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World 24h: Forest fires in France and Spain cause 250,000 people to evacuate
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Latest world news July 26: Wildfires spread due to heat and drought in France and Spain; Russia extends ban on gasoline exports...
Israel accused of shelling southern Syria
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Syria accuses Israel of shelling and sending troops deep into villages, while the UN Secretary-General is visiting Damascus.
Iran warns of consequences if the US continues to attack
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The Iranian military affirmed that the scope of combat will expand geographically if the US insists on maintaining air strikes.
Russia attacks UAV production facility in Ukraine
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The Russian army's attack targeted a factory belonging to a technology company in Kiev, Ukraine.
China opens investigation into gene editing test scandal after death of 6-year-old girl
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A Chinese university is investigating information about a gene editing test that led to the death of a 6-year-old girl.
Iran attacks Amazon data center in the Middle East
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Iran said it attacked the Amazon data center in Bahrain after the US airstrike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant.
Hydropower project tunnel collapses in India, at least 9 people die
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The tunnel collapse at the hydropower project in India may have been caused by an explosion, the specific cause has not yet been determined.
Vietnam makes positive contributions at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting
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The 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM 59) and related meetings took place in Manila from July 19 to 24. The meeting included about 25 activities, of which the highlight was the opening session and the closed-door meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers officially taking place on the morning of July 21.
Houthi maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea and Hormuz along with the crisis
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Saudi Arabia on July 20 condemned the statement of the Houthi forces in Yemen about blockading the sea route with this kingdom.
US imposes new sanctions on Sudan for alleged use of chemical weapons
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The US has just imposed sanctions on the Sudanese government after allegations of using chemical weapons in a conflict with rival paramilitary forces.
Lebanon begins to take over pilot area after agreement with Israel
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The Lebanese army began deploying security takeovers in 3 pilot areas in the south as part of an agreement with Israel.
Mr. Trump signs executive order imposing 50% tariffs on a series of goods from Canada
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US President Donald Trump cited Canada's discrimination against US alcohol, cars and dairy products, imposing additional tariffs effective from August.
New British Prime Minister affirms no change of position with Russia
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed that London will continue to support Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia.
Storms Bertha and Fausto both strengthen, warning of prolonged heavy rain
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Hurricane Bertha formed along the Gulf of Mexico on the evening of July 20, local time. This is storm number 2 of the storm season, expected to cause heavy rain and flooding.
Iran declares missile launch to destroy US HIMARS artillery system in Kuwait
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had launched missiles to attack the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, targeting HIMARS launchers.
Oil tanker attacked by strange object off Oman Sea
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The incident is a new follow-up to the previous ship fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue to retaliate against each other.
Ukraine fires missiles into Russia's Belgorod region
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While Belgorod suffered missile damage, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Ukraine's heavy losses across all fronts in the past 24 hours.
New low pressure near the Philippines has the potential to become a storm, entering the East Sea
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The new low pressure appeared near the Philippines on July 21 and is gradually moving westward, with the possibility of strengthening and entering the East Sea.
NATO members concerned about Germany's nuclear research program
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One of NATO's key member states has expressed concern about nuclear weapons-related research being conducted in Germany.
Fighting in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk will decide the fate of Donbass
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Russian battlefield journalist Yevgeny Poddubny believes that the upcoming fighting in the Slavyansk-Cramatorsk concentration area will determine the fate of Donbass.
