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World 24h: Forecast for gold prices at the end of 2026
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Latest international news July 9th: Demand from central banks is expected to push gold prices up by the end of 2026; Super typhoon Ba Vi weakens...
Thailand officially approves emergency loan of nearly 12 billion USD
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Thailand maintains emergency borrowing plan of 400 billion baht (approximately 11.95 billion USD) after new ruling by the Constitutional Court.
China - Russia begin live-fire drills at sea
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China and Russia begin live-fire exercises at sea within the framework of Joint Sea - 2026.
Hundreds of animals escape from cages after floods in China
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More than 100 animals escaped from the zoo in Guangxi, China and about 800-900 farmed snakes escaped after the large flood.
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
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German Chancellor confirms strategic weapons deal with US.
Major fire at a key oil refinery in Russia, Tuapse port seriously damaged
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A large-scale fire occurred at the Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region (Russia) after a Ukrainian drone attack.
7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan, tsunami warning up to 3m high
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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan, leading to a tsunami warning of up to 3m, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Hungarian Prime Minister unexpectedly gives the green light for 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will approve the loan if oil transit through Druzhba resumes.
Israel warns of possibility of ignoring ceasefire with Lebanon
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Tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to escalate as military operations continue during the ceasefire.
Separate ceasefire in joint battle
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In name, the 10-day ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon is surprising in that diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon have been very rare for decades.
US fires naval artillery, pierces Iranian ship engine room
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The cargo ship Touska flying the Iranian flag was intercepted by the US destroyer USS Spruance while trying to break through the US Navy's blockade.
Ukraine negotiates to establish European missile shield, sets 1 year target
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Ukraine is promoting Europe to build its own ballistic missile defense system and the deadline is within 1 year.
Iran tightened the Strait of Hormuz, 35 ships changed direction in 36 hours
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Dozens of ships had to change direction in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced the re-imposition of control over this strategic area.
North Korea tests upgraded ballistic missile capable of widespread attack
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Leader Kim Jong Un directly supervised North Korea's upgraded tactical ballistic missile test, testing new types of warheads.
Slovak Prime Minister supports Ukraine joining the EU
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he supports Ukraine's accession to the EU, but believes that Kiev has not yet met the necessary conditions.
US expert: Iran has enough uranium to make 10 atomic bombs
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US experts believe that Iran's uranium is becoming a key factor determining the future of conflict with the US.
US fires through engine room, seizes Iranian ship to break through Hormuz blockade
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US forces fired and arrested an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after the ship tried to break through a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
America's most serious shooting in 2 years
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Police have identified the gunman who caused the shooting that killed 8 children in Louisiana, USA.
Russia claims to have shot down more than 274 Ukrainian UAVs in 1 day
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Russian air defense forces have shot down 274 fixed-wing UAVs, 1 HIMARS missile, 1 Neptune guided missile and 6 guided bombs of Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
EU has about 4 years to rearm, ready for scenario without the US
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The EU has 4 years to rearm, according to a Belgian military official.
