America

Elon Musk points out alarming public debt benchmark for the US

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Billionaire Elon Musk agrees with the view that 50,000 billion USD is a worrying threshold for US public debt.

US sailor who shot comrades on the Kennedy aircraft carrier prepares to go to court

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The US sailor who shot his comrades on the Kennedy aircraft carrier was prosecuted under the Military Justice Code for 2 counts of murder and manslaughter.

World 21. 8: US approves proposal to sell 4.5 billion USD refueling aircraft to Qatar

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US approves $4.5 billion oil tanker sale to Qatar; 7.2 magnitude strong earthquake shakes southern Peru;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 21.

Vietnam resolutely prevents origin fraud of goods

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed that Vietnam is determined to prevent origin fraud and illegal transit of goods.

Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".

Mr. Trump declares unprecedented economic war

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Mr. Trump shifted the focus from the military front to the financial strangulation in the conflict with Iran.

US public debt exceeds $40,000 billion for the first time, interest payments skyrocket

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US national debt exceeded $40,000 billion for the first time, amid prolonged budget deficits and increasing interest payments.

World on August 20th: US and Canada say they are about to reach a final trade agreement

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The US and Canada are about to reach a final trade agreement, many countries condemn Israeli ministers' statements on Gaza... are noteworthy information.

US - South Korea shorten joint military exercises

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Joint military exercises between South Korea and the US are shrinking in scale after US President Donald Trump requested a reduction in this activity.

World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations

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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.

US suspends $1.7 billion border project in Texas National Park

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The $1.7 billion border project at Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA is facing strong opposition from local people and authorities.

World on August 17: Hamas demands pressure on Israel, US reduces exercises with South Korea

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Hamas demands pressure on Israel, Trump reduces the scale of exercises with South Korea, Russia announces shooting down nearly 1,500 UAVs... are noteworthy news.

World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs

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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.

Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm

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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.

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.