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President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
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President Trump said he had directed Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea for a number of reasons.
Many Middle Eastern countries secretly bring oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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Many oil tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are said to have quietly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to maintaining oil supply in the context of the Middle East conflict.
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean soldier crosses border line
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The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
Iran asks Qatar to allow investigation into 3 missing pilots
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Iran proposes Qatar to allow the Iranian military investigation team to enter the country to verify information related to 3 pilots missing since March.
8 countries protest Israel rejects Gaza peace roadmap
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8 countries condemned Israel for rejecting the Gaza peace roadmap, saying that this country is hindering efforts to end the conflict.
Former Chinese Premier Zhou Rongji passes away at the age of 98
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Former Chinese Premier Zhou Rongji passed away in Beijing, at the age of 98.
Chinese C919 aircraft has its first international commercial flight
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Passenger plane C919 manufactured by China successfully carried out its first international commercial flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
President Putin warns of commensurate response if Russian ships are confiscated
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Russia will respond if Western countries confiscate Russian merchant ships, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared, TASS reported.
Mr. Trump declares ready to launch an attack on Iran
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The tough statement from Mr. Trump was made amid indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran entering a decisive phase.
New Hungarian President talks about foreign policy priorities
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Regarding foreign affairs, the new Hungarian President emphasized that restoring relations with international partners is an important priority.
2 rescuers killed in cargo ship attack in Red Sea
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The attack on the cargo ship hit rescue forces evacuating the crew, marking the first death since the regional conflict broke out.
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.
