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Prime Minister requests Japan to support Vietnam in energy and gasoline
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The Prime Minister requested Japan to support Vietnam in energy, specifically gasoline and oil, in the context of the Middle East conflict affecting the crude oil supply chain.
US allows Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Treasury Secretary announced the permission for Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil supplies to the world.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
Japan adds nearly 1,500 missile shelters amid East Asian security heat
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Japan has just identified nearly 1,500 more locations that could be shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks.
Fire on US aircraft carrier fighting in the Middle East lasts 30 hours
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The fire on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before being extinguished.
UK, France ready to send troops to Ukraine, US still has no decision
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The meeting in Washington D.C gathered generals and security advisers to discuss solutions to ensure Ukraine's security.
Russia urges Germany after arrest of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage
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Russia urged Germany to investigate the entire network behind the Nord Stream sabotage after arresting a Ukrainian suspect.
Russian bombs flatten a series of Ukrainian strongholds
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The Russian Defense Ministry said the Aerospace Forces have conducted large-scale strikes using FAB-3000 guided bombs, FAB-500 and Kh-39 missiles.
Forecast of storm No. 5 in the East Sea as complicated, wide-ranging area of impact
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The low pressure in the Philippines is forecast to strengthen into a tropical depression today, then become the fifth storm in the East Sea with complex developments and intensity.
Plan to send troops to Ukraine faces fierce opposition in Germany
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A series of German politicians spoke out against the plan to send troops to Ukraine after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his interest in it.
Storm Erin is gathering offshore, the mainland is still heavily affected
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Hurricane Erin has brought strong winds, large waves and dangerous offshore flows to the North Carolina and Virginia coasts.
Investigation into Nord Stream sabotage suddenly has a new breakthrough
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The Nord Stream sabotage suspect was arrested in Italy on the night of August 20 under an arrest warrant for all of Europe.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of a low pressure near the East Sea becoming a storm
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Latest world news 8/21: Gold prices continue to increase; Forecast of the possibility of a low pressure area becoming a storm near the East Sea...
President Zelensky sets out conditions to meet President Putin
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his meeting with President Vladimir Putin could take place after security guarantees are agreed upon.
China promotes the construction of a $167 billion super dam in Tibet
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a boost in key infrastructure projects in Tibet, such as the $167 billion super dam.
Mr. Thaksin, Ms. Paetongtarn face a series of judgments, Thai politics before falling apart
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Ms. Paetongtarn, 39, and Mr. Thaksin, 76, are preparing for a series of important court judgments starting from August 22.
US suffers over $400 million in losses after a series of fighter jets crash into the sea
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On August 20, the US Navy continued to lose another F/A-18 fighter jet, bringing the total damage to 6 in the past 10 months.
China prepares for the 3.9 parade
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China's capital Beijing has erected barriers, strictly controlling vehicles and people in preparation for the upcoming major parade.
Hungary is ready to host Russia-Ukraine talks
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Hungary is considered the top choice for the possibility of holding a tripartite meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the US.
Strong earthquake in Myanmar, shook to Bangkok, Thailand
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On the morning of August 21, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near the southern coast of Myanmar and was felt in some areas of Bangkok, Thailand.
