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President Trump: The US should not be present in the Strait of Hormuz

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President Trump faced fierce criticism after unexpectedly declaring that the US protection of the Strait of Hormuz was unnecessary and should not have been present here.

Vietnam's early election decision highly appreciated

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Many international scholars believe that Vietnam's organization of elections for National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term earlier than usual is a strategic decision, helping to soon consolidate the leadership apparatus and create motivation for development goals in the new stage.

Hormuz Strait becomes the focus of the war

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The war between the US and Israel with Iran enters its third week with a new fierce focus being the Hormuz Strait - one of the main arteries of the global energy supply chain.

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.

US reveals Zelensky's likely presence at President Trump - Putin meeting

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend the US-Russia summit on August 15, according to US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.

Israel declares to soon attack Gaza

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Israel has said the new military campaign in Gaza will take place quickly, despite growing concerns about humanitarianism.

Russia hinted at possessing advanced weapons, warning of serious consequences for the West

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Russia insists it not only has the Oreshnik hypersonic missile but also possesses other advanced weapons.

Qatar threatens to turn off gas valves, EU faces new energy shock

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The EU could face the risk of a new energy crisis after Qatar threatened to stop gas supplies.

Storm Gorio appears near the East Sea, forecast to become a typhoon today

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The storm, internationally known as Podul, has entered the Philippine Forecast Area (PAR) and has been locally named Gorio.

Golden opportunity to revive Nord Stream 2, heating up Russia-Germany relations

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The prospect of normalizing Russia-Germany relations and reviving Nord Stream 2 is said to depend largely on the outcome of the upcoming meeting between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump.

Storm season accelerates, forecast to have 3-5 more storms with great destructive power

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3-5 more storms, including major ones, are expected to appear until the end of August, when the 2025 hurricane season begins to accelerate.

World 24h: Forecast of affected areas when storm Podul may strengthen into a typhoon today

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World news 10.8: Storm Podul may strengthen into a typhoon today, forecast to be the most severely affected area; 15-year-old boy died due to Gaza relief food falling on people...

Escaping in a refrigerated car in France, 15 migrants have to be hospitalized

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On August 9, the local government of Pas-de-Calais province (France) discovered 15 refugees hiding in a refrigerated truck on their way to England.

New low pressure forecast in the East Sea right after storm Podul

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Storm forecast models show a new low pressure system could form in the South China Sea immediately following Typhoon Podul.

Ukraine airstrikes Russian industrial facilities, burns oil refinery

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Industrial facilities in Saratov, Russia were attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing serious damage and casualties.

Thai government requests to return home people in border areas

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Thai authorities have deployed emergency measures to support people to return to their homes and overcome the consequences of the conflict.

Gaza occupation plan fuels outrage in Israel

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About 100,000 Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to protest the government's plan to occupy Gaza over concerns of affecting the lives of hostages.

Newspapers on the corner of the coffee street

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The story of printed newspapers is present in life in many street corners of the world but brings a clear feeling: In the midst of the noisy information sea of the digital age, there are still quiet spaces where people come to the newspaper page, the words, to reflect, listen to life in a slow but profound rhythm.

China warns of flooding, heavy rain threatens the Yangtze River

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China has activated an emergency response to control level IV floods in 5 provinces and cities, when heavy to very heavy rain is forecast to fall over a wide area in the coming days.