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Storms Bertha and Fausto both strengthen, warning of prolonged heavy rain
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Hurricane Bertha formed along the Gulf of Mexico on the evening of July 20, local time. This is storm number 2 of the storm season, expected to cause heavy rain and flooding.
Iran declares missile launch to destroy US HIMARS artillery system in Kuwait
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had launched missiles to attack the US Arifjan base in Kuwait, targeting HIMARS launchers.
Oil tanker attacked by strange object off Oman Sea
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The incident is a new follow-up to the previous ship fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as the US and Iran continue to retaliate against each other.
Ukraine fires missiles into Russia's Belgorod region
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While Belgorod suffered missile damage, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Ukraine's heavy losses across all fronts in the past 24 hours.
New low pressure near the Philippines has the potential to become a storm, entering the East Sea
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The new low pressure appeared near the Philippines on July 21 and is gradually moving westward, with the possibility of strengthening and entering the East Sea.
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.
US first launches self-propelled canoe to attack Iranian seaport, hit submarine facility
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The US on July 14 released a video of its forces using self-propelled canoes for the first time to launch a one-way attack in combat, targeting Iran's Bandar Abbas port.
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.
Iran does not accept changing its role in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran affirmed that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz and rejected US President Donald Trump's idea of seizing control of this strategic maritime route.
Oil tanker attacked off Oman, pressure weighs on transportation through the Middle East region
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A tanker was hit by an unidentified object off Oman, but the entire crew was safe and no oil spills were recorded.
New low pressure appears in the East Sea, Typhoon Haishen still maintains gusts of 80 km/h
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A new low pressure appeared in the East Sea on the morning of July 14 while Typhoon Haishen still maintained maximum wind speed of 65 km/h near the storm center and gusts up to 80 km/h.
Russian forces declare complete control of Konstantinovka airspace
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Russian forces claimed complete control of the airspace over the Konstantinovka area of Donetsk.
President Trump declares strong blow to Iran, travel fee through Hormuz
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President Trump declared that he would strike a very strong blow to Iran as well as reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports.
World LNG giant at risk of relegation after Middle East conflict
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Middle East conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening Qatar's LNG export position.
Iran attacks 2 oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing casualties to sailors
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on July 14 that Iran attacked 2 oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Poland transfers 3-9 missiles to Ukraine's Patriot complex
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Poland received assurances from the US that the number of missiles would be increased 10 times in case of emergency.
Typhoon Ba Vi persists after 2 days of making landfall, China is on red alert due to the risk of flooding
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Typhoon Ba Vi is causing heavy rain, with the risk of flooding to northern China after 2 days of making landfall in this country.
