July 23, 2026, 11 p.m.

British media: UK will not participate in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

After US President Trump announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the UK emphasized that it would not participate in the blockade operation.

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Mertz: Germany resumes negotiations with Iran

German Chancellor Mertz said that Germany has resumed negotiations with Iran after Iran and the United States reached a fragile ceasefire agreement that might facilitate peace talks.

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British resident doctors stage a six-day strike

Due to the decline in salaries and the pressure on staff, British resident doctors have launched a six-day strike starting from Tuesday.

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Macron: Two French citizens returned home after being placed under house arrest in Iran for over three years

French President Macron said that two French citizens who had been detained by Iran on charges of espionage for over three years had departed for home from Iran on Tuesday.

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The youth unemployment rate has reached a 10-year high. The British military is seizing the opportunity to recruit personnel to address the "military shortage" issue

In the face of the highest level of youth unemployment in over a decade, the British government and the military are attempting to turn this social pressure into an opportunity.

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The UK will hold discussions with over 30 countries on how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The UK is set to convene talks with 30 or so countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Russia encourages students to join the drone unit

Russia is encouraging its domestic students to join the drone units operating in Ukraine, but it emphasizes that this does not mean a full-scale mobilization.

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The global shockwave caused by Russia's suspension of gasoline exports

On April 1st local time, Russia officially implemented a 4-month gasoline export ban, which will end on July 31st.

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The UK has dispatched additional air defense forces to the Persian Gulf region

The British government stated that due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East, they will increase their air defense forces in the Persian Gulf region, including extending the deployment of "Typhoon" fighter jets in Qatar and deploying the "Sky Sword" air defense system to Saudi Arabia.

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Germany's inflation rate is likely to rise further in March. The European Central Bank may raise interest rates earlier.

The US-Israeli war pushed up energy prices, causing the inflation rate in several German states to rise significantly in March.

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