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World 24h: NASA selects 3 companies to carry out the Moon Base mission
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World news 1.7: China completes engine testing for reusable missiles; NASA selects 3 companies to carry out the Moon Base mission...
US - Iran hold indirect talks in Doha
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Officials from the US and Iran will hold indirect technical talks on July 1, local time, on an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Russia warns of consequences if Ukraine attacks Belarus
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The Vice Chairman of the Russian Federation Council affirmed that Moscow and Minsk will coordinate actions if Belarus is attacked.
Ocean sets new heat record, El Nino could push temperatures to unprecedented levels
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The world's ocean has just experienced a record hot June and may set other record temperatures as El Nino and climate change push temperatures even higher.
Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security's rescue team supports Venezuelan earthquake victims
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Early in the morning of June 30 (local time), the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security's rescue and relief team began to deploy searches for earthquake victims in Venezuela.
World-class hydropower plant in China officially put into operation
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World-class hydropower plant in China Song Jiangkou officially connected to China's power grid.
Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
Desert city in China welcomes record rainfall
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Unusual heavy rain in the Chinese desert region raises concerns about extreme weather trends and long-term impacts.
Number of deaths from Ebola in Congo exceeds 300, government tightens control
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo killed hundreds of people, forcing authorities to tighten strict travel regulations.
Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO
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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.
Relief efforts after double earthquake in Venezuela
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The double earthquake in Venezuela killed at least 188 people and injured 1,520 others.
Cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz attacked, United Nations suspends evacuation plan
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The cargo ship attack disrupted the evacuation campaign of thousands of sailors and raised concerns about control of the vital maritime route.
Russia expands its control zone near Lyubitskoye in the Zaporizhia region
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Russian forces on June 25 expanded their control area near the Lyubitskoye settlement in Zaporizhia region and secured positions in the east of this area.
Giant asteroid about to graze Earth, can be observed by binoculars
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The giant asteroid will fly past Earth tomorrow (June 27), astronomy lovers can observe it with binoculars.
Nord Stream 2 declares legal war with EU
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Nord Stream 2 AG - the owner of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline - requested the court to lift the EU ban on stopping the import of Russian gas.
Japan will reconsider driving tests for the elderly
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Japan said on June 25 that it would begin reviewing the mandatory driving skills test for some elderly drivers.
