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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.

Super typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall on Rota island, winds can be up to 290 km/h

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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) of category 5 made landfall on Rota Island in the US in the Pacific on the morning of July 6.

Ukraine lost about 1,470 soldiers along the front line in the past day

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The Ukrainian army lost about 1,470 soldiers in battles with Russian forces along the entire contact line on July 5.

US Special Envoy may visit Russia at the end of August

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US special envoys are in daily contact with Russian and Ukrainian officials on resolving the conflict.

World 24h: Many large banks change gold price forecasts

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Latest world news July 5th: Super typhoon Ba Vi accelerates northwest, expanding its scope of impact; Many banks change gold price forecasts...

China and Russia hold joint naval exercises

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The Chinese and Russian navies will deploy heavy equipment for a joint exercise in the waters near Qingdao.

Super typhoon Ba Vi extremely strong enters US territory, waves more than 10m high

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The latest storm news from AFP said that Guam territory and the US Northern Mariana Islands are urgently preparing before Super Typhoon Ba Vi sweeps through the area.

The US may untie the F110 engine knot, paving the way for Turkey's KAAN fighter

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US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara could help Turkey get closer to its goal of buying dozens of F110 engines.

Afghanistan's capital is increasingly severely short of drinking water

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The United Nations on July 5 warned that the domestic water crisis in Kabul is seriously threatening the future development of the city.

Close-up of Russia testing a new generation anti-UAV projectile

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Russian defense corporation Rostec has just released a video introducing the pioneering anti-UAV projectile using a special three-element projectile.

Iran grants incentives to friendly countries passing through Hormuz

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Iran will impose new fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while ensuring special treatment for friendly countries.

Super typhoon Ba Vi accelerates northwest, expanding its scope of impact

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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) has been downgraded from super typhoon level 5 to super typhoon level 4, but forecasters believe this is just a temporary weakening process.

President Trump and President Putin had a phone call about Ukraine

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The two Presidents frankly discussed conflict and prospects for bilateral cooperation on US Independence Day.

Mr. Medvedev points out the "trump card" that Iran has not yet released

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Mr. Medvedev made many comments related to Iran's nuclear issue, the US-Iran conflict and sanctions.

Russia establishes a solid position in the outskirts of Kazakhya Lopan

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According to TASS, military expert Andrey Marochko declared that Russian troops have entered the northeastern suburbs of Kazakhya Lopan, Kharkov region, and are establishing a solid position.

Super typhoon Ba Vi approaches the mainland first, the risk is getting stronger

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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) has reached extremely strong levels and is still continuing to strengthen, with maximum winds expected to reach 280 km/h.