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World on August 8: US Senate passes bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran
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US Senate passes bill to sanction Russia and Iran; Cargo ship catches fire after attack near the Strait of Hormuz... are noteworthy news.
The world's largest hydropower project in China announces new achievements
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The middle line of China's South-North Water Transfer Project provides more than 80 billion m3 of water as of August 7.
German economy faces double problem
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Germany's economic outlook is currently heavily dependent on energy prices, the developments of conflicts in the Middle East, and the heatwave.
China raises emergency response level for Typhoon Dolphin
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Coastal provinces in eastern China are urgently deploying a series of response measures as Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to make landfall by the end of the week.
Suspect shot dead grandparents before shooting at school in Thailand
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Thai police said the suspect killed his grandparents before causing the horrific shooting at the school.
German expert predicts direct conflict between Europe and Russia is unlikely
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The descendant of Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire, believes that threats against Russia only increase risks to European security.
Israel declares destruction of underground tunnel containing hundreds of Hezbollah weapons
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Israel said it had destroyed a tunnel containing hundreds of Hezbollah weapons.
Iran warns third parties not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran believes that any external involvement will only escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and slow down the process of restoring maritime operations.
Iraq arrests 47 officials before Prime Minister visits the US
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Iraq's large-scale anti-corruption campaign targets many figures, including a Deputy Oil Minister who was previously sanctioned by the US.
Extreme heat causes more than 1,300 deaths in Europe
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The World Health Organization (WHO) calls heat a "silent killer", calling on countries to implement action plans to protect health.
Earthquake injures 13 people, hundreds evacuated in China
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The earthquake in China that occurred in the early morning displaced hundreds of people, but no deaths were recorded.
Putin says Russia is short of fuel, waiting for US delegation to negotiate on Ukraine
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Mr. Putin admitted that Russia is facing "certain shortages" of fuel after a series of attacks by Ukraine.
Iran warns ships not to deviate from the Hoarmuz route designated by Tehran
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Iran warned that any attempt by ships to avoid the route that Tehran prioritizes in the Strait of Hormuz would "increase tensions".
Russia announces control of 2 more residential areas in Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporizhia
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 28 that the Eastern Operations Group had controlled the residential areas of Pisantsy in Dnepropetrovsk and Novosyolovka in Zaporizhia.
US and Iran suspend fighting, will meet in Doha tomorrow
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The US and Iran have suspended each other's attacks and will meet in Doha, Qatar to discuss the Strait of Hormuz.
China makes great strides in artificial solar project
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China's "artificial sun" reached an important technical milestone last weekend, Xinhua News Agency reported on June 28.
Tourist plane crash in France, 11 people killed
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A plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed in eastern France, all people on board died.
World 24h: Ronaldo and Portugal face a difficult bracket at the 2026 World Cup
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Latest world news 28.6: Ronaldo and Portugal face a difficult bracket at the 2026 World Cup; Many organizations still believe in the possibility of gold prices recovering...
Ukraine expects to receive at least 154 billion USD of Western aid by 2030
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Ukraine will need about 46.4 billion USD in 2026 to maintain the operation of state agencies.
France records about 1,000 more deaths in historic heat waves
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France recorded about 1,000 more deaths in the historic heatwave, according to the latest data.
