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Conflict with Iran could cost the US an additional 2-3 billion USD per month

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The cost of the US armed conflict with Iran has reached 38 billion USD, while the fighting continues to drag on and shows no signs of cooling down.

US Vice President predicts conflict with Iran is about to move into a new phase

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US Vice President predicts conflict with Iran will move to a new phase in the next few months.

US stocks hit floor red as Fed enters interest rate policy meeting

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The US stock market simultaneously fell as investors predicted the US Federal Reserve would continue to raise interest rates in the September session.

US Middle East ally is seeking dialogue with Iran

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The former US Secretary of State said that Middle East allies are disappointed with Washington's security commitments and are stepping up dialogue with Iran.

China opens vocational school for humanoid robots

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From a performance role, human-shaped robots in China are accelerating their penetration into life and production lines thanks to breakthroughs in data training.

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.

US airstrikes Iran after cargo ship attacked

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US forces raided Iranian missile and unmanned aerial vehicle depots as well as coastal radar positions on June 26, local time.

Russia controls more Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy in the past week

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In the week from June 20-26, forces of the Northern Russia Operations Group announced that they had further controlled the Ivolzhanskoye community in the Sumy region.

World 24h: Record rain in China's desert city

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World news June 26: Nord Stream 2 declares legal war with EU; Record rain in China's desert city...

Iran and IAEA exchange views on nuclear inspection

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The nuclear monitoring agency revealed the first technical contacts amid Iran's insistence that it has not yet opened the bombed facilities.

World-class hydropower plant in China officially put into operation

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World-class hydropower plant in China Song Jiangkou officially connected to China's power grid.

Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison

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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.

Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support

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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).

Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn

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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.

Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute

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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.

Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach

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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.

Desert city in China welcomes record rainfall

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Unusual heavy rain in the Chinese desert region raises concerns about extreme weather trends and long-term impacts.

Number of deaths from Ebola in Congo exceeds 300, government tightens control

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The Ebola outbreak in Congo killed hundreds of people, forcing authorities to tighten strict travel regulations.

Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO

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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.

Relief efforts after double earthquake in Venezuela

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The double earthquake in Venezuela killed at least 188 people and injured 1,520 others.