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World 24h: Forecast of storm Lowell changing direction, increasing risk of impact
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World News 24h: Storm Lowell accelerates, may replace the storm in the next 24-48 hours; World gold prices lose momentum to recover, falling close to the 4,400 USD/ounce mark...
Relatives of Philippine President accused of corruption
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Former Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Martin Romualdez is accused of being involved in a large-scale corruption scandal surrounding flood control projects in the country.
Belgium arrests spy suspect for selling chip technology secrets to foreign countries
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Belgian authorities said on September 7 that they had arrested a suspected spy accused of selling trade secrets of a chip manufacturer.
China puts world-leading eye satellite into Nepal's relief operation
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China's space observation technology is becoming the first layer of defense against natural disasters.
Mr. Trump transforms into a superhero in new AI video from the White House
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The White House on September 6 (US time) posted an AI video, depicting US President Donald Trump in the image of the superhero Green Lantern.
US Navy secretly supports cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Navy is said to be secretly supporting merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing instability in negotiations with Iran.
Large oil tanker explodes, causing fuel leak near the Strait of Hormuz
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A large Greek oil tanker was damaged after an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a leak of fuel into the sea.
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as new US airstrikes target Iran threaten the fragile negotiation process.
North Korea tests a series of mixed weapons
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North Korea continues to upgrade its modern combat capabilities with missiles and rocket-propelled artillery integrating new technologies.
Big factory chemical tank burst in the US, 9 people missing, the scene is too dangerous for rescue
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9 employees missing, 1 person killed after a chemical tank burst at a paper mill in Washington, USA.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in the Sumy region
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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled two settlements, Zapselye and Ryasnoye, in the Sumy region in the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe
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World news May 26: Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa, Mastercard; Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe...
New tropical depression forms, El Nino has a 92% chance of appearing
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The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression in the afternoon of May 26.
Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji
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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.
Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country
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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.
Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets
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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management
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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.
