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World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.
South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Vietnam is forecast to grow the highest in Southeast Asia
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Vietnam continues to be forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Southeast Asia, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report updated in July 2026 released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on July 8.
Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO in the next 10 years
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov believes that Ukraine will not be able to join NATO for at least the next 10 years.
Russia announces demotion of commander of elite UAV unit of Ukraine
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Russia claims two Ukrainian officers have been killed in the special military operation area.
German Parliament rejects proposal to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine
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The German Parliament has rejected the Green Party's proposal to increase military aid to Ukraine, including the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles.
The world experiences the second hottest June in history
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The global experience is the second hottest June in history, as many regions record unusually high temperatures.
Israel shares new information about US President assassination plot
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A new warning from Israel appeared amid escalating US-Iran tensions, forcing the US President to change his private jet for security reasons.
German exports increase for fourth consecutive month amid pressure from the Iranian conflict
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German exports increased beyond forecast, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth, although the economy is still facing many challenges.
Typhoon Ba Vi sets the largest record in the western Pacific since 2022, wind area of 1,500km wide
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Typhoon Ba Vi has a wind area with a diameter of up to 1,500km, becoming the largest storm in the Western Pacific since 2022.
Ukraine rejects allegations of sabotage of Nord Stream after Germany prosecutes suspect
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Ukraine denies any allegations related to the sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
Ukraine loses up to 1,385 soldiers in just 1 day
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Russia said on July 9 that the Russian army had attacked logistics centers, energy infrastructure, transportation, and long-range UAV depots of the Ukrainian army.
Russian army receives more modern fighter jets, Su-30SM2 has superior radar
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The Russian military has received additional batches of Su-30SM2 and Su-34 fighters from the manufacturer.
World 24h: Forecast for gold prices at the end of 2026
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Latest international news July 9th: Demand from central banks is expected to push gold prices up by the end of 2026; Super typhoon Ba Vi weakens...
Thailand officially approves emergency loan of nearly 12 billion USD
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Thailand maintains emergency borrowing plan of 400 billion baht (approximately 11.95 billion USD) after new ruling by the Constitutional Court.
China - Russia begin live-fire drills at sea
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China and Russia begin live-fire exercises at sea within the framework of Joint Sea - 2026.
Hundreds of animals escape from cages after floods in China
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More than 100 animals escaped from the zoo in Guangxi, China and about 800-900 farmed snakes escaped after the large flood.
