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World 24h: Forecast low pressure near the Philippines may strengthen into a storm
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Latest world news 16.9: New low pressure rapidly progresses, forecast to strengthen into a storm; China opens a canal connecting deep inland areas with the sea...
Canada may become the first EU ally
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The EU proposes that Canada become the first "associated member", expanding bilateral cooperation from trade to technology, defense and energy.
Russian experts say the US is ready to gamble on AI risks to gain military advantage
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Russian experts believe that the US accepts the risk of AI to humanity to maintain control over military AI systems.
China opens a canal connecting deep inland with the sea
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China opens a new waterway to shorten the sea distance of deep inland areas.
Houthi declares to shoot down F-15 with self-made missiles, Saudi Arabian fighters must retreat
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Houthi claims to have shot down Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jets, accusing Riyadh of conducting more than 450 airstrikes in 7 Yemeni provinces over the past week.
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.
Cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz attacked, United Nations suspends evacuation plan
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The cargo ship attack disrupted the evacuation campaign of thousands of sailors and raised concerns about control of the vital maritime route.
