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Former Chief of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) Dong Jianhua passed away at the age of 89
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Former Chief of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) Dong Jianhua passed away at the age of 89.
Series of consequences when Brent oil approaches the 100 USD mark
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Oil prices rose more than 1% and approached the 100 USD/barrel mark as Middle East tensions threatened supply, raising the risk of inflation rebounding.
Ukraine finalizes purchase of 1,000 Patriot missiles with loan from Europe
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Ukraine is seeking to strengthen its air defense capabilities in the context of increasing demand for weapons and defense resources.
Nearly 1,100 flights in the UK canceled due to air traffic control incident
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A technical incident in the UK air traffic control system has caused more than 1,000 flights to be canceled, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.
US announces continued targeting Iranian oil tanker
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Washington will continue to target Iranian oil tankers.
World 24h: Russia's assessment of the Nord Stream sabotage
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World news 22. 8: Russia assesses Nord Stream sabotage caused economic damage to Germany; Sweden identifies suspect in sword attack at school...
Mr. Trump wants to run for a third presidential term if law allows it
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President Donald Trump said he would be happy if US law was changed to allow him to run for a third term.
New storm officially forms near the East Sea, Northwest Pacific storms rush in
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Typhoon Gaenari formed off the coast of Japan, bringing the number of tropical cyclones named in the Northwest Pacific this year to 20.
Mr. Trump drives the Beast car at a street race in the US capital
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The 250th anniversary of the founding of the country closed with an unprecedented sporting event, when Mr. Trump will drive himself at a street race.
Japanese father leaves his son for hours on Mount Fuji to continue climbing
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A careless decision in the midst of the Japanese father's mountain climbing journey put the child in a dangerous situation.
Ukraine runs out of resources, the West is short of 36 billion USD in funding
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The gap between commitment and disbursement is putting Ukraine's budget at a difficult problem.
$400 million dance hall at the White House allowed to continue construction
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The US Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue building a ballroom at the White House.
US imposes 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods after failed negotiations
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US heavy tariffs on some Canadian products officially took effect on August 22.
Sweden identifies suspect in sword attack at school
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Swedish authorities said that the suspect in the sword attack at the school was a young man about 18 years old.
Shopping center in Ukraine bombed, at least 15 people killed
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An UAV airstrike targeting a crowded shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured 130 others.
Israel reacts after red notice request for Prime Minister Netanyahu from Turkey
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Israel responds to Turkey's request for Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Russia assesses Nord Stream sabotage causes economic damage to Germany
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Russia believes that the Nord Stream incident is causing damage to Germany and creating a "shock" in Poland.
Public debt and America's long-term problem
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The US government officially confirmed that the US public debt has exceeded the $40,000 trillion mark. Along with public debt, interest payments and the level of budget deficit have also escalated. Notably, there are 3 things here.
India tightens management and protection of wild elephant herds
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India is asking states to protect elephant migration corridors and prevent harassment measures that endanger this species.
Forecast of the direction of storm Saudel to strengthen into a super typhoon
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Storm Saudel is rapidly intensifying and is likely to reach US super typhoon level on August 23.
