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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.
World on August 22: Iran calls for abandoning USD in trade
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Iran calls for reducing USD dependence; IEA warns of Hormuz Strait crisis; 10 African countries tighten borders due to Ebola... are noteworthy information.
Making international commitments a practical resource to serve national development
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung chaired an inter-sectoral meeting on reviewing and urging the implementation of international commitments and agreements.
The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate
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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.
Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany
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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.
World 24h: Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight
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Latest world news 20.8: Gold prices rise sharply, FOMC meeting minutes reveal worries about inflation; Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight...
Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
President Trump expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the end of the year
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US President Donald Trump said he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in an effort to restore relations between the two leaders.
British Prime Minister allocates 15% of salary to help homeless people nationwide
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a plan to support the homeless, with the goal of ending the situation of sleeping on the streets before Christmas.
Mr. Trump declares unprecedented economic war
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Mr. Trump shifted the focus from the military front to the financial strangulation in the conflict with Iran.
Iran almost stops exporting oil to foreign markets
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Iran has almost stopped exporting oil to foreign markets, but the Governor of the Central Bank affirmed that the country still has foreign exchange reserves.
Chinese Ambassador assesses Japan has enough materials to make 5,500 nuclear warheads
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Japan is holding enough materials to manufacture about 5,500 nuclear warheads, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.
US public debt exceeds $40,000 billion for the first time, interest payments skyrocket
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US national debt exceeded $40,000 billion for the first time, amid prolonged budget deficits and increasing interest payments.
Death toll rises in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
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A landslide occurred at an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic, killing at least 100 people.
