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China successfully recalls reusable missiles on land
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A Chinese space startup has successfully recovered a land-based missile.
Neneng low pressure approaches the mainland, may make landfall in the next 24 hours
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Tropical depression Neneng is moving rapidly in a west-northwest direction, possibly approaching or making landfall in the next 24 hours.
Russian general offers a scenario predicting the future of the state of Israel
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The Russian general said that the conflict in the Middle East is at risk of continuing to escalate and Israel may no longer exist as a nation.
Trump postpones 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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US President Donald Trump has postponed a series of tariffs expected to be imposed on Canadian goods.
Yemeni army intensifies Houthi attacks
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Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi continues with attacks by missiles and UAVs in many areas.
Japan will test hypersonic missiles in Australia
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Japan will conduct hypersonic missile tests and many other types of ammunition on Australian territory.
New maritime route attracts many countries, opening a way to replace the Suez Canal
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India, South Korea, UAE and many Southeast Asian countries are increasingly interested in the Arctic shipping route, in the context that traditional transport routes face many risks.
More than 600 UAVs rushed towards Moscow at night
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More than 600 UAVs are believed to have flown towards Moscow and the surrounding area, in the largest attack aimed at the Russian capital in the past 2 years.
US suspends $1.7 billion border project in Texas National Park
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The $1.7 billion border project at Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA is facing strong opposition from local people and authorities.
Ukrainian UAV attacks oil tanker in Black Sea
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Kazakhstan's main oil export route through Russian ports is targeted by Ukrainian UAVs, adding risks to global energy supplies.
Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza
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A tough stance was put forward by Israel immediately after a high-level contact with the US, closing the possibility of concessions on force deployment.
School shooting in the Philippines, 1 student killed
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The shooting shocked the Philippines, killing a student at a secondary school.
Ukraine plans to mobilize more than 100 billion USD in financial aid
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The Ukrainian government is expected to mobilize about 101 billion USD in financial support from international partners in the period 2026-2027.
Trump: The US is bringing millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US is completely controlling the Strait of Hormuz and is taking millions of barrels of oil out of this area every week.
2 consecutive low pressures appear in the East Sea after 2 strong storms
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It is forecasted that after 2 strong storms in the western Pacific basin, 2 low pressure areas will appear continuously in the northern East Sea area.
World on August 18: Mr. Trump reveals that Mr. Kim Jong Un responded to the dialogue proposal
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US President Donald Trump said that he is making the situation "much safer" through his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russia continues to gain control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced progress in Donetsk and Zaporozhye along with data on the loss of nearly 1,500 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
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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
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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
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The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
