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Mr. Trump proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait

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US President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself, saying world oil prices will cool down when the US wins the conflict with Iran.

China recognizes 11 new occupations

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China has just recognized 11 new occupations to meet the needs of digital jobs, green transformation and modern service upgrades.

China opens up to welcome the wave of global trade and services at CIFTIS 2026

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The China International Service Trade Fair 2026 (CIFTIS) officially opened in Beijing, opening a wave of digital service and artificial intelligence technology cooperation.

At least 5 people killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in the Philippines

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A serious fire broke out on the M/V June Aster ferry off Palawan Island (Philippines), killing at least 5 people and leaving 87 missing.

Iran attacks ships, expands restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz

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The Iranian blockade belt is widened beyond the strait, pushing maritime risks and oil prices to a new threshold.

New alliance in the region

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Australia has just made a strategic step forward in its efforts to win and join forces with island nations in the South Pacific region by signing a security treaty with Fiji.

Russia attacks Ukrainian port with AI-equipped drone

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Russian suicide drones with AI computer vision systems automatically locked targets, hitting at least 4 Ukrainian ships.

Nearly 300 UAVs appear around Moscow in 24 hours

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Russian officials said nearly 300 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) had headed towards the Moscow region within 24 hours.

More than 10,000 deaths exceed normal levels in record heat wave in Europe

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Official data shows that the heat wave at the end of June caused unusual deaths, mostly among the elderly.

Egyptian tombs from the New Kingdom discovered

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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on July 12 announced the discovery of a pharaoh-era tomb on the West Bank of Luxor during ongoing excavations.

Australia will completely abolish paper entry cards at airports

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Australia will deploy electronic entry cards nationwide within 18 months, completely replacing paper declarations for international passengers.

Depression forecast to intensify, may change direction near the Philippines

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The low pressure near the Philippines is having favorable conditions to strengthen further in the coming days, with the possibility of strengthening at an average level.

Russia announces the number of Ukrainian soldiers removed from combat in the day

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on July 12 that Ukrainian armed forces had lost about 1,465 soldiers in the past 24 hours.

Big bar fire in Bangkok kills at least 27 people

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A major fire in Bangkok, Thailand on the evening of July 12 killed at least 27 people and injured dozens.

NATO command and early warning aircraft appear in the Black Sea

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In Romanian airspace, NATO's early warning and command aircraft maintained flight at an altitude of nearly 9,000m.

World 24h: Forecast of storm Ba Vi affecting and causing heavy rain in China

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Latest world news 12.7: Gold prices enter a volatile week, focusing on the Fed and US inflation; Typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart...

The heatwave covering the United States may set a new record

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July 12, local time, is the peak of the heat wave, with temperatures ranging from 37.7 degrees Celsius to 43.3 degrees Celsius in some states in the northern United States.

Iran responds to the US, attacking a series of targets in the Gulf region

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on July 12 that it had launched a retaliatory attack after new US airstrikes.

Low pressure connects with low pressure after storm Ba Vi, with risk of entering the East Sea

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A new low pressure area will form immediately after Typhoon Ba Vi, in which there is a possibility of a low pressure area entering the East Sea in the coming days.

Close-up of US re-attack on Iran

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The US Central Command on July 12 released a video showing US forces deploying a third attack on Iran.