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US bans alcoholic beverages from Canada, imposes 50% tax on many goods
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The US will ban the import of alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorbikes from Canada, and also add a 50% surcharge for many other items.
European gold is moving out of US stockpiles
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Many European countries are adjusting their gold reserve storage methods amid concerns about safety and geopolitical risks.
Vietnam - Russia strengthen coordination at regional and international parliamentary forums
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On September 8, General Secretary and President To Lam met with Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Parliament Valentina Matvienko.
President Trump and President Putin discuss the situation in Ukraine
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The highest-level communication channel between President Trump and President Putin has been restored, but the actual situation in Ukraine has not shown signs of cooling down.
World on September 9th: US focuses forces in the Middle East, Russia-Ukraine consultations show new signs
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US assesses consultation on Russia-Ukraine conflict as substantive; US announces destroying 5 Iranian oil tankers; UK cancels more than 1,000 flights... are noteworthy international news.
Hot weather causes South Korea to activate emergency alert for the first time
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The two cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang in South Korea have for the first time applied the highest heat warning level since the system was launched.
Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart
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Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall in eastern China on the night of July 11, bringing strong winds.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, US launches new attack
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 12 that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice".
Russia focuses on attacking important ports of Ukraine
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Russia on July 11 launched long-range attacks targeting seaport infrastructure and ships transporting weapons for the Ukrainian army.
Russian Presidential Advisor: Without a strong navy, there will be no Russia
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The Russian Navy must handle all tasks in peacetime and wartime, Russian Presidential Advisor, Chairman of the Maritime Council Nikolay Patrushev shared.
Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, where time travels slowly
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About 2 hours by train and bus from the center of Kyoto, the ancient village of Miyama Kayabuki no Sato appears as a intact slice of ancient Japan.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week
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Latest world news 11. 7: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week; El Nino 2026 forecast to be record strong...
Typhoon Ba Vi approaches China, bringing a giant rain band almost equal to the area of France
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China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on July 11 when Typhoon Ba Vi approached, forecast to bring heavy rain.
Russia announces raid on a series of military facilities in Kiev overnight
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The Russian Ministry of Defense launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian defense industrial facilities and military infrastructure in Kiev.
Russia contacts Turkey about the fate of S-400 missiles
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Russia is in contact with Turkey about the S-400 missile system that Moscow previously supplied to Ankara.
President Trump threatens to fire 1,000 missiles at Iran if assassinated
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US President Donald Trump declared that the US will respond with a large-scale attack if Iran plots to assassinate him.
Ukraine loses more than 150 gas stations in more than 2 months
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More than 150 gas stations have been destroyed in Ukraine since the beginning of May due to explosions.
North Korea handles senior military official for corruption
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned the corruption of a senior military official as a "political crime".
Iran - Oman negotiate on the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on July 11 to negotiate the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino forecast for 2026 to be record strong
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Strong El Nino could lead to more extreme weather events around the world, including droughts and heavy rains.
