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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.
Mr. Trump threatens to imprison homeless people who refuse to leave the capital
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The Trump administration is considering fines or detaining homeless people if they refuse to leave the central Washington D.C. area.
US leaves open the possibility of Mr. Trump visiting Russia
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The White House leaves open the possibility of President Donald Trump visiting Russia in the near future, after meeting President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Typhoon Podul makes landfall this afternoon, forecast to bring heavy rain of up to 600mm
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Before Typhoon Podul made landfall, a large area south and east of Taiwan (China) was closed on August 13, hundreds of flights were canceled.
South Korea arrests former First Lady
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Kim Keon Hee became the first former First Lady in South Korea to be arrested after the court order was issued.
Revealing the complex structure of the US Golden Apple system
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The Golden dome missile defense project is designed with multiple layers, combining space and ground, to protect the entire United States.
The US capital will soon be flooded with National Guards on the streets
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The US National Guard is mobilized on a large scale, coordinating with federal agencies to ensure security for the capital Washington D.C.
Poland plans to stay in the Baltic Sea near Russian gateway
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Poland is quietly turning one of its largest offshore wind power projects in the Baltic Sea into an "eyed" for NATO right next to Russia.
Forecast of the most affected area when Typhoon Podul reaches its peak, making landfall today
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Typhoon Podul is forecast to make its first landfall this afternoon after reaching its peak with winds of up to 185 km/h.
accusing Ukraine of plotting to sabotage Putin - Trump top
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Russia has accused Ukraine of preparing a large-scale Provocation to sabotage the meeting between President Putin and Trump scheduled for August 15.
Azerbaijan urgently disburses $2 million to help Ukraine repair airstrikes on oil and gas facilities
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The decision came after Baku condemned Russia's airstrikes on Azerbaijan's oil and gas facilities in Ukraine.
Storm Erin is forecast to live to record strength since the beginning of the season
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Hurricane Erin is forecast to strengthen into the strongest hurricane since the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season with a record "life".
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of a series of low pressure areas near the East Sea becoming storms
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Latest world news 12.8: New low pressure pressure threatens the East Sea; Gold prices plummet after the news that gold will not be taxed...
Strong earthquake in Indonesia, shaking the belt of fire
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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Papua, Indonesia on August 12, but did not cause a risk of a Tsunami.
Russia - Belarus Joint Exercise Time
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The Belarus Defense Ministry announced a joint strategic drill schedule with Russia to test the defense capabilities of the State Alliance.
EU's Russian gas cut-off plan is at risk of failure
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The EU's goal of completely eliminating Russian gas by 2027 is at risk of falling apart as Turkey has said it will not support the plan.
