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Vietnam is forecast to grow the highest in Southeast Asia
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Vietnam continues to be forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report updated in July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on July 8.
Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO in the next 10 years
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov believes that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO for at least the next 10 years.
Russia announces demotion of commander of elite UAV unit of Ukraine
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Russia claims two Ukrainian officers have been killed in the special military operation area.
German Parliament rejects proposal to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine
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The German Parliament has rejected the Green Party's proposal to increase military aid to Ukraine, including the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles.
The world experiences the second hottest June in history
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The global experience is the second hottest June in history, as many regions record unusually high temperatures.
North Korea announces new cluster bomb missiles and electromagnetic weapons
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North Korea shows off its new modern military capabilities, with cluster bomb missiles and an electromagnetic warfare system.
Forecast of when Typhoon Caloy will appear, possibly strengthening into a super typhoon
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The tropical depression may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week and strengthen into Typhoon Caloy.
Towards a breakthrough in Vietnam - Laos economic cooperation
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At the invitation of Politburo Member, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee Vilay Lakhamphong, Politburo Member, Standing Secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tran Cam Tu led a high-level Vietnamese delegation on an official visit to the Lao People's Democratic Republic on April 9.
Iran unexpectedly directs oil tankers across the Strait of Hormuz along two new routes
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a directive requiring all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to comply with two new routes.
Iran accuses US of breaking agreement, rejecting negotiations and ceasefire
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Iran accused the US of violating 3 framework terms of the agreement, saying that ceasefire and negotiation are "unreasonable".
Revealing Iran's weapons capable of shooting down US F-15 fighters
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The US F-15 fighter jet may have been shot down by an Iranian air defense system originating from the Soviet Union or Russia, according to experts.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy source, eliminates more than 1,110 enemy soldiers
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Russia attacked fuel facilities, energy, ports and deployment positions of the Ukrainian army, April 8.
Russian intelligence: EU secretly studies nuclear weapons production capacity
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Russian intelligence said that the European Union (EU) is secretly seeking to build nuclear weapons production capabilities.
Russia warns neighbor suspected of opening airspace for Ukraine to attack Baltic oil port
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The Russian Foreign Ministry issued warnings to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, accusing them of supporting Ukraine in the Russian oil port attack campaign.
World 24h: Forecast of new low pressure forming near the Philippines
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World news 8: 4: New Zealand urges the US to deploy oil tankers to support the Pacific region; Forecast of new low pressure forming near the Philippines...
US commits to Israel on Iran's goal of complete denuclearization
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Israel said the US has agreed with the country on its persistent request for Iran to eliminate all nuclear materials and ballistic missiles during the 14-day ceasefire.
Iran's 10-point plan: Ambition to establish new order in the Middle East
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The US and Iran have officially reached a 14-day ceasefire agreement to consider a 10-point peace plan to completely end the conflict.
Hungary believes Ukraine must soon lift the blockade on Russian oil
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The Hungarian government believes that immediately after the parliamentary elections on April 12, the country will resume receiving oil from Russia.
New Zealand urges US to deploy oil tankers to support the Pacific region
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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters asked the US to deploy backup fuel tankers to the region to reduce pressure from the Middle East crisis.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into the sea
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North Korea's new military move increases tensions, extinguishing hopes of improving inter-Korean relations.
