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China's quantum technology enters practical application
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A field once considered a distant scientific ambition in China is now beginning to be measured by economic efficiency and social value.
World 15. 8: President Trump says he will soon declare "Hormuz is part of US territory
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President Trump will soon consider the Strait of Hormuz to belong to the US; Hamas commander killed in Israeli attack;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 15.
Trump rejects concerns about conditions on US aircraft carriers
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President Trump rejected concerns about the living conditions and mental health of soldiers on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln after nearly 9 months of deployment.
7.7 magnitude strong earthquake in Indonesia, signs of tsunami warning appear
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred off Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on the morning of August 15.
Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency
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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.
China activates emergency mechanism to respond to Dolphin storm in Beijing
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Chinese authorities raise flood response levels to the highest level in many districts of Beijing.
Iran reveals new regulations for ships passing through Hormuz, possibly with special preferences for some countries
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Iran said the new law on the management of the Ormuz Strait does not specifically name any country, but incentives for Russia may be negotiated separately.
Russia airstrikes Ukrainian UAV control center
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Russia said that Aerospace Forces had airstrikes on Ukrainian UAV gathering points and control centers in Donetsk, Kharkov and Sumy.
Latest developments of Typhoon Peilou as the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain
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Tropical storm Peilou has left PAGASA's monitoring area and does not affect local weather, while Habagat continues to cause rain in Luzon.
World oil prices simultaneously increase, Brent oil price exceeds $88/barrel
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Brent oil for October delivery on the ICE London exchange surpassed $88/barrel, while WTI oil also increased in the trading session on August 11.
Russian Deputy Minister: Ukraine runs out of resources to continue conflict
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The Russian diplomat believes that personnel changes in Ukraine are only aimed at maintaining power and controlling financial flows from the West.
Russia warns of retaliation against NATO for increasing presence in Finland
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Diplomatic sources affirmed that Russia will be forced to act to ensure security in the face of the alliance's strengthening forces in Northern Europe.
Hot weather pushes nearly 3/4 of England into drought
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About 45 million people live in drought zones as record rainfall falls and a new heatwave is approaching threatening Britain.
Solar eclipse could reduce Portugal's solar power production by 45%
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Portugal is preparing response plans when a solar eclipse occurs on August 12, which is expected to cause solar power production in this country to decrease sharply.
3 consecutive low pressures will form after Typhoon Peilou, there is a low pressure in the East Sea
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It is forecast that 3 consecutive low pressure areas will form after Typhoon Peilou, including 1 low pressure area that will form in the East Sea.
Prolonged drought causes difficulties for British farmers
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Prolonged heat and drought are causing heavy damage to agriculture in the UK, raising concerns about the risk of shortage of some food items.
At least 132 people died in earthquake in Colombia
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The strongest earthquake in a decade has left hundreds of casualties in Colombia, a red alert was issued.
Russian airstrikes paralyze power grids in southern Ukraine
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7 substations and the Odessa thermal power plant of Ukraine were neutralized by Russia, disrupting the power bridge with neighboring countries Moldova and Romania.
Truong Chinh missile explodes, China missile launch fails
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China on the night of August 10 confirmed that the Truong Chinh - 7A missile carrying the ChinaSat-4B information satellite exploded after leaving the launch pad on the same evening.
World on August 11: Colombia declares a state of emergency after strong earthquake
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Colombia declares a state of emergency after strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4; Refinery tank of oil refinery in Libya attacked;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 11.
