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Russia reveals big goals behind Trump's Greenland plan
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The Russian advisor believes that the Greenland plan is actually aimed at expanding US influence in the Arctic.
A low-lying area still retains millions of cubic meters of water in the middle of Nepal's mountains after the landslide
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One of the two bottlenecks formed after the flash flood on the Nepal - China border is still storing millions of cubic meters of water.
President Putin announces Russia's great resource advantage
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country still maintains an important position in the global coal market despite the mining industry facing many difficulties.
Ukrainian nuclear power plant only has enough fuel for 10 days
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The depleted backup power source puts the Ukrainian nuclear facility in a situation of complete dependence on fuel shipments.
About 3,000 people missing due to flash floods in Nepal and China
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Rescue operations after the devastating flash floods in Nepal and China are racing against time as about 3,000 people are still missing.
US reveals huge size of forces present in the Middle East
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The US continues to attack Iranian military targets, while maintaining a force of more than 50,000 troops in the Middle East.
North Korea calls for maximum vigilance as Typhoon Ba Vi is about to make landfall
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North Korea warns of heavy rain and strong winds on July 14 as Typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) is about to make landfall.
US re-blocuses Iran, world oil prices rise sharpest in months
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World oil prices rose nearly 10% after the US announced the re-imposition of naval blockades against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - Iran to close large-scale gas deal
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Russia and Iran said they have agreed on most of the terms of the gas supply agreement, paving the way for the completion of the contract in the near future.
US first launches self-propelled canoe to attack Iranian seaport, hit submarine facility
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The US on July 14 released a video of its forces using self-propelled canoes for the first time to launch a one-way attack in combat, targeting Iran's Bandar Abbas port.
Typhoon Ba Vi causes heavy rain, China evacuates more than 260,000 people
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More than 260,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in Liaoning province (Northeast China) as Typhoon Ba Vi moves north, causing widespread heavy rain.
Chinese air conditioners are selling well amidst record heat in Europe
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Prolonged heat in Europe is causing air conditioning demand to increase sharply, opening up great opportunities for Chinese brands.
9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
Iran does not accept changing its role in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran affirmed that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz and rejected US President Donald Trump's idea of seizing control of this strategic maritime route.
Oil tanker attacked off Oman, pressure weighs on transportation through the Middle East region
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A tanker was hit by an unidentified object off Oman, but the entire crew was safe and no oil spills were recorded.
New low pressure appears in the East Sea, Typhoon Haishen still maintains gusts of 80 km/h
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A new low pressure appeared in the East Sea on the morning of July 14 while Typhoon Haishen still maintained maximum wind speed of 65 km/h near the storm center and gusts up to 80 km/h.
Russian forces declare complete control of Konstantinovka airspace
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Russian forces claimed complete control of the airspace over the Konstantinovka area of Donetsk.
President Trump declares strong blow to Iran, travel fee through Hormuz
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President Trump declared that he would strike a very strong blow to Iran as well as reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports.
World LNG giant at risk of relegation after Middle East conflict
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Middle East conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening Qatar's LNG export position.
Iran attacks 2 oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing casualties to sailors
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on July 14 that Iran attacked 2 oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
