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Russian airstrikes paralyze power grids in southern Ukraine
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7 substations and the Odessa thermal power plant of Ukraine were neutralized by Russia, disrupting the power bridge with neighboring countries Moldova and Romania.
Truong Chinh missile explodes, China missile launch fails
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China on the night of August 10 confirmed that the Truong Chinh - 7A missile carrying the ChinaSat-4B information satellite exploded after leaving the launch pad on the same evening.
World on August 11: Colombia declares a state of emergency after strong earthquake
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Colombia declares a state of emergency after strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4; Refinery tank of oil refinery in Libya attacked;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 11.
Germany may ask Ukraine to compensate for Nord Stream explosion
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik said that Germany may request Ukraine to compensate for damages caused by the Nord Stream pipeline explosion.
7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador
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The strong earthquake shook 2 South American countries, forcing people to evacuate from buildings.
China and EU officially launch trade and investment consultation mechanism
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China and the European Union (EU) identified 4 initial operating areas under the trade and investment consultation mechanism.
Finland paves the way for nuclear weapons, Russia will have a military-technical response
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Finland's lifting of the ban on nuclear weapons will force Russia to take more political as well as military-technical retaliatory measures.
Iran declares only two countries have control over the Strait of Hormuz
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Tehran said Iran and Oman will decide the future of managing the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed the involvement of other third parties.
Iraq wants to join BRICS
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The Iraqi Ambassador to Russia said Baghdad hopes to become a BRICS member one day.
Russian forces attack drone storage in Kharkiv
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 29 that the Russian army had used Geran 5'Seeker' drones to attack the Megasklad logistics center in Kharkiv.
Russian troops are attacking on many fronts in Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian army is attacking on many fronts in Ukraine.
Poland records highest temperature ever amidst heat waves
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The temperature broke Poland's record, which has existed for more than a century, forcing authorities to implement a series of emergency response measures.
Iran - Oman discuss management of the Hormuz Strait
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On June 29, Iran announced that it had held its first meeting with Oman on the management of the Hormuz Strait since signing a preliminary agreement with the US to end the conflict.
Chinese astronaut grills pumpkins on Tiangong Space Station
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The Chinese astronaut team of the Shenzhou 23 mission has completed its first month of work on the Tiangong Space Station.
World 24h: Extension of MH370 search agreement
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World news June 29: Iran warns third parties not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz; Extension of MH370 search agreement...
Iran and Qatar agree to release 6 billion USD of Tehran's assets
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Iran and Qatar have agreed to release 6 billion USD out of a total of 12 billion USD of Iranian assets being frozen in this emirate.
Former US Senator says Israel has nuclear weapons, concerned about being used against Iran
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Former US Senator Marjorie Taylor Greene said that the conflict with Iran still poses a risk of serious escalation.
Global sea freight rates reach highest level in two years
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Sea freight rates skyrocketed compared to before the US imposed new tariffs, reflecting increased pressure on supply chains and trade.
High heat, Hungary allows state employees to work remotely
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The intense heat wave broke many temperature records, forcing authorities to impose a series of emergency measures on water, railways and healthcare.
Russia announces dismissal of 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers and mercenaries in one week
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Russian military experts cited figures showing that Ukraine's losses have increased for the sixth consecutive week amid fierce fighting.
