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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.

Germany may ask Ukraine to compensate for Nord Stream explosion

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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik said that Germany may request Ukraine to compensate for damages caused by the Nord Stream pipeline explosion.

7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador

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The strong earthquake shook 2 South American countries, forcing people to evacuate from buildings.

Extreme heat covers many regions around the world

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According to data released by climate change monitoring agency Copernicus, many regions in the world have experienced the hottest July ever recorded.

US reveals what Iran wants in negotiations

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Iran wants the US to reopen access to assets that are frozen during negotiations between the two countries, according to US officials.

World 24h: Many supporting factors cause gold prices to soar

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Latest world news 8. 8: Supporting factors cause gold prices to soar; Indonesia sets a record of 6 times being eliminated from the ASEAN Cup group stage

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.

China raises emergency response level for Typhoon Dolphin

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Coastal provinces in eastern China are urgently deploying a series of response measures as Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to make landfall by the end of the week.

Suspect shot dead grandparents before shooting at school in Thailand

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Thai police said the suspect killed his grandparents before causing the horrific shooting at the school.

New low pressure appears in the East Sea, Western Pacific storms and low pressures rush in

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2 low pressure areas appeared together, including 1 low pressure area in the East Sea. Currently, the western Pacific basin has 5 active weather systems including low pressure and storms.

Russian official: Western aid weapons do not help Ukraine change the situation

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A Russian official said that a strategy based on modern weapons aided by the West does not help Ukraine change the course of the conflict.

Mexico strengthens security, promotes resumption of avocado exports to the US

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Mexico is strengthening security measures in Michoacan state, creating conditions to restore avocado exports to the US.

School shooting in Thailand, at least 10 students injured

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At least 10 students injured in school shooting near Bangkok, Thailand.

President Trump imposes 15% tax on important materials for chip production

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US President Donald Trump has just signed a decree imposing a 15% tariff and stipulating the minimum import price for polysilicon, in order to promote domestic production.

Trump: Russia-Ukraine conflict is the most difficult conflict ever to deal with

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US President Donald Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are progressing.

SpaceX rocket fragment hits the Moon after more than 1 year of drifting

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The SpaceX rocket fragment, about the size of a bus, hit the surface of the Moon as predicted.