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US re-blocuses Iran, world oil prices rise sharpest in months
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World oil prices rose nearly 10% after the US announced the re-imposition of naval blockades against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia - Iran to close large-scale gas deal
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Russia and Iran said they have agreed on most of the terms of the gas supply agreement, paving the way for the completion of the contract in the near future.
Typhoon Ba Vi causes heavy rain, China evacuates more than 260,000 people
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More than 260,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in Liaoning province (Northeast China) as Typhoon Ba Vi moves north, causing widespread heavy rain.
Chinese air conditioners are selling well amidst record heat in Europe
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Prolonged heat in Europe is causing air conditioning demand to increase sharply, opening up great opportunities for Chinese brands.
9 European countries and Ukraine form a ballistic missile defense alliance
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9 European countries and Ukraine have just established a ballistic missile defense alliance to strengthen response capabilities to security threats.
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.
World 24h: Latest forecast on the path of storm Ba Vi
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Latest world news July 7: Forecast of the path of Super Typhoon Ba Vi; Gold price under pressure, market awaits new signals from the Fed...
Russia develops nuclear reactor to serve lunar and Arctic exploration
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Small-sized modular nuclear reactors can be used by Russia for moon missions, deployments in orbit, and Arctic research...
India sells a series of jointly developed missiles with Russia to Indonesia
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India will supply BrahMos missiles and Astra missiles to Indonesia.
Super typhoon Ba Vi hits US island, thousands of people may lose power for up to 3 months
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Rota Island suffered the heaviest damage when Super Typhoon Ba Vi swept through, people lined up waiting for clean water amidst the suffocating heat.
Human-shaped robot explodes in China, expected output exceeds 100,000 units
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China is expected to produce more than 100,000 humanoid robots in 2026, reflecting the rapid development of the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics industries.
New Zealand activates strategic diesel oil depot worth over $12 million
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New Zealand puts into operation a reserve of about 93 million liters of diesel oil to respond to the risk of global supply disruptions.
Moscow faces the largest UAV attack in 2 years
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Moscow suffered the largest drone strike (UAV) in 2 years, with more than 430 aircraft launched into the capital area in just one night.
Large explosion near hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed in Syria
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Two large explosions occurred in central Damascus, Syria on July 7 near where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed.
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.
