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The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate
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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.
Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany
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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.
World 24h: Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight
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Latest world news 20.8: Gold prices rise sharply, FOMC meeting minutes reveal worries about inflation; Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight...
Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Israel attacks Iran after Tehran launches multiple missiles
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On June 8, the Israeli Air Force attacked Iranian military targets in western and central Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said on Telegram.
Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream
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Germany's refusal to receive gas through Nord Stream is difficult to explain economic reasoning, according to Russian Senate Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko.
8.2 magnitude strong earthquake in the Philippines, tsunami risk
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A magnitude 8.2 earthquake occurred in Mindanao, Philippines on the morning of June 8.
Russian air defense shoots down more than 911 Ukrainian hard-wing UAVs
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's air defense systems shot down 911 Ukrainian hard-wing UAVs on June 7.
World 24h: El Nino 2026 forecast far exceeds previous records
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World news 7. 6: Sweden allows the handover of a 96m cargo ship to Ukraine; El Nino 2026 forecast far exceeds previous records...
South Korea nominates female prime minister
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The President of South Korea has nominated Ms. Han Seong-sook, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups, to hold the position of Prime Minister.
Israel declares interception of 2 objects flying from Lebanon
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Israel-Lebanon border tensions continue as efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement between the parties still face many obstacles.
US shoots down 2 Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz
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US forces intercepted 2 Iranian attack aircraft (UAVs) near the Strait of Hormuz, one day after shooting down 4 other UAVs.
Russia seizes control of Shevchenko in Kharkov region
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on June 7 said that its forces had seized control of the Shevchenko settlement in the Kharkov region.
Shaping a common future with the ASEAN Future 2026 forum
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The ASEAN Future Forum 2026 will take place on June 9 and 10 in Hanoi.
Scientist bakes bread from yeast on 5,300-year-old mummy
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The discovery of ancient yeast strains by Italian scientists opens up new applications for the food industry and fermentation technology.
El Nino 2026 is forecast to surpass previous records
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The new forecast warns that the El Nino phenomenon that is forming this year is likely to become the strongest El Nino ever recorded.
Sweden allows the handover of a 96m cargo ship to Ukraine
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A Swedish court ruled that the seizure of a cargo ship in the Baltic Sea was legal and that the ship could be handed over to Ukraine.
US reveals how to use billions of USD of Iran's frozen assets
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The US Treasury Department will use Iranian assets to help US Gulf allies overcome the damage caused by Tehran in the fighting.
World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices in June
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Latest world news 6.6: Strong El Nino threatens Asia, many places worry about crop failure; Gold price forecast in June...
