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Turkey rejects military presence at Syrian airbase
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Turkey has denied information about the presence of its military forces at an airbase in Syria that was recently air-bombed by Israel.
New step in the race for the position of UN Secretary-General
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The race for the position of head of the United Nations enters a screening phase, under a closed process.
2 low pressure areas are at risk of strengthening in the next 24 hours, heavy rain is forecast to increase
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PAGASA warns that 2 low pressure areas are likely to strengthen in the next 24 hours.
Mr. Trump plans to send people to Mars by commercial spacecraft
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US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding, setting a target to increase the number of launches and bring spacecraft back to Earth by more than 1,000 times per year by 2030.
Ukrainian divers detained by Croatia for suspected involvement in Nord Stream sabotage
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A Ukrainian citizen was temporarily detained by Croatia on Germany's request for extradition on suspicion of sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines.
World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.
South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
Russia declares control of 2 residential areas in Donetsk, Ukraine suffers heavy losses
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Russia announced that its forces controlled 2 more residential areas in Donetsk and caused damage of about 1,445 troops to Ukraine in 24 hours.
Qatar sets key conditions for US-Iran to return to negotiating table
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Qatar said efforts in the region are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, creating conditions for the US and Iran to resume negotiations.
Serbian weapons may enter Ukraine through unofficial channels
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Russia affirms that Serbia does not supply weapons to Ukraine, but cannot rule out the possibility that weapons are smuggled through the grey market channels.
Humpback whales in New York waters face maritime risks
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The recovery of humpback whales in the New York waters is facing a new conservation challenge as this is an area with bustling maritime activities.
World 24h: Continuous low pressures appear in the East Sea
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Latest world news August 18: Japan will test hypersonic missiles in Australia; 2 consecutive low pressures appear in the East Sea after 2 strong storms...
AI sharply reduces demand for young Korean workers
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The employment of young Koreans has decreased sharply in industries heavily affected by AI, while older workers continue to increase employment.
Tropical depression Nengneng forms, forecast continuous heavy rain
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The low pressure in the east of the Philippines has strengthened into the tropical depression Nengneng, while the low pressure in the East Sea is also forecast to quickly strengthen.
Japan will test hypersonic missiles in Australia
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Japan will conduct hypersonic missile tests and many other types of ammunition on Australian territory.
New maritime route attracts many countries, opening a way to replace the Suez Canal
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India, South Korea, UAE and many Southeast Asian countries are increasingly interested in the Arctic shipping route, in the context that traditional transport routes face many risks.
