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House prices in the US set a record, the dream of owning a house is increasingly distant

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House prices in the US in June hit record highs, while limited supply continues to put pressure on buyers.

Mr. Netanyahu declares he will not let Iran possess nuclear weapons

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that his country will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons.

Typhoon Ba Vi approaches Japan, causing heavy rain and strong gusts of wind

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Typhoon Ba Vi is forecast to approach Sakishima Islands (Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) on July 11, bringing very strong gusts of wind, heavy rain and the risk of landslides.

Vietnam is forecast to grow the highest in Southeast Asia

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Vietnam continues to be forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report updated in July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on July 8.

Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO in the next 10 years

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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov believes that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO for at least the next 10 years.

Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on April 29 that the country's forces had controlled two settlements of the same name, Novodmitrovka, in Sumy and Donetsk provinces.

Trump faces record low approval rating

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A new survey shows that Americans are losing confidence in Mr. Trump amidst cost of living pressure and conflict.

Pentagon extends AI use agreement with Google

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The new agreement between the Pentagon and Google sparked debate about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern military.

Russian T-72 tank tops global tank ranking

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The National Interest magazine (USA) ranks the Russian T-72 tank at the top of the list of tank models operating on the battlefield.

China experiences unseasonal heavy rain, some places flooded to the chest

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The record rain caused severe flooding, forcing more than 800 people to evacuate in Renzhou city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.

Trend of global super-rich people choosing Thailand as a new destination

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Thailand is attracting capital from the global super-rich, thereby promoting demand for high-end real estate and increasing its role as a new investment destination in Asia.

Oil transshipment point related to Iran discovered off Malaysia

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An area off the coast of Malaysia is believed to have become an important oil transit point in Iran's oil transportation network.

Iran delivers uranium to Russia, major agreement with the US will be wide open

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Experts believe that transferring Iran's enriched uranium to Russia could help Iran reach an agreement with the US.

Somali piracy outbreaks again, 3 ships seized in just one week

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Three ships were hijacked in just 1 week off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns about a sea piracy outbreak in the Horn of Africa.

Japanese oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge

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Japan said it did not have to pay Iran for the oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the two sides conducted negotiations.

President Donald Trump is considering a long-term blockade of Iran

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US President Donald Trump is said to be building a long-term blockade plan against Iran to avoid risks from direct military measures.

Russia will conduct a military parade without weapons to celebrate Victory Day

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Russia will hold a parade to commemorate the victory in Red Square in Moscow but will not display weapons.

1.5 billion USD gas pipeline connects Bosnia with Croatia, Russia loses more market share

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Croatia and Bosnia sign agreement on building gas pipelines to reduce energy dependence on Russia in the Balkans.

Russian ship turns off positioning, crosses British waters

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Nearly 100 Russian ships passed through British waters within 1 month after the decision to allow the military to board for inspection.

UAE withdraws from OPEC: Oil market faces big waves

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaving OPEC will weaken the organization's influence and may create long-term pressure to reduce oil prices.