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World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs

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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.

Russian experts are not surprised if Turkey re-exports US weapons to Ukraine

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The possibility of Turkey transferring US-made weapons to Ukraine will not be surprising.

Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm

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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.

Sleepless night at the airport

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The flight from Urumqi to Hong Kong (China) airport was delayed by 30 minutes, so passengers connecting to Hanoi could not catch the next flight - the last flight of the day.

US recalls nearly 19 million eggs due to suspected bacterial contamination

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The US Food and Drug Administration raised the warning level for the recall of nearly 19 million eggs due to the risk of salmonella infection.

World on August 12: US fires, neutralizes cargo ship suspected of violating blockade order

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US launches missile to neutralize ship suspected of violating blockade orders; Houthi attacks Saudi Arabian military cargo ship;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 12.

US plans to build deterrent defense line in Indo-Pacific

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The Pentagon revealed that the US is planning to build a deterrent defense line in the Indo-Pacific.

Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.

Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel

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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.

Container ship attacked by helicopter in Oman Bay

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A container ship carrying 17 sailors was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the crew to send an emergency signal and prepare to abandon the ship.

No Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in earthquake in Colombia

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has not recorded any information about Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

World 24h: 3 consecutive low pressures form near the Philippines

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Latest world news August 11th: 3 consecutive low pressures will form after Typhoon Peilou; Chang Zheng missile explodes, China missile launch fails...

22 people killed in serious traffic accident in Niger

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At least 22 people have died in a serious traffic accident that occurred on the Maradi - Madaoua route, western Niger.

Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

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A Syrian court on August 11 sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.

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.