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World 24h: Forecast of storm Ba Vi affecting and causing heavy rain in China
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Latest world news 12.7: Gold prices enter a volatile week, focusing on the Fed and US inflation; Typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart...
The heatwave covering the United States may set a new record
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July 12, local time, is the peak of the heat wave, with temperatures ranging from 37.7 degrees Celsius to 43.3 degrees Celsius in some states in the northern United States.
Iran responds to the US, attacking a series of targets in the Gulf region
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on July 12 that it had launched a retaliatory attack after new US airstrikes.
Low pressure connects with low pressure after storm Ba Vi, with risk of entering the East Sea
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A new low pressure area will form immediately after Typhoon Ba Vi, in which there is a possibility of a low pressure area entering the East Sea in the coming days.
Close-up of US re-attack on Iran
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The US Central Command on July 12 released a video showing US forces deploying a third attack on Iran.
North Korea strengthens nuclear weapons manufacturing capabilities
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Increased nuclear activity shows that North Korea continues to expand its production capacity of materials for its strategic weapons program.
First super ship finds way through Hormuz after blockade order
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Super oil tanker heading Iraq is trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf.
Ukraine and 11 allied countries participate in Sweden's largest exercise of the year
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The Ukrainian army will coordinate with Sweden in the Aurora 26 exercise to test reinforcement capabilities and cope with threats in the Baltic Sea.
South Korea provides data on 26 related ships to Iran to find a way out in Hormuz
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The South Korean government shared a list of ships and boats stranded with Iran to ensure maritime safety amid escalating tensions.
8 billion USD proposal to help Cuba achieve 93% electricity autonomy
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A new report suggests that with 8 billion USD, Cuba can meet up to 93.4% of electricity demand from clean energy sources.
Hungary may use new oil pipeline to replace Druzhba
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The European Union (EU) will propose that the new Hungarian government use the pipeline through Croatia, which could replace the Druzhba system from Russia.
Virtue of returning Ukrainian men to the front lines
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Germany announced it would coordinate to bring Ukrainian men of military age back to the country amid Kiev's shortage of troops.
Russia reaches important oil and gas agreement with ASEAN member country
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Indonesia agrees to buy crude oil and LPG from Russia amid global energy supply disruptions.
The first super typhoon of 2026 predicts a fierce storm season
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Super typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to be the strongest in the world since Melissa made landfall in Jamaica in October 2025.
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is not much affected by the US blockade
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Initial data shows that the traffic volume of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has not fluctuated much despite the US deploying blockades.
The world's strongest super typhoon Sinlaku intensifies rapidly, El Nino ignites disaster
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Super typhoon Sinlaku surged from level 1 to level 5 in just 30 hours, devastating the US island and raising concerns about an extreme storm season due to El Nino.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
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Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Russian ship returns to port after 220 days, refuels 10,000 tons of oil for warships
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Russian ship Kama of the Northern Fleet completed a 220-day voyage, refueling 10,000 tons of oil for Russian warships operating offshore.
Warning of the strongest El Nino in 140 years threatens to disrupt the 2026 storm season
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Extremely strong El Nino - possibly in the strongest group in 140 years - is raising concerns about the disruption of storm paths in 2026.
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
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About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
