about nuclear weapons-related research being conducted in Germany.
