World
President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
|
President Trump said he had directed Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea for a number of reasons.
Many Middle Eastern countries secretly bring oil through the Strait of Hormuz
|
Many oil tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are said to have quietly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to maintaining oil supply in the context of the Middle East conflict.
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean soldier crosses border line
|
The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
Iran asks Qatar to allow investigation into 3 missing pilots
|
Iran proposes Qatar to allow the Iranian military investigation team to enter the country to verify information related to 3 pilots missing since March.
8 countries protest Israel rejects Gaza peace roadmap
|
8 countries condemned Israel for rejecting the Gaza peace roadmap, saying that this country is hindering efforts to end the conflict.
Russia calculates the number of Patriot missiles Ukraine may receive from the US
|
Russia believes that the amount of Patriot missiles that Ukraine requested the US to supply will only partially meet Kiev's air defense needs.
2 UAE ships simultaneously attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz
|
2 UAE oil tankers attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran accused of being behind
Russia announces additional control of Petrovka residential area in Ukraine
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
|
The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
US strategic oil reserves hit record low after more than 4 decades
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that recognizing that the Baltic Sea has become NATO's internal waters is not accurate.
