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Europe runs out of gas reserves, struggling to compete for LNG with Asia

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European gas reserves are at a record low as the region is having difficulty in replenishing LNG, amid supply competition with Asia.

Russia's Arctic route witnesses a sharp increase in container volume

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Container transportation through the Northern Maritime Route is increasing rapidly as Russian partners are increasingly interested in this maritime route.

President Trump calls Hung Cao a true warrior

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President Trump called on the Senate to approve Mr. Hung Cao "as soon as possible" for the position of US Navy Secretary.

IAEA confirms Syria's secret nuclear reactor

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After many years of being obscured, the Syrian nuclear reactor dossier gradually revealed itself when the door to international inspection was reopened.

Peru announces severance of diplomatic relations with Iran, still maintains consular relations

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The Peruvian government announced its decision to "break diplomatic relations" with Iran, but still maintain consular relations.

Russia announces additional control of Petrovka residential area in Ukraine

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The latest update from Russia shows that pressure is maintained simultaneously on the entire route, from Sumy to Zaporozhye.

Russia says it has sufficient resources and determination to strengthen military capabilities in the Arctic

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Russia has all means to ensure its security as well as maintain international stability in the Arctic, including strengthening military capabilities.

World on August 14th: US imposes heavy tariffs on imported drones and components

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Europe sharply increases support for Ukraine, while the US tightens tariffs on imported drones and the UK experiences the hottest day of the year... are noteworthy news.

Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought

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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.

Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant

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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.

US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration

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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.

Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean

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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.

Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured

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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.

US strategic oil reserves hit record low after more than 4 decades

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The US Strategic Oil Reserve fell below 300 million barrels and hit its lowest level since 1983.

Ukraine is trying every way to get more Patriot missiles from the US

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The Ukrainian President said Kiev is seeking to buy more Patriot interceptor missiles from the US, amid a sharp drop in supply this year.

Ukraine restricts disclosure of data on Russian missile launches

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The Ukrainian Air Force has stopped publishing some data in the report on Russian missile launches targeting the country.

Iraq sets deadline for foreign forces to complete troop withdrawal

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed that September 30 is the deadline to end the military mission of the international coalition in this country.

Polish President warns the Baltic Sea is not NATO's "home pond

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that recognizing that the Baltic Sea has become NATO's internal waters is not accurate.

Russia tightens encirclement of Ukrainian army in Volchansk

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The direction of Kharkov continued to heat up as the battlefield situation gradually tilted towards Russian forces expanding their encirclement on many fronts.

Map helps the UK monitor and respond to climate change

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Detailed geographical data helps the UK identify areas at risk of flooding, forest fires and proactively respond to natural disasters.