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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.
Continue to discover victims of Cambodia online scams suspected of being tortured to death
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The body of a South Korean citizen suspected of being tortured to death in an online scam in Cambodia has just been discovered.
Mr. Trump announces promotion of direct talks between Mr. Putin and Mr. Zelensky
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US President Donald Trump said he is pushing for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Forecast of the time when the tropical depression near the East Sea will strengthen into a storm
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The tropical depression near the East Sea, called Huaning by the Philippine weather agency, is forecast to strengthen into a storm.
World 24h: Storm Erin forecast to intensify again and threaten until midweek
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World news 18.8: Ukraine is at risk of being overtaken in its efforts to join the EU; Storm Erin has made the first impact, forecast to strengthen again and threaten to midweek...
Increasing number of casualties in the explosion of the Russian gun factory
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On August 18, the death toll from an explosion at a factory in the Ryazan region (Russia) last week increased to 20 people and 134 others were injured.
Chinese ship appears near Alaska, US sends surveillance plane
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The US Coast Guard deploys surveillance aircraft to check the operations of the Chinese research fleet in the Arctic.
Russia blocks Ukrainian attack on Crimea bridge
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On August 18, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had thwarted a Ukrainian terrorist attack on the Crimea bridge.
Tropical depression has not dissipated, a series of new low pressure is forecast to form around the East Sea
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The tropical depression in the East Sea causes heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas in the context of storms near the East Sea increasing until the end of the year.
Australian airline fined 90 million AUD for illegal dismissal of employee
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The Australian Federal Court has imposed a record fine on Qantas after years of legal dispute.
EU decides to provide military aid to Ukraine, fears of peace talks with Russia collapse
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The European Union (EU) will continue to provide military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns about the collapse of peace negotiations with Russia.
King of Bhutan and Queen Mother begin State visit to Vietnam
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On the afternoon of August 18, the King of Bhutan and the Queen Mother arrived in Hanoi, starting a state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22.
German Foreign Minister calls for increased pressure on Russia
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The German Foreign Minister called for increased pressure on Russia as Mr. Trump prepares to welcome Mr. Zelensky and many European leaders.
Ukraine risks being overwhelmed in its efforts to join the EU
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Moldova could surpass Ukraine in its bid to become a member of the European Union (EU).
Acting Prime Minister of Thailand protects Ms. Paetongtarn before the fateful verdict
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The Acting Prime Minister of Thailand called on the public to put their trust in Ms. Paetongtarn and the Pheu Thai Party before the historic verdict of the Constitutional Court.
Mr. Trump sends a strong message to Ukraine about Crimea and NATO
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US President Donald Trump said Ukraine could not reclaim Crimea or join NATO, right before the US meeting on August 18.
