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Expecting breakthroughs in scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and Australia
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At the invitation of Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro, General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation paid a state visit to Australia and New Zealand from August 9 to 14.
Thought evolution wasn't
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The agreement between the Peace Council for the Gaza Strip and Hamas in the Gaza Strip was praised by US President Donald Trump as a "historic treaty", but then just a few days later it was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
World on August 8: US Senate passes bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran
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US Senate passes bill to sanction Russia and Iran; Cargo ship catches fire after attack near the Strait of Hormuz... are noteworthy news.
The world's largest hydropower project in China announces new achievements
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The middle line of China's South-North Water Transfer Project provides more than 80 billion m3 of water as of August 7.
German economy faces double problem
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Germany's economic outlook is currently heavily dependent on energy prices, the developments of conflicts in the Middle East, and the heatwave.
Gold prices surged sharply, surpassing 4,200 USD/ounce for the first time after nearly 1 month
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World gold prices continued to rise in the trading session on August 5, returning to the 4,200 USD/ounce zone for the first time since the beginning of July.
Saudi Arabian oil tanker attacked in the Red Sea
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Houthi armed forces in Yemen declared an attack on a Saudi Arabian oil tanker, threatening the kingdom's only remaining oil export route.
Russia attacks a series of key logistics warehouses in Ukraine
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Russia announced raids on many logistics centers in Kiev, including facilities believed to serve the production and distribution of UAV components of Ukraine.
Austria records record high temperature, reaching 41 degrees Celsius
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The unusual heat wave accompanied by low rainfall pushed temperatures in Austria to continuously break historical records.
Typhoon Kujira changes direction, forecast of landfall time
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Tropical storm Kujira has changed direction and is forecast to make landfall overnight, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread rough seas.
Rare total solar eclipse is about to occur, Vietnamese people can watch
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For the first time since 2006, people in Europe could observe a total solar eclipse on August 12.
White House holds emergency meeting with AI giants on new control mechanism
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The White House is meeting with technology giants to complete the security review mechanism for advanced AI models.
Pentagon denies US missile stockpile depleted after conflict with Iran
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The Pentagon denied information that the US air defense missile arsenal has fallen to a dangerous level after the conflict with Iran.
Mexico reacts to new US tariff policy
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once again expressed her opposition to the new US tariff policy on goods imported from trading partners.
Mr. Trump charges a preview fee for Truth Social posts, investors are willing to spend heavily
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US President Donald Trump charges fees for users to access posts on the social network Truth Social early.
US reveals moving closer to an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is moving closer to an agreement with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Switzerland investigates 24 citizens suspected of participating in the conflict in Ukraine
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Swiss authorities have opened 24 investigations related to citizens suspected of participating in the conflict in Ukraine.
Indian cargo ship hit by bullets, sinks near Yemen
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A commercial ship flying the Indian flag sank in the Red Sea on August 4 after being attacked near Yemen.
Israeli Prime Minister sets conditions for withdrawing troops from Gaza
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that his country will not withdraw its forces from its current positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is completely disarmaged.
Russia completely controls the Baksheyevka community in the Kharkov region
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a new step forward along with figures that Ukraine lost more than 1,400 soldiers on all fronts in 24 hours.
