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Russia intercepts hundreds of Ukrainian UAVs
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's air defense forces intercepted and shot down 456 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in just 1 night.
Thailand has another deadly shooting, former MP surrenders
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A shooting occurred at the office building of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Office, Thailand at about 11 am on August 10.
US plans to lift blockades of Iranian ports
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The US will act as soon as it reaches an agreement to restore unobstructed maritime operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China for the 2nd time, risk of flooding increases in many areas
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Typhoon Dolphin, after making landfall in Zhejiang (China) twice, is moving inland, causing heavy rain in more than 10 areas.
Russia - Syria convert Hmeimim and Tartus bases, major change in military presence
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On August 9, Syria said it had reached an agreement with Russia on the fate of 2 Russian bases in the country.
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.
Mr. Trump signs new decree tightening "birth tourism" in the US
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US President Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order targeting people entering the US under the guise of tourism but actually to have children.
Total solar eclipse on August 12 opens the door to decoding the biggest mysteries of the Sun
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Scientists plan to use the full solar eclipse next week to learn more about the volatile and unpredictable nature of the Sun.
New low pressure may strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours
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A new low pressure area is forecast to strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours, leading to heavy rain in Southeast Asia in the coming days.
World 24h: 3 storms operating in the Western Pacific
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Latest world news 6.8: Gold price reverses flow to break through, cash flow returns to precious metals; Western Pacific has 3 storms at the same time...
China builds planetary protection laboratory
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China's new facility will serve the mission of studying Mars specimens, with a two-way protection system to prevent the risk of biological pollution.
Crocodile approaches residential area as lake water in Kenya rises
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Lake water levels in Kenya have risen to a record high, bringing crocodiles and hippos closer to residential areas, threatening people's lives.
