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World 24h: Forecast of storm near the Philippines likely to strengthen further

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Latest world news May 7: Gold price reverses, exceeding 4,700 USD/ounce; Storm Hagupit strengthens before approaching Philippine waters...

China sentences 2 former Ministers of National Defense to death

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Two former Chinese Ministers of National Defense Wei Fenghua and Li Chengfu were sentenced to death but their sentences were postponed for 2 years.

Hastavirus outbreak on MV Hondius ship: Many countries urgently search for passengers leaving the ship

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Authorities have not yet identified the whereabouts of many passengers from the hantavirus outbreak on the ship MV Hondius.

Russia builds Gulf tension forecasting model, warns of risk of a 7-day turning point

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Russian researchers develop a new index to monitor and forecast conflict developments in the Persian Gulf based on open source data.

OPEC oil production falls to 36-year low

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Oil production in OPEC countries fell sharply in April, amid Middle East conflict disrupting the global energy market.

3 key figures running Iran after the death of leader Ali Khamenei

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3 figures, President Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the judiciary and representatives of the Guardian Council, will lead Iran through a volatile transitional period.

Iran declares the US suffered heavy casualties in retaliatory attack

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Iran retaliated against US and Israeli attacks by targeting Washington's military bases throughout the region.

Oil tanker raided near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict

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Oman said the oil tanker was attacked off the coast of northern Oman.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and 8 months hiding in bunkers

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After an air strike from the US-Israel coalition, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passed away, ending a 37-year era of power full of turmoil.

Iran confirms deceased Defense Minister and Chief of General Staff

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Iran confirms more military leaders dead amid widespread conflict.

March cold air is not over, rain and cold forecast right at the beginning of the month

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Although entering March with many clear warming signs, the cold air has not completely stopped.

China ships 36 times more humanoid robots than the US

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Unitree Robotics (China) alone shipped about 36 times more humanoid robots than its two US rivals in 2025.

Trump threatens to attack Iran with unprecedented force

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Mr. Trump declared that the US will attack Iran "with unprecedented forces" if Tehran responds.

CIA monitors Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei for months, provides coordinates to Israel

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CIA provides information on the location of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for Israel to attack.

US - Israel continues airstrikes on Iran, a series of Iranian senior generals killed

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The US and Israel launched a new series of airstrikes against Iran on March 1, killing many Iranian senior leaders.

Europe urgently calls on Iran to negotiate

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Leaders of the 3 European countries declared a call for a diplomatic solution, and affirmed that they would not participate in US-Israel airstrikes.

Oil prices rebound after Iran attack, risk of exceeding $100/barrel

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The attack on Iran risks disrupting oil supplies in the Middle East, and at worst, could lead to a global economic recession.

Afghanistan declares attack on Pakistani plane

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The Afghan government said it attacked Pakistani aircraft over the capital Kabul.

Iran's oil and minerals reach $27 trillion in US calculations

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Owning oil and minerals estimated at $27 trillion makes Iran considered an important factor in US strategic calculations.

Iran - oil pillar OPEC holds 4.5% of world oil supply

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Iran is the 3rd largest oil producer in OPEC with an output of more than 3 million barrels per day in January 2026.