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World 24h: Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall
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World news 19.8: Employees of uranium enrichment facilities for Ukraine vote to strike; Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall...
Harvard University agrees to pay for settlement of human body parts sale scandal
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Harvard University has agreed to spend 53 million USD on a settlement after the former mortuary manager stole and sold donated human bodies.
Depression officially strengthens into Typhoon Saudel, forecast thunderstorms in many areas
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Tropical depression Saudel has strengthened into a tropical storm with winds of 75 km/h, while low pressure Neneng continues to move in a west-northwest direction.
China successfully recalls reusable missiles on land
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A Chinese space startup has successfully recovered a land-based missile.
Neneng low pressure approaches the mainland, may make landfall in the next 24 hours
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Tropical depression Neneng is moving rapidly in a west-northwest direction, possibly approaching or making landfall in the next 24 hours.
Russian general offers a scenario predicting the future of the state of Israel
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The Russian general said that the conflict in the Middle East is at risk of continuing to escalate and Israel may no longer exist as a nation.
Trump postpones 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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US President Donald Trump has postponed a series of tariffs expected to be imposed on Canadian goods.
Yemeni army intensifies Houthi attacks
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Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi continues with attacks by missiles and UAVs in many areas.
Ukrainian uranium enrichment facility employees vote to strike
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More than 200 employees at Urenco's uranium enrichment facility in the UK voted to strike after disagreeing with the 4.1% wage increase proposal.
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.
Just listed, shares of Chinese company making humanoid robots increased by 629%
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Shares of Chinese humanoid robot company Unitree rose more than 600% in the first trading session in Shanghai.
3 tropical depressions simultaneously form, forecast rain for many days
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Three tropical depressions are forming simultaneously around the East Sea, including 1 tropical depression in the East Sea.
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.
South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
Russia declares control of 2 residential areas in Donetsk, Ukraine suffers heavy losses
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Russia announced that its forces controlled 2 more residential areas in Donetsk and caused damage of about 1,445 troops to Ukraine in 24 hours.
Qatar sets key conditions for US-Iran to return to negotiating table
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Qatar said efforts in the region are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, creating conditions for the US and Iran to resume negotiations.
