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EU's remaining gas source at risk of disruption
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The world's two leading energy groups, the US and Qatar, have warned that they could stop supplying gas to Europe if the EU does not relax the new sustainability law.
Potential super typhoon Uwan is about to appear near the East Sea
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The super typhoon is forecast to enter the Philippine Forecast Area (PAR) this weekend.
Global gold accumulation has not cooled down despite record prices
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Total net gold purchases will reach about 220 tons in the third quarter of 2025, with Kazakhstan, Brazil and Türkiye buying the most.
World 24h: Latest forecast on the direction of storm Kalmaegi
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World news 4.11: Underground vents remain open for Russian gas to seep into the EU; Latest forecast on the path of storm Kalmaegi...
Ukraine attacks a series of Russian energy facilities, causing large fires and widespread power outages
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Ukrainian UAVs simultaneously attacked many energy and industrial facilities deep in Russian territory, causing large fires at refineries and power outages in many areas.
Forecast of the time when the tropical depression near the East Sea will strengthen into a storm
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The tropical depression near the East Sea, called Huaning by the Philippine weather agency, is forecast to strengthen into a storm.
World 24h: Storm Erin forecast to intensify again and threaten until midweek
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World news 18.8: Ukraine is at risk of being overtaken in its efforts to join the EU; Storm Erin has made the first impact, forecast to strengthen again and threaten to midweek...
Increasing number of casualties in the explosion of the Russian gun factory
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On August 18, the death toll from an explosion at a factory in the Ryazan region (Russia) last week increased to 20 people and 134 others were injured.
Chinese ship appears near Alaska, US sends surveillance plane
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The US Coast Guard deploys surveillance aircraft to check the operations of the Chinese research fleet in the Arctic.
Russia blocks Ukrainian attack on Crimea bridge
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On August 18, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had thwarted a Ukrainian terrorist attack on the Crimea bridge.
Tropical depression has not dissipated, a series of new low pressure is forecast to form around the East Sea
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The tropical depression in the East Sea causes heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas in the context of storms near the East Sea increasing until the end of the year.
Australian airline fined 90 million AUD for illegal dismissal of employee
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The Australian Federal Court has imposed a record fine on Qantas after years of legal dispute.
EU decides to provide military aid to Ukraine, fears of peace talks with Russia collapse
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The European Union (EU) will continue to provide military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns about the collapse of peace negotiations with Russia.
King of Bhutan and Queen Mother begin State visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of August 18, the King of Bhutan and the Queen Mother arrived in Hanoi, starting a state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22.
German Foreign Minister calls for increased pressure on Russia
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The German Foreign Minister called for increased pressure on Russia as Mr. Trump prepares to welcome Mr. Zelensky and many European leaders.
Ukraine risks being overwhelmed in its efforts to join the EU
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Moldova could surpass Ukraine in its bid to become a member of the European Union (EU).
Acting Prime Minister of Thailand protects Ms. Paetongtarn before the fateful verdict
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The Acting Prime Minister of Thailand called on the public to put their trust in Ms. Paetongtarn and the Pheu Thai Party before the historic verdict of the Constitutional Court.
Mr. Trump sends a strong message to Ukraine about Crimea and NATO
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US President Donald Trump said Ukraine could not reclaim Crimea or join NATO, right before the US meeting on August 18.
Russia - US meet at the top, bilateral relations exchange
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The first meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during Trump's second term has many differences compared to the two times they met in 2018 and 2019.
Storm Erin makes first impact, forecast to intensify again and threaten to strengthen by midweek
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Hurricane Erin - a rapidly intensifying storm over the weekend into a super typhoon - will continue to maintain its strong intensity this week.
