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Sri Lanka brings 3 monks onto plane to pray for rain amidst drought
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The Sri Lankan Air Force has put Buddhist monks on planes to perform rain praying rituals in areas affected by drought.
New low pressure area appears after Typhoon Dujuan, bad weather forecast
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A new low pressure area appeared after Typhoon Dujuan, while the southwest monsoon caused thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides in many areas.
Russia announces interception of Ukraine's record UAV attack
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Russia affirmed that it successfully intercepted the largest-scale attack since the beginning of the war, including nearly 2,000 aircraft and missiles launched by Ukraine on September 20.
World on September 21st: Saudi Arabia rains bombs on Yemen
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Saudi Arabia launches 28 airstrikes on Houthi forces in Yemen, signals of meeting between Mr. Zelensky and Mr. Trump,... are noteworthy international news.
Global freshwater resources decline for a decade
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Freshwater reserves on Earth tend to decline for a decade, while the global water cycle is increasingly unpredictable.
Crocodile approaches residential area as lake water in Kenya rises
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Lake water levels in Kenya have risen to a record high, bringing crocodiles and hippos closer to residential areas, threatening people's lives.
Main seaports blocked, Ukraine loses more than 1 billion USD
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Ukraine's main trading ports are still stagnant, causing maritime transport and export activities of this country to face many difficulties.
Italian opposition party continues to oppose arms aid to Ukraine
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Italy's Five-Star Movement party affirmed that it will continue to oppose arms aid packages to Ukraine and called for prioritizing negotiated solutions.
600km2 oil spill threatens the marine ecosystem off Oman
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Oil slick spreading up to 600km2 from an oil tanker stranded off Oman is seriously threatening the protected marine ecosystem in the area.
Iran agrees to open temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Oman on opening a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, which can operate for 2-4 months.
Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in the Ukraine conflict
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The Russian Embassy rejects allegations related to a network recruiting former Colombian soldiers.
Trump declares Venezuelan oil is a US spoils of war
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US President Donald Trump declared Venezuelan oil a US "spoils of war" after the military campaign to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro's administration.
Forecast scenario of Typhoon Kujira merging with Typhoon Dolphin, warning of prolonged heavy rain
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Typhoon Kujira is forecast to weaken rapidly and may merge with the circulation of Typhoon Dolphin in the coming hours.
President Trump declares Europe "has no strong army
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US President Donald Trump believes that European countries do not have strong enough military forces because they have been dependent on the US for too long.
Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on August 5 announced progress in Sumy and Zaporozhye along with figures that Ukraine lost nearly 1,400 soldiers on various fronts.
Detecting flying object near runway, German airport temporarily suspends operations
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Many flights in Germany had to divert after an unidentified flying object was detected near the Leipzig - Halle airport runway.
Russian capital suffers most of UAV attacks
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that the Russian Ministry of Defense and the city government are strengthening the capital's air defense capabilities.
Typhoon Chanhom has just formed, the Western Pacific has 3 storms at the same time
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Typhoon Chanhom is the latest storm to form in the Western Pacific, after Typhoons Dolphin and Kujira.
World 24h: Forecast of impact when Dolphin and Kujira storms operate together
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Latest world news 5.8: Gold prices rise, cash flow returns to the precious metals market; Dolphin and Kujira storms operate together,...
Israel airstrikes southern Lebanon amid new round of negotiations in Italy
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The Israeli army continues to carry out airstrikes targeting a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon.
