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2 oil tankers hit by mines, large fire in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran claims 2 oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission were hit by naval mines and caught fire.
Hopes for survival of hundreds of workers missing in Nepal are increasingly slim
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A week after the flash flood, Nepalese rescue forces have not yet found survivors in hydropower tunnels, where mud and rocks block many walkways.
Europe runs out of gas reserves, struggling to compete for LNG with Asia
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European gas reserves are at a record low as the region is having difficulty in replenishing LNG, amid supply competition with Asia.
Russia's Arctic route witnesses a sharp increase in container volume
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Container transportation through the Northern Maritime Route is increasing rapidly as Russian partners are increasingly interested in this maritime route.
President Trump calls Hung Cao a true warrior
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President Trump called on the Senate to approve Mr. Hung Cao "as soon as possible" for the position of US Navy Secretary.
Identifying the main cause of the landslide disaster on the Nepal - China border
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Ice and rock from a glacier on a high mountain in Nepal plunged 22km down, developing into a stream of soil and rocks and overflowing into Gyirong port, Tibet, China.
2 minutes of life and death before the mudslide in Nepal
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Survivors of mudslides in Nepal recount the moment they escaped death, the scene of houses being swept away and the difficulties in rescue work.
New low pressure officially formed, strengthening rapidly beyond expectations
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The low pressure area 08j has officially strengthened, named Pilandok, and is currently operating in the Philippine Sea.
Russia reveals big goals behind Trump's Greenland plan
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The Russian advisor believes that the Greenland plan is actually aimed at expanding US influence in the Arctic.
A low-lying area still retains millions of cubic meters of water in the middle of Nepal's mountains after the landslide
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One of the two bottlenecks formed after the flash flood on the Nepal - China border is still storing millions of cubic meters of water.
President Putin announces Russia's great resource advantage
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country still maintains an important position in the global coal market despite the mining industry facing many difficulties.
Ukrainian nuclear power plant only has enough fuel for 10 days
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The depleted backup power source puts the Ukrainian nuclear facility in a situation of complete dependence on fuel shipments.
About 3,000 people missing due to flash floods in Nepal and China
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Rescue operations after the devastating flash floods in Nepal and China are racing against time as about 3,000 people are still missing.
Niger military government declares control of situation after military coup
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The military government in Niger announced that it had regained control after rebel soldiers caused armed clashes in the capital Niamey.
Scientists warn of unpredictable disasters after flash floods in Nepal
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Scientists warn that rapid changes in glaciers and permafrost are increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.
Typhoon Saudel suddenly reappears, likely to continue to strengthen in the East Sea
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Typhoon Saudel suddenly returned to the Philippines' monitoring area and is likely to strengthen over the South China Sea.
World on August 30: Turkey summons Ukrainian Ambassador after a series of ship attacks in the Black Sea
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Turkey summons Ukrainian Ambassador after series of ship attacks, fighting continues in Donetsk... are noteworthy international news.
North Korea has a new Minister of Defense
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North Korea replaced Defense Minister No Kwang Chol and appointed the head of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army to this position.
Russia seizes control of a series of key areas in Ukraine
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Russia has seized control of Rubezhnoye and Novoandreyevka of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in the past 24 hours.
Two senior Chinese army generals dismissed
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2 senior Chinese military officers were dismissed after investigations into suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
