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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.
Honduras warns of drought with 80% of territory due to El Nino
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Widespread drought has caused reservoir water levels to decrease, crop failures and livestock deaths in many areas of Honduras.
Russia controls Matyashevo in Donetsk, opening the way to the Dobropolye area
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The Matyashevo logistics line once again became a decisive factor in the conflict situation on Russia's key offensive direction in Donetsk.
Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam
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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.
Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market
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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.
Iran threatens heavy retaliation if the US retaliates
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Iran warns it will launch a strong retaliatory strike if the US continues to attack again.
Iran's Supreme Leader makes tough statements on the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a tough statement on the Strait of Hormuz, protecting the country's nuclear and missile programs.
Russia participates in negotiations on a plan to remove uranium from Iran
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The IAEA is negotiating with Russia and some countries on a plan to remove enriched uranium from Iran.
Russia tightened the siege around Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region
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Russia's capture of Novodmitrovka is exerting strong pressure by surrounding all Kiev forces stationed in Konstantinovka.
US may use $15 million Dark Eagle supersonic missile to attack Iran
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The US military is considering bringing the long-range supersonic missile Dark Eagle worth $15 million to the Middle East.
World 24h: Russia expands LNG fleet
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World News 30. 4: Hotline of 18 people on duty to rescue ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Russia expands LNG fleet...
US may reduce troops in Germany as Trump sends new signal
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US President Donald Trump is considering reducing the number of US troops in Germany, amid tensions with the German Chancellor and the NATO alliance.
US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East
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US withdraws aircraft carrier from Middle East, reducing military power amid tensions with Iran.
Finland could become a target for Russian missiles if it opens up nuclear weapons
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Finland will become a legitimate target for Russian missiles if it imports nuclear weapons.
US proposes new maritime alliance to restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US calls on other countries to join a new international alliance to help ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia expands LNG fleet as Europe tightens imports
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All newly added LNG ships have been renamed and moved to fly the Russian flag. Previously, these ships were owned by an Oman company.
Trump and Putin phone call for the 12th time
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Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin discussed many topics, including a ceasefire on Victory Day, the peace process in Ukraine and the situation in Iran.
The mystery of the location of 11 tons of Iranian uranium
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Since 8 years ago, when the US withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran has accumulated about 11 tons of enriched uranium and the location of this uranium remains a mystery.
Hotline of 18 people on duty to rescue ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The UK Maritime Emergency Center plays a 24/7 switchboard role in remote rescue for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on April 29 that the country's forces had controlled two settlements of the same name, Novodmitrovka, in Sumy and Donetsk provinces.
