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World on August 12: US fires, neutralizes cargo ship suspected of violating blockade order

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US launches missile to neutralize ship suspected of violating blockade orders; Houthi attacks Saudi Arabian military cargo ship;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 12.

US plans to build deterrent defense line in Indo-Pacific

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The Pentagon revealed that the US is planning to build a deterrent defense line in the Indo-Pacific.

Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.

Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel

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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.

Container ship attacked by helicopter in Oman Bay

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A container ship carrying 17 sailors was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the crew to send an emergency signal and prepare to abandon the ship.

Balance and reduce risk

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With a fairly long tour, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed new efforts in implementing his foreign policy in the context of the world and Northeast Asia situation changing very strongly.

Seawater temperature off California rises unusually high

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The seawater temperature off the coast of California (USA) is unusually high, causing many animal species to face the risk of food shortages and population decline.

Russia has absolute advantage in the Arctic sea route, building a ship to break the ice over 3m

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Russian President Vladimir Putin shared many important information in a meeting with Russian Navy soldiers on July 26, local time.

Iran warns of retaliation against Ukraine after Caspian Sea attack

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Iran warned it would respond after accusing Ukraine of being behind the attack on a commercial ship of this country in the Caspian Sea.

Typhoon Genevieve becomes level 4 hurricane, the strongest since the beginning of the storm season

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Typhoon Genevieve strongly accelerated into a Category 4 hurricane, becoming the first major hurricane since the beginning of this year's storm season.

UK transfers core technology to help Ukraine produce anti-UAV equipment

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Britain strengthens defense support for Ukraine by sharing technology to produce military equipment.

Iran declares conditions for temporary suspension of attack

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Iran affirms its "kick-for-kick" stance as the US temporarily suspends bombardment, amid military advisors warning of target and weapons depletion.

Russia attacks Chernomorsk container port and cargo ship

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The Russian Ministry of Defense said it has used high-precision weapons launched from the sea and drones targeting Ukrainian transport infrastructure.

Germany refuses to disclose secret documents related to Nord Stream explosion

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The German government declined to clarify whether Berlin received a prior warning about the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

World 24h: Forest fires in France and Spain cause 250,000 people to evacuate

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Latest world news July 26: Wildfires spread due to heat and drought in France and Spain; Russia extends ban on gasoline exports...

Israel accused of shelling southern Syria

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Syria accuses Israel of shelling and sending troops deep into villages, while the UN Secretary-General is visiting Damascus.

Iran warns of consequences if the US continues to attack

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The Iranian military affirmed that the scope of combat will expand geographically if the US insists on maintaining air strikes.

Russia attacks UAV production facility in Ukraine

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The Russian army's attack targeted a factory belonging to a technology company in Kiev, Ukraine.

China opens investigation into gene editing test scandal after death of 6-year-old girl

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A Chinese university is investigating information about a gene editing test that led to the death of a 6-year-old girl.

Iran still sold tens of billions of USD of oil during the conflict

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The Iranian Ministry of Oil said it had sold a total of 18 billion USD of oil during the conflict with the US as well as during the ceasefire.