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Trump seeks payment for protecting Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (July 13) he wanted Gulf nations to reimburse the United States for helping protect the Strait of Hormuz and regional security. - REUTERS

Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China's Chengde

Floodwaters carried cars away in Chengde, Hebei province, eyewitness video released on Sunday (July 12) showed. The floods came after Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast an...

Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Suu Kyi will be looked after: envoy

Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN were told on Sunday (July 12) by their Myanmar counterpart that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and would be looked after, ASEAN's special envoy to Myanmar said. - REUTER...

South Korean singles look for love at Buddhist retreat

At a temple on South Korea's northeastern coast, young singles are taking a different approach to dating. Blindfolded trust walks, tea sessions and shared activities are all part of a matchmaking retreat designed to help strangers build meaningful co...

France, Spain face off in World Cup semi

ARLINGTON, United States - France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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