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World 24h: Forecast low pressure near the Philippines may strengthen into a storm
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Latest world news 16.9: New low pressure rapidly progresses, forecast to strengthen into a storm; China opens a canal connecting deep inland areas with the sea...
Canada may become the first EU ally
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The EU proposes that Canada become the first "associated member", expanding bilateral cooperation from trade to technology, defense and energy.
Russian experts say the US is ready to gamble on AI risks to gain military advantage
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Russian experts believe that the US accepts the risk of AI to humanity to maintain control over military AI systems.
China opens a canal connecting deep inland with the sea
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China opens a new waterway to shorten the sea distance of deep inland areas.
Houthi declares to shoot down F-15 with self-made missiles, Saudi Arabian fighters must retreat
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Houthi claims to have shot down Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jets, accusing Riyadh of conducting more than 450 airstrikes in 7 Yemeni provinces over the past week.
Mr. Trump orders trade cut off with Spain
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US President Donald Trump said on July 8 that he would cut trade activities with Spain.
Close-up of US attack targeting Iran
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The US Central Command announced on July 8 a new air strike against Iran after three merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr. Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that the ceasefire agreement with Tehran has ended amid escalating tensions.
China speaks out about missile test from nuclear submarine
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China has notified relevant countries about the strategic missile launch from a nuclear submarine.
Vietnam supports Venezuela with 300,000 USD to overcome the consequences of double earthquakes
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Vietnam provides emergency humanitarian aid of 300,000 USD to help the Government and people of Venezuela overcome the consequences of natural disasters.
World oil prices rise sharply after US attack on Iran
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Middle East tensions flare up again pushing world oil prices to a two-week high.
Russia still increases gas production, EU supply unexpectedly increases
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In the first 5 months of 2026, Russian gas production increased by more than 4%, equivalent to about 13 billion m3 compared to the same period last year.
Super typhoon Ba Vi returns to level 5, giant wind area extends 1,300km
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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) is returning to Category 5 intensity on the US scale, with the eye of the typhoon becoming increasingly sharp.
South Korea announces 100 million USD aid package for Ukraine, affirming no arms supply
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South Korea will provide an additional 100 million USD in aid to Ukraine but affirmed that the aid package only serves humanitarian purposes and does not include weapons.
President Trump again declares the US should control Greenland
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US President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies, while reaffirming that the US should control Greenland.
Cargo plane missing at sea, Pakistan launches search operation
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The cargo Boeing 737 had a navigation system malfunction before disappearing from radar with five crew members.
Russia declares control of Petro-Ivanovka settlement in Kharkov
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on July 7 that units of the Russian Northern Task Force had taken control of the Petro-Ivanovka settlement in the Kharkov region.
US attacks Iran after attacks on merchant ships in Hormuz
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The US launched airstrikes on Iran on July 7, local time, after 3 merchant ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia affirms key role in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power project
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Rosatom affirms that it cannot complete the new units of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power project without the role of the Russian nuclear corporation.
China warns of July storm peak, risk of Ba Vi going deep inland
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China forecasts more storms than the average in July, with the number of storms making landfall or affecting coastal areas higher than in previous years.
