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Ranking Russia in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025
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Russia ranked 5th in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025 according to the Asia Power Index.
The statue of the Goddess of freedom in Brazil collapsed due to strong winds
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A strong wind suddenly collapsed the statue of the Goddess of Liberation, attracting attention in southern Brazil.
Mr. Thaksin's nephew nominated as Thailand's prime minister's candidate
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The Pheu Thai Party nominated former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family member as a prime minister candidate.
Turkey shoots down a mysterious UAV from the Black Sea
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The incident involving a strange uncontrolled UAV increased security concerns in the area, as tensions escalated around the Black Sea's maritime route.
New low pressure likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas
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The new low pressure may enter the Philippine forecast area from December 19.
Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin will meet in Alaska
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President Donald Trump said he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US on August 15.
Three typhoons are expected to strengthen into a typhoon today
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The 2025 typhoon season enters a stressful period with three typhoons in the Pacific and Atlantic at the same time.
Russia continues to attack in Donetsk, Ukraine damages many heavy equipment
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Many heavy weapons from Ukrainian tanks to armored vehicles operating in Donetsk have been destroyed by the Russian army in recent times with airstrikes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds phone talks with Russian President Putin
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President Xi Jinping told President Putin that China was happy to see Russia and the US improve relations.
Storm Podul will enter the East Sea, forecast to have a very wide area of impact
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Typhoon Podul is moving westward, forecast to strengthen further and enter the East Sea in the coming days.
Cambodian Prime Minister Nominates President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
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The Cambodian Prime Minister nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his "exceptional political talent" in ending the Thailand - Cambodia border conflict.
Mr. Trump orders US population census, excluding illegal immigrants
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Trump's new directive aims to excluding illegal immigrants from US official population data.
US to develop Trump transport route in South Caucasus
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The strategic transport route in South Caucasus will be named the Trump route for International Peace and Prosperity.
Russian military steps up UAV attacks on battlefield
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Russian forces are increasing the use of drones to attack targets of the Ukrainian army in many battlefields.
An important milestone in Vietnam - Korea relations
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At the invitation of President of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and his wife, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and his wife, along with the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will pay a state visit to the DPRK from August 10-13, 2025.
Moldova tightens control of Russian gas, pushing up tensions
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Russian gas giant Gazprom on August 7 responded to the Moldova gas agency's revoking of the gas distribution license of Gazprom's subsidiary in the country.
Vietnam continues ASEAN's success story in the new era
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Vietnam's entry into ASEAN is a strategic decision of historical significance, starting the country's strong journey of growth.
Ukraine rushes to borrow more money as it faces a $19 billion deficit
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The Ukrainian president has just discussed with the IMF CEO about new financial support in the context of Kiev facing a $19 billion deficit in 2026.
France extinguishes major fire that burned down 16,000 hectares of forest
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The most serious forest fire in nearly 8 decades has caused great damage to people and property in southern France.
Israeli security cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City
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The Israeli security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City.
