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World 24h: Forecast of risk of low pressure and tropical cyclone in the next 2 weeks

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World news 25.8: Nearly 6,000 sailors still trapped in the Gulf region; Forecast risk of low pressure, tropical cyclone in the next 2 weeks...

US military aircraft unexpectedly lands in Moscow

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A US military transport plane is believed to have landed in Moscow after traveling from the US through Latvia.

China raises orange alert, stops vital ferry route before 3 consecutive storms

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Storm No. 4 (storm Narra) caused heavy rain and floods in Guangxi, forcing Hainan province, China to temporarily suspend ferry operations across the Quỳnh Châu Strait from August 25.

Nearly 6,000 sailors still trapped in the Gulf region

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Six months after the conflict in the Middle East broke out, maritime activity across the Strait of Hormuz sharply decreased, while thousands of sailors remained stranded in the Gulf.

Russia points out paradox in Europe's stance on Ukraine

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The Russian Ambassador to the United Nations said that European countries have supported Ukraine for many years but now want to show their role as peace promoters.

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.