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2 oil tankers hit by mines, large fire in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran claims 2 oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission were hit by naval mines and caught fire.

Hopes for survival of hundreds of workers missing in Nepal are increasingly slim

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A week after the flash flood, Nepalese rescue forces have not yet found survivors in hydropower tunnels, where mud and rocks block many walkways.

Europe runs out of gas reserves, struggling to compete for LNG with Asia

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European gas reserves are at a record low as the region is having difficulty in replenishing LNG, amid supply competition with Asia.

Russia's Arctic route witnesses a sharp increase in container volume

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Container transportation through the Northern Maritime Route is increasing rapidly as Russian partners are increasingly interested in this maritime route.

President Trump calls Hung Cao a true warrior

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President Trump called on the Senate to approve Mr. Hung Cao "as soon as possible" for the position of US Navy Secretary.

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.

Mr. Trump: American identity is under threat

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US President Donald Trump criticized domestic "extremists" right before the US's 250th birthday.

WMO warns of increased heat and extreme weather phenomena

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WMO said El Nino is developing strongly and could increase heat, drought, heavy rain and many extreme weather phenomena in the coming months.

Vietnamese rescue team removes 15 more victims' bodies from rubble in Venezuela

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Searching for victims of the earthquake in Venezuela, the Vietnamese rescue and relief team brought 15 more bodies out of the rubble.

Being timely to escape difficulties

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made his first official visit to India and attended the 16th annual high-level meeting between India and Japan. The results of the event were very impressive with 16 official agreements and joint statements. They significantly changed the nature of this bilateral cooperation relationship, helping the relationship between the two countries to have practical changes and new specific strategic orientations.