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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.
South Korea awaits verdict on arrest of former First Lady
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The five-hour hearing did not yet reach a final decision on the arrest of former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee.
Typhoon Podul is about to make first landfall, the path is forecast to change direction at the last minute
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As Typhoon Podul was forecast to make landfall, Taiwanese authorities have made efforts to evacuate hundreds of people in the island's southeast coast.
US steel factory suddenly explodes, many people trapped in the rubble
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On August 11, at least two people were killed and 10 injured after an explosion at a steel plant in Pennsylvania (USA).
Russian Zapad artillery launches missiles to block Ukraine's advance
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According to the Russian Defense Ministry, artillery from the Russian Zapad task force blocked a rotation of forces by the Ukrainian army.
Prosecution of the captain of the ship that dropped a 90km anchor and sabotaged 5 cables in the Baltic Sea
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Finland has prosecuted the captain and two senior officers of the Eagle S tanker in connection with the cable break in the Baltic Sea last December.
Donbass front line cracks, Ukrainian army faces double risk
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The Donbass front line is at risk of collapsing while Ukrainian forces face a double blockade.
General Secretary To Lam's wife visits the National Museum of Korea
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On August 11, General Secretary To Lam's wife and the President's wife visited the National Museum of Korea.
Invasion of Jade paralyzes large nuclear power plant in Europe
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Four reactors at a nuclear power plant in France were shut down as a herd of jellyps flooded in, blocking pumping stations.
Russia declares to expose the truth about the Nord Stream sabotage
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Russia has said the truth about the Nord Stream sabotage will soon be exposed, and all those involved will be punished.
Storm Erin, the strongest storm of the season, is about to reach its peak, the path is very unpredictable
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Erin formed on August 11 as a tropical storm and is forecast to strengthen into a major storm this week.
Mr. Trump declares a state of emergency in Washington D.C, takes over the capital police
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President Trump declared a state of emergency in the capital Washington, D.C., took over the capital's police department and deployed hundreds of National Guard soldiers.
Mr. Trump postpones Chinese tariffs right before the last minute
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On the evening of August 11, President Donald Trump signed a decree to extend the "tsariff war" with China by 90 days.
Typhoon Podul gusts to level 13, new low pressure accumulates to threaten the East Sea
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According to the latest storm news, on the morning of August 12, Typhoon Podul strengthened into a Category 12 storm, gusting to Category 13.
Ukraine faces Russian UAVs flying nonstop for 20 days
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Russia deploys upgraded UAVs capable of operating continuously for 20 days in the special military campaign area in Ukraine.
World 24h: Nord Stream 2 pipeline has a chance to be revived
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Latest world news 11.8: Golden opportunity to revive Nord Stream 2; Mr. Trump considers imposing additional tariffs on China for buying Russian oil...
