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Wildfire becomes erratic and prompts evacuations in Spain
A wildfire has produced its own winds and whirlwinds, which a firefighter described as making the blaze erratic and unmanageable, and officials…
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China protests EU sanctions on Chinese firms
China formally protested after the European Union included 14 companies from mainland China and Hong Kong in its 21st sanctions package against…
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United States, Britain plan conference to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
The United States and Britain are preparing to host an international conference in London next week to discuss protecting commercial shipping through…
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed after misconduct finding
Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been removed after the court's oversight body found he committed serious…
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SSU strikes Russian fuel sites and radar station
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said its drones carried out synchronised long-range strikes on the night of 23-24 July, hitting oil refining…
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United States strikes Iran as Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has carried out repeated strikes against Iran, completing a 13th night of strikes, while Iran and allied groups have attacked ships…
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UN rights chief urges evacuation of stranded sailors
UN rights chief Volker Turk urged countries to evacuate and repatriate about 6,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, his spokeswoman Shabia…
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EU backs ASEAN and China on South China Sea code
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the EU supports efforts by ASEAN and China to conclude a legally binding code of conduct in the…
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Bahrain activates air sirens after U.S. strikes
Bahrain activated air sirens early Friday to warn residents to shelter after authorities detected fire, an alert issued hours after the United States…
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Houthi attacks push Brent toward US$100
Brent crude jumped as much as 5 percent to above US$98 a barrel after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the…
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Shipowners suspend inbound calls to Ukraine's Black Sea ports
As of 23 July, shipowners have suspended inbound vessel calls to Ukraine's Black Sea ports because of the threat of Russian attacks, agrarian policy…
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Trump calls Iran conflict a skirmish as US launches strikes
President Donald Trump described the confrontation with Iran as a "skirmish" while US forces began new strikes on Iranian military targets to reduce…
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U.S. reinstates blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced the United States is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge a 20% toll on eligible…
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Japan prime minister visits India to deepen ties
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited India as Tokyo and New Delhi agreed to advance cooperation in defence and security, economic…
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US launches strikes on Iran after ship attack
US forces launched strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an operation the US…
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US launches strikes as explosions reported across southern Iran
Multiple explosions were reported early Sunday across southern Iran after the US launched fresh strikes, state broadcasters and the Mehr News Agency…
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Iran warns it may abandon deal with US
Iran warned it would stop following a Pakistan-mediated agreement with the United States that aims to end the Middle East war if Washington's alleged…
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Russia suspends navigation through Don-Azov Canal
Russia has suspended navigation through the Don-Azov Canal after a reported Ukrainian attack on 13 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, including 10…
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US demands Iran stop attacks on ships
Three ships were attacked this week in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US President Donald Trump to order strikes on Iranian targets and to declare a…
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US Treasury sanctions Iranian banker and exchange houses
The US Treasury on July 10 announced new Iran-related sanctions after Iran resumed attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The…
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EU to let Ukraine buy British weapons with €60 billion loan
After months of talks, the EU is close to an agreement with the UK that would let Ukraine use the €60 billion military portion of a €90 billion loan…
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Philippines marks anniversary of tribunal ruling against China
Philippine officials marked the anniversary of a July 12, 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims in the disputed South…
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U.N. reports thousands of civilian casualties in Ukraine war
A U.N. spokesperson said preliminary OHCHR figures show at least 16,402 civilians, including 802 children, killed and 48,428 injured, including 2,948…
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Israel warns it can resume military strikes against Iran
Israel's defense minister warned the country is prepared to resume military strikes against Iran "with even greater force" as the army stands ready…
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