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Close-up of Chinese floods after dam breach in Guangxi

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China on July 7 allocated 150,000 relief supplies to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, deploying flood recovery efforts due to heavy rain.

Poland publicly announces the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, total aid reaches 4.5 billion USD

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Poland said it has transferred about 4.5 billion USD worth of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine since the conflict broke out in 2022.

NATO reconnaissance aircraft increase in appearance in the Baltic region

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A NATO reconnaissance aircraft has just flown over the Baltic region, in the context of the alliance preparing to hold a summit.

NATO announces weapons contract worth tens of billions of USD, commits to aid Ukraine 80 billion USD/year

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NATO member countries will announce new arms procurement contracts worth tens of billions of USD at a summit in Ankara, Turkey.

LNG tanker attacked in Oman Bay

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The drone attack caused a fire in the engine room of a LNG tanker, seriously threatening maritime safety in the Gulf of Oman.

US extends Russia's oil trading deadline by another 30 days

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The US allows continued transactions related to Russian oil for another 30 days for shipments that have been loaded onto ships before April 17.

British public opinion changes direction, more people want to rejoin the EU

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Nearly 10 years after the referendum to remove Britain from the European Union (EU), the majority of voters in this country now want to return to the EU.

Series of tourist boats leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire

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After more than a month of being stuck due to escalating conflict, most international cruise ships have begun their route through the Strait of Hormuz to escape the dangerous zone.

Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week

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Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary may be restored as early as next week.

Iran denies news of agreeing to all terms with the US

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Iranian Foreign Ministry denies agreeing to transfer uranium to the US.

US - Iran jointly say open, but the Strait of Hormuz is not really smooth

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Both the US and Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open. However, there are still doubts about when commercial transportation will return to pre-conflict levels.

World 24h: Gold price towards 5,000 USD/ounce

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World news April 17: Nord Stream sues for 580 million euros in British court; Gold price moves towards 5,000 USD/ounce...

Gold prices may fluctuate sharply after an unusual move by India

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India's tightening of gold imports may strongly impact global gold prices.

Russia drops a series of mortars and Ukrainian electronic warfare stations

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Russia's Northern Task Force said it destroyed an electronic warfare station and a lot of Ukrainian equipment in the past 24 hours.

France recorded more than 40 kidnappings related to cryptocurrencies in the year

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The number of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency investors is increasing rapidly, reflecting a new crime trend in France.

Mr. Trump reveals when the US and Iran may meet

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The prospect of US-Iran talks is increasing as Mr. Trump wants Middle East tensions to cool down and the parties seek an agreement to end the conflict.

Ukrainian MP admits the country is not ready to join the EU

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Ukrainian MPs warn that becoming a EU member will force Kiev to face record high energy prices, exceeding people's affordability.

US postpones arms handover to Europe for prioritizing Iran battlefield

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The US announced the delay in handing over signed weapons to European allies due to the need to focus resources on the escalating war in the Middle East.

Russia launches anti-submarine helicopter, anti-UAV, tightens Arctic shield

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Russia deploys a new helicopter regiment in the Arctic, strengthens control of strategic maritime routes and responds to unmanned threats.

In addition to the US, Russia warns another major donor behind Ukraine

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova affirmed that Germany is currently Ukraine's most important partner in maintaining and expanding the scale of the conflict.