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US has no plans for new attacks targeting Iran
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The US completely shifted its focus to the economic front, calculating that pressure would pull Iran back to the negotiating table.
Discovery of 11,000-year-old leopard rider in Turkey
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Archaeologists discovered a 11,000-year-old stone statue depicting a person sitting on a leopard's back in Karahantepe, a Neolithic archaeological site in southeastern Turkey.
US prepares to revoke visas for a series of asylum seekers
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The US is coordinating to review and revoke non-immigrant visas for foreigners who enter the country as short-term visitors but then apply for asylum.
US suspends global visa schedule
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The US announced the temporary suspension of visa interview appointments for applicants around the world.
Russia reveals plan to map the North Pole
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Russia's North Pole-43 expedition will deploy more than 50 research missions, focusing on oceans, geophysics, atmosphere and the North Pole.
President Trump imposes 15% tax on important materials for chip production
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US President Donald Trump has just signed a decree imposing a 15% tariff and stipulating the minimum import price for polysilicon, in order to promote domestic production.
Trump: Russia-Ukraine conflict is the most difficult conflict ever to deal with
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US President Donald Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are progressing.
SpaceX rocket fragment hits the Moon after more than 1 year of drifting
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The SpaceX rocket fragment, about the size of a bus, hit the surface of the Moon as predicted.
Mr. Trump signs new decree tightening "birth tourism" in the US
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US President Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order targeting people entering the US under the guise of tourism but actually to have children.
Total solar eclipse on August 12 opens the door to decoding the biggest mysteries of the Sun
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Scientists plan to use the full solar eclipse next week to learn more about the volatile and unpredictable nature of the Sun.
New low pressure may strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours
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A new low pressure area is forecast to strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours, leading to heavy rain in Southeast Asia in the coming days.
World 24h: 3 storms operating in the Western Pacific
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Latest world news 6.8: Gold price reverses flow to break through, cash flow returns to precious metals; Western Pacific has 3 storms at the same time...
China builds planetary protection laboratory
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China's new facility will serve the mission of studying Mars specimens, with a two-way protection system to prevent the risk of biological pollution.
Crocodile approaches residential area as lake water in Kenya rises
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Lake water levels in Kenya have risen to a record high, bringing crocodiles and hippos closer to residential areas, threatening people's lives.
Main seaports blocked, Ukraine loses more than 1 billion USD
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Ukraine's main trading ports are still stagnant, causing maritime transport and export activities of this country to face many difficulties.
Italian opposition party continues to oppose arms aid to Ukraine
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Italy's Five-Star Movement party affirmed that it will continue to oppose arms aid packages to Ukraine and called for prioritizing negotiated solutions.
600km2 oil spill threatens the marine ecosystem off Oman
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Oil slick spreading up to 600km2 from an oil tanker stranded off Oman is seriously threatening the protected marine ecosystem in the area.
Iran agrees to open temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Oman on opening a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, which can operate for 2-4 months.
Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in the Ukraine conflict
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The Russian Embassy rejects allegations related to a network recruiting former Colombian soldiers.
Trump declares Venezuelan oil is a US spoils of war
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US President Donald Trump declared Venezuelan oil a US "spoils of war" after the military campaign to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro's administration.
