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Sleepless night at the airport
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The flight from Urumqi to Hong Kong (China) airport was delayed by 30 minutes, so passengers connecting to Hanoi could not catch the next flight - the last flight of the day.
US recalls nearly 19 million eggs due to suspected bacterial contamination
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The US Food and Drug Administration raised the warning level for the recall of nearly 19 million eggs due to the risk of salmonella infection.
Serbia affirms not joining NATO
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed that the country has no plans to join NATO and continues to maintain military neutrality.
Reading newspapers in Russia
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Visiting relatives in Russia in the middle of summer 2026, I certainly still carry the habit of reading newspapers. After 7 years, since the summer of 2019, I have returned to Russia. I cannot help but be surprised and happy to see with my own eyes the very good and surprising changes, even though online, I still regularly read a few Russian newspapers every day. And I found a few places selling newspapers, buying a few paper newspapers. Russian newspapers, of course, also have many changes...
Typhoon Lala intensifies rapidly, forecast of landfall time
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Tropical storm Lala is strengthening and heading towards the Hawaiian archipelago, with the risk of causing strong winds, heavy rain, high waves and flash floods in the coming days.
World 15. 8: President Trump says he will soon declare "Hormuz is part of US territory
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President Trump will soon consider the Strait of Hormuz to belong to the US; Hamas commander killed in Israeli attack;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 15.
Trump rejects concerns about conditions on US aircraft carriers
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President Trump rejected concerns about the living conditions and mental health of soldiers on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln after nearly 9 months of deployment.
7.7 magnitude strong earthquake in Indonesia, signs of tsunami warning appear
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on the morning of August 15.
Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency
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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.
6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General
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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.
Russia warns NATO is militarizing the Arctic
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Russia warns that NATO's increased military operations in the Arctic could threaten regional stability.
US plans to establish first multinational drone strike force in the Middle East`
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The US is expected to establish the first multinational drone strike force, with the expected participation of partners in the Middle East region.
Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate
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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.
737 MAX returns to the focus in efforts to revive Boeing
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Below are notable milestones in the development process of the Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft line.
US reveals number 1 priority when confronting Iran, putting nuclear weapons ahead
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US Vice President JD Vance said Washington prioritizes keeping oil and gas prices low, while preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons.
Russia calculates the number of Patriot missiles Ukraine may receive from the US
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Russia believes that the amount of Patriot missiles that Ukraine requested the US to supply will only partially meet Kiev's air defense needs.
2 UAE ships simultaneously attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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2 UAE oil tankers attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran accused of being behind
Russia announces additional control of Petrovka residential area in Ukraine
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The latest update from Russia shows that pressure is maintained simultaneously on the entire route, from Sumy to Zaporozhye.
Russia says it has sufficient resources and determination to strengthen military capabilities in the Arctic
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Russia has all means to ensure its security as well as maintain international stability in the Arctic, including strengthening military capabilities.
World on August 14th: US imposes heavy tariffs on imported drones and components
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Europe sharply increases support for Ukraine, while the US tightens tariffs on imported drones and the UK experiences the hottest day of the year... are noteworthy news.
