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Wildfires spread rapidly in the US, thousands of people evacuated
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A wildfire in Nevada, northwestern United States, has spread over 42.5km2 and caused thousands of people to evacuate.
US redirects 70 ships, neutralizes 3 ships in naval blockade operation with Iran
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The US has diverted 70 ships, neutralized 3 ships and boarded 2 ships for inspection since resuming naval blockade operations against Iran in July.
Garbage dump landslide in Guinea kills at least 30
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The Guinean government said that at least 30 people were killed in the capital Conakry when a landfill collapsed after heavy rains.
Giant gas field discovered in southern Iran
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Iran discovered a large gas field in Fars province, southern Iran, with more than 212 billion m3 of gas and about 161 billion m3 of potential exploitation.
Israel warns Hamas for flying kites towards this country
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Israel warned Hamas that it would step up operations in Gaza if kites, drones and balloons flying towards Israeli territory continued.
US sailor who shot comrades on the Kennedy aircraft carrier prepares to go to court
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The US sailor who shot his comrades on the Kennedy aircraft carrier was prosecuted under the Military Justice Code for 2 counts of murder and manslaughter.
World 21. 8: US approves proposal to sell 4.5 billion USD refueling aircraft to Qatar
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US approves $4.5 billion oil tanker sale to Qatar; 7.2 magnitude strong earthquake shakes southern Peru;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 21.
Honduras warns of drought with 80% of territory due to El Nino
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Widespread drought has caused reservoir water levels to decrease, crop failures and livestock deaths in many areas of Honduras.
Russia controls Matyashevo in Donetsk, opening the way to the Dobropolye area
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The Matyashevo logistics line once again became a decisive factor in the conflict situation on Russia's key offensive direction in Donetsk.
Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam
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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.
Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market
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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.
New low pressure may form with 2 disturbance areas after Typhoon Saudel
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PAGASA warns of a low pressure area that may form in the east of the Philippines, along with 2 other disturbance areas in the next 2 weeks.
The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate
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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.
Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany
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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.
World 24h: Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight
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Latest world news 20.8: Gold prices rise sharply, FOMC meeting minutes reveal worries about inflation; Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight...
Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
