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China opens up to welcome the wave of global trade and services at CIFTIS 2026

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The China International Service Trade Fair 2026 (CIFTIS) officially opened in Beijing, opening a wave of digital service and artificial intelligence technology cooperation.

At least 5 people killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in the Philippines

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A serious fire broke out on the M/V June Aster ferry off Palawan Island (Philippines), killing at least 5 people and leaving 87 missing.

Iran attacks ships, expands restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz

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The Iranian blockade belt is widened beyond the strait, pushing maritime risks and oil prices to a new threshold.

World on September 10th: Vietnam and Russia approve 50-agreement Joint Statement

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Vietnam - Russia high-level talks; Iran's move in Hormuz; Apple launches folding iPhone... are noteworthy international news.

Bhutan on duty 24/7 monitoring risks from ice lakes

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Bhutan is maintaining a 24/7 on-duty force to monitor the situation in the ice lakes, in order to prevent secondary disasters.

Australian government doubles fines related to social media ban

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The Australian government tightens regulations as the majority of children still use social media despite the pioneering law that has taken effect.

Demand for AI and new materials in China promotes industrial growth

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Chinese business profits accelerated thanks to a boom in demand for electronic components and materials, with the electronics industry recording a sharp increase.

Finland officially allows the deployment of nuclear weapons

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Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed and promulgated amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law, allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons on the country's territory.

Double earthquake in Venezuela kills 1,430 people

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Two strong earthquakes with hundreds of aftershocks in Venezuela caused a terrible disaster, with thousands of casualties.

Storage of climate memories

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In the middle of the Antarctic ice plateau, more than 1,000km from the coast, there is a special "archive". No steel doors, no alarm system, no modern coolers. In a deep cave under the ice and snow, scientists are storing ice cores taken from glaciers that are gradually disappearing around the world, hoping to preserve the last pages of Earth's climate records.

Russia declares control of Novoskelevatoye settlement in Dnepropetrovsk

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 27 that the Eastern Combat Group forces had controlled the Novoskelevatoye settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

Russia tightens online fraud control, cybercrime number decreases by 31%

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In the first 5 months of 2026, Russia recorded a 31% decrease in cybercrime cases compared to the same period last year.

World 24h: Gold prices face great pressure

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Latest world news June 27: Gold prices face great pressure; President Vladimir Putin's approval rating in Russia reaches nearly 77%...

Pilot dies after plane crashes into high-rise building in Beijing

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A pilot died when a small plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building, Chinese officials reported on June 27.

Iranian military declares attack on US forces in the Middle East

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The spiral of retaliation escalates between Iran and the US after the attack on June 26.

Hot weather continues to spread and burn Europe, many temperature records broken

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Healthcare, transportation and firefighting systems across Europe are struggling as the heat surges and the risk of forest fires increases.

Come quietly, go quietly

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer left his power positions in the UK, currently resigning as Chairman of the British Labour Party and soon becoming British Prime Minister, in silence, not causing noise like when he came to power.

Russia may completely ban diesel exports for a few months

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Russia affirms sufficient fuel for domestic market, considers completely banning diesel oil exports for a few months.

President Vladimir Putin's approval rating in Russia reaches nearly 77%

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The percentage of Russians expressing confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin in a survey conducted from June 15-21 reached 76.7%.

US threatens to impose 100% tax if Europe imposes tax on digital services

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US President Donald Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on European countries that impose digital tariffs on US companies.