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Witness to the flash flood in Nepal: "It's all over
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Witnesses said that about 90% of people in the town of Timure, Nepal, may have died after the horrific flash flood in the Nepal - China border area.
Dam breach in Tibet, Nepal issues emergency warning
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Nepal requests rescue forces to quickly move to a safe place after a dam in Tibet (China) is said to have broken.
United Nations Secretary-General concerned about escalating US-Iran tensions
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A spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General said that Mr. Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the risk of escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
Major typhoon makes landfall, China raises emergency response to the highest level
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Typhoon Saudel made landfall in Zhejiang province, eastern China, with the strongest wind near the center reaching level 12.
Vietnam accelerates sustainable development goals thanks to breakthroughs in healthcare
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Vietnam's efforts to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are receiving strong recognition and support from the United Nations and international media.
World 24h: Forecast of the path of super typhoon Ba Vi when returning to level 5
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Latest world news July 8th: Gold prices have not cooled down, Tanzania still strongly stockpiles an additional 28 tons of gold; Super typhoon Ba Vi returns to level 5,...
Blue Stream pipeline connecting Russia - Turkey attacked by UAV
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Gazprom announced that the Blue Stream gas pipeline connecting Russia and Turkey was attacked, according to TASS news agency.
Record number of bankruptcies in Japan in more than a decade
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Japan recorded more than 5,300 businesses going bankrupt in the first half of 2026 - the highest level in 12 years.
Hungary declares no arms, no troops to Ukraine
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Hungary affirmed that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine but will not provide weapons or send troops to participate in the conflict.
Mr. Trump orders trade cut off with Spain
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US President Donald Trump said on July 8 that he would cut trade activities with Spain.
Close-up of US attack targeting Iran
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The US Central Command announced on July 8 a new air strike against Iran after three merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that the ceasefire agreement with Tehran has ended amid escalating tensions.
China speaks out about missile test from nuclear submarine
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China has notified relevant countries about the strategic missile launch from a nuclear submarine.
Vietnam supports Venezuela with 300,000 USD to overcome the consequences of double earthquakes
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Vietnam provides emergency humanitarian aid of 300,000 USD to help the Government and people of Venezuela overcome the consequences of natural disasters.
World oil prices rise sharply after US attack on Iran
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Middle East tensions flare up again pushing world oil prices to a two-week high.
Russia still increases gas production, EU supply unexpectedly increases
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In the first 5 months of 2026, Russian gas production increased by more than 4%, equivalent to about 13 billion m3 compared to the same period last year.
Super typhoon Ba Vi returns to level 5, giant wind area extends 1,300km
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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) is returning to Category 5 intensity on the US scale, with the eye of the typhoon becoming increasingly sharp.
South Korea announces 100 million USD aid package for Ukraine, affirming no arms supply
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South Korea will provide an additional 100 million USD in aid to Ukraine but affirmed that the aid package only serves humanitarian purposes and does not include weapons.
President Trump again declares the US should control Greenland
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US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, while reaffirming that the US should control Greenland.
Cargo plane missing at sea, Pakistan launches search operation
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The cargo Boeing 737 had a navigation system malfunction before disappearing from radar with five crew members.
