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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.
