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New low pressure forms as Typhoon Mekkhala prepares to reach maximum
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A new low pressure area is forming in the western Pacific basin as Typhoon Mekkhala is strengthening and approaching the Philippines.
King Charles will announce personal tax bills
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The British Royal Family continues to reform financial transparency after a series of scandals related to former Prince Andrew.
US rejects Iran's statement on closing the Strait of Hormuz
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The US delegation affirmed that the force will ensure continued maritime trade activities.
Typhoon Mekkhala intensifies, forecast to reach peak
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Typhoon Mekkhala entered the Philippine forecast area from the night of June 20 and was given the local name Francisco.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens tariffs at the strait
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Iran declares the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that negotiations with the US are unlikely to yield results if the fighting has not ended.
9.6 billion m3 gas contract with Iran not extended, Turkey turns to Russian LNG
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Turkey said that its gas contract with Iran is about to end and the parties have not yet negotiated an extension.
Major fire in Malaysia burns down 200 houses
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A large fire spread rapidly in strong winds, causing hundreds of people to lose their homes in a coastal village in Sabah.
Palace of light and memory
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There are spaces where when you step in, people not only see beauty, but are also placed in a strange relationship with time. Catherine Palace - a Baroque masterpiece (royal architectural style with elaborate and magnificent carving details) in Pushkin city, Russia is such a place, where the past is not lying still, but sparkling and reflecting.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister calls for return to importing Russian energy
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini proposes that the European Union resume imports of oil and gas from Russia.
Japan warns of the situation of elderly people dying alone at home
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Japan recorded nearly 77,000 people found dead alone at home in 2025, most of whom were elderly.
Russian air defense shoots down HIMARS missiles and 568 Ukrainian UAVs in 1 day
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Russian air defense forces shot down a US-made HIMARS missile and 568 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs within 24 hours.
Iran declares the US and Israel have achieved nothing after the conflict
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Iranian leaders affirmed that they do not trust Washington or Tel Aviv and are ready to restart military operations at any time.
Effected Hungarian Prime Minister wants to restore relations with the EU
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The new government in Hungary is promoting a strategic alliance with Poland, in order to learn from the experience of restoring institutions and ending isolation.
US plans to arrest Iranian oil tanker, increase maximum pressure at sea
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The US plans to arrest Iran-related ships in the next few days, according to the Wall Street Journal.
US - Iran push Hormuz Strait into 24-hour volatility
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Conflicting statements and military actions between the US and Iran have caused the important maritime route to fall into a state of continuous instability.
Ukraine launches attacks from Crimea to the Baltic as soon as the US changes strategy with Russia's oil
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Ukraine attacks a series of Russian oil refineries just hours after the US eased sanctions.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into the sea
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Consecutive missile tests show that North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities amidst a volatile regional context.
Shooting in supermarket in Ukraine, 6 people killed
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At least 6 people were killed and 15 others injured after a man opened fire on a street in Kiev and then took a hostage in a supermarket.
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz, opens fire on ships
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Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate on April 18 when Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait and opened fire on ships trying to pass through.
World 24h: Time when Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume
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World news 18. 4: Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week; Series of tourist ships leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire...
