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Iranian President Pezeshkian to the US
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York, expected to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
Iran reveals new legal status in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran said that the new legal status of the Strait of Hormuz will be determined by Iran and Oman, and requested the US to accept this status.
French President calls for upholding international law and the role of the United Nations
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The French President called on countries to uphold international law and the role of the United Nations, and stated his views on some current international issues.
President Trump declares he will rename AI to Super Intelligence
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that the US government will rename "artificial intelligence" to "superintelligence" and opposed efforts to control this technology.
Typhoon Polo becomes level 5 hurricane, enters the group of strongest storms in Pacific history
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Typhoon Polo officially reached Category 5, belonging to the Pacific's strongest typhoon group, threatening to cause heavy rain and dangerous waves in Mexico.
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.
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.
