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World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs
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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.
Russian experts are not surprised if Turkey re-exports US weapons to Ukraine
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The possibility of Turkey transferring US-made weapons to Ukraine will not be surprising.
Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm
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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.
Sleepless night at the airport
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The flight from Urumqi to Hong Kong (China) airport was delayed by 30 minutes, so passengers connecting to Hanoi could not catch the next flight - the last flight of the day.
US recalls nearly 19 million eggs due to suspected bacterial contamination
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The US Food and Drug Administration raised the warning level for the recall of nearly 19 million eggs due to the risk of salmonella infection.
Russia calculates the number of Patriot missiles Ukraine may receive from the US
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
US strategic oil reserves hit record low after more than 4 decades
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that recognizing that the Baltic Sea has become NATO's internal waters is not accurate.
