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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.
People in Beijing line up to sell drones before new regulations
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Many drone owners in Beijing, China are seeking to sell devices before the ban on ownership and storage takes effect from November 15.
Europe reveals the knot preventing Patriot missiles from reaching Ukraine
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The EU has approved funding to purchase Patriot systems for Ukraine, but the deployment of this support has not yet been possible.
Escalating tensions in Yemen, Saudi Arabia issues air strike warning
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Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh issued an air strike warning for the first time since fighting in Yemen resumed, after many explosions were recorded.
The reason Denmark allows the US to control Greenland's security indefinitely
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Denmark accepted the Greenland agreement because it did not have enough financial resources to protect the island itself.
President Trump announces ban on CNN from entering the White House
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On September 18 (Washington time), US President Donald Trump announced the ban on 3 news agencies, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from entering the White House.
Cargo ship attacked at Russian port, captain killed
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The Egyptian captain was killed when the M/V Noran ship was attacked at a port in southwestern Russia, the remaining 8 sailors returned home safely.
Typhoon Dujuan intensifies to super typhoon, forecast to strengthen in the next 24 hours
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Typhoon Dujuan has strengthened into a super typhoon, with forecast winds reaching 126 km/h and maintaining intensity in the coming days.
World on September 19th: US announces permanent security control over Greenland
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US President Donald Trump announces Greenland security agreement, tightens sanctions against Russia, Iran war costs tens of billions of USD... are noteworthy international news.
World's busiest train station tests robot garbage collection system
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Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan is testing self-moving robot trash cans to reduce the workload for sanitation workers.
Russian UAV attacks 2 cargo ships in Ukrainian port
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The Ukrainian maritime transport route continues to become a target for Russia, as both sides seek to stifle the flow of enemy equipment.
World 24h: USD weakens, world gold prices are supported
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Latest world news 18. 9: World gold prices stand firm after a strong increase; US F-16 fighter jet crashes...
Russia consolidates personnel for 23,000 positions at all levels of government
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Voters across Russia entered a large-scale vote from September 18 to 20 to elect delegates of the 9th National Duma and a series of local positions.
Mr. Netanyahu focuses efforts on running for election, vows not to compromise an inch of Israeli land
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the election campaign with a commitment to ensure absolute security for Israel.
South Korean President says Trump wants to resume talks with North Korea
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung confirms US President Donald Trump wants to resume talks with North Korea.
Revealing 1,000 hours of recording of 100 million USD corruption that shocked Ukraine
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister reveals 1,000 hours of recording related to Mr. Zelensky and the circle of close associates, in the shocking corruption scandal in Ukraine.
