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Turkey increases defense spending by 229% in the next 3 years
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Turkey has announced a plan to increase its defense budget by 229% within the framework of the Mid-Term Economic Program for the period 2027 - 2029.
Norway deploys artillery close to Russian border
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Norway has deployed an artillery battalion of 4 K9 self-propelled guns manufactured by South Korea near the border with Russia.
Hurricane Lowell accelerates, may replace the storm in the next 24-48 hours
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Hurricane Lowell suddenly changed direction to the east and accelerated its movement, possibly soon experiencing a new eye-catching hurricane cycle as it approaches Hawaii.
New Australian bill forces social media to allow bot bot botting algorithms
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The Australian government is preparing to enact a law forcing technology companies to allow users to turn off algorithms and self-determine the content displayed on their personal pages.
At least 10 people killed in fireworks explosion in Mexico
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Local authorities confirmed a fireworks explosion kept in a church in central Mexico, killing at least 10 people and injuring 64 others.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
President Trump expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the end of the year
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US President Donald Trump said he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in an effort to restore relations between the two leaders.
British Prime Minister allocates 15% of salary to help homeless people nationwide
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a plan to support the homeless, with the goal of ending the situation of sleeping on the streets before Christmas.
Mr. Trump declares unprecedented economic war
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Mr. Trump shifted the focus from the military front to the financial strangulation in the conflict with Iran.
Iran almost stops exporting oil to foreign markets
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Iran has almost stopped exporting oil to foreign markets, but the Governor of the Central Bank affirmed that the country still has foreign exchange reserves.
Chinese Ambassador assesses Japan has enough materials to make 5,500 nuclear warheads
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Japan is holding enough materials to manufacture about 5,500 nuclear warheads, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.
US public debt exceeds $40,000 billion for the first time, interest payments skyrocket
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US national debt exceeded $40,000 billion for the first time, amid prolonged budget deficits and increasing interest payments.
Death toll rises in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
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A landslide occurred at an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic, killing at least 100 people.
Neneng low pressure accelerates, warning of heavy rain and strong gusts of wind in the next 24 hours
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Tropical depression Neneng is accelerating towards Taiwan (China), while the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain and strong winds in many areas of the Philippines.
World on August 20th: US and Canada say they are about to reach a final trade agreement
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The US and Canada are about to reach a final trade agreement, many countries condemn Israeli ministers' statements on Gaza... are noteworthy information.
Italy releases 80,000 octopuses to deal with blue crab invasion
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Italian scientists release thousands of juvenile octopuses into the sea to solve the problem of blue crab encroachment and protect the country's aquaculture industry.
Russia controls 400 buildings in the Vodyanskoye region of Donetsk
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Russia has pushed all Ukrainian forces out of about 400 buildings in the campaign to control Vodyanskoye.
