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El Nino approaches record threshold, Panama Canal seriously short of water
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The El Nino phenomenon is strengthening and may reach a record level, while drought has caused damage from Central America to Indonesia.
Promoting research and innovation cooperation with Stanford Business School
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General Secretary and President To Lam received Professor Sarah Anne Soule, Principal of Stanford Business School.
Launching AI virtual assistant, Meta stock jumps 11%
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The stock market simultaneously recovered on the morning of September 22 thanks to the boost from Meta's new AI assistant and optimistic signals from US-China technology negotiations.
US plans to restore Cold War base in Greenland
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The US plans to put 2 more military bases in Greenland into operation under an agreement to be signed with Denmark.
Chinese robot dance group advances to US Talent Search final
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Dance steps on television are becoming a public test for China's human-shaped robot ambitions.
Forecast of the first impacts of Typhoon Dujuan, heavy rain up to 350mm
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Typhoon Dujuan approaching Japan causes heavy rain, strong winds and raises the risk of flooding and landslides in many areas.
Sri Lanka brings 3 monks onto plane to pray for rain amidst drought
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The Sri Lankan Air Force has put Buddhist monks on planes to perform rain praying rituals in areas affected by drought.
New low pressure area appears after Typhoon Dujuan, bad weather forecast
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A new low pressure area appeared after Typhoon Dujuan, while the southwest monsoon caused thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides in many areas.
Russia announces interception of Ukraine's record UAV attack
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Russia affirmed that it successfully intercepted the largest-scale attack since the beginning of the war, including nearly 2,000 aircraft and missiles launched by Ukraine on September 20.
World on September 21st: Saudi Arabia rains bombs on Yemen
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Saudi Arabia launches 28 airstrikes on Houthi forces in Yemen, signals of meeting between Mr. Zelensky and Mr. Trump,... are noteworthy international news.
Global freshwater resources decline for a decade
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Freshwater reserves on Earth tend to decline for a decade, while the global water cycle is increasingly unpredictable.
Russia shoots down 450 UAVs heading towards Moscow on election day
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking drones on an "unprecedented" scale during the country's parliamentary elections.
World 24h: Malaysia will send aircraft and 3 helicopters to support Indonesia in fighting forest fires
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World news 20/9: Mr. Trump returns to the White House earlier than planned; Malaysia will send aircraft and 3 helicopters to support Indonesia in fighting forest fires...
10 lions die suspected of poisoning in Tanzania
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Tanzanian authorities have discovered 10 dead lions suspected of being poisoned at the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve.
Interceptor missile stockpile depleted, Saudi Arabia makes urgent request
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The interceptor ammunition depot ran out before the Houthi attack on September 19, forcing Saudi Arabia to urgently request allies to increase support.
Ukraine shells Donetsk 30 times in 1 day
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Ukrainian armed forces attacked cities and towns in Donetsk 30 times on September 19.
US reveals the content of President Trump's speech to the United Nations General Assembly
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US President Donald Trump will focus on resolving the conflict in Ukraine and hot nuclear dossiers in his important speech to the United Nations.
Trump returns to the White House earlier than planned
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US President Donald Trump shortened his weekend trip to Camp David one day earlier, returning to Washington D.C. on the evening of September 19.
Australia strengthens AI management and online safety
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Australia wants to strengthen coordination with major technology corporations to protect children online, and is preparing to issue new AI standards.
Denmark reveals details in Greenland security agreement with US
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Denmark welcomes the agreement granting the US control of Greenland's security, while affirming sovereignty and preventing Russia and China from establishing bases here.
