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World 21. 8: US approves proposal to sell 4.5 billion USD refueling aircraft to Qatar
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US approves $4.5 billion oil tanker sale to Qatar; 7.2 magnitude strong earthquake shakes southern Peru;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 21.
Honduras warns of drought with 80% of territory due to El Nino
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Widespread drought has caused reservoir water levels to decrease, crop failures and livestock deaths in many areas of Honduras.
Russia controls Matyashevo in Donetsk, opening the way to the Dobropolye area
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The Matyashevo logistics line once again became a decisive factor in the conflict situation on Russia's key offensive direction in Donetsk.
Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam
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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.
Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market
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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.
US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany
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German Chancellor confirms strategic weapons deal with US.
Australia exports nuclear fuel to India
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The new agreement between the Australian and Indian Prime Ministers paves the way for uranium exports, adding momentum to the clean energy goal.
Russian Northern Combat Group destroys hundreds of Ukrainian UAVs in one day
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The Russian side announced that its Operational Groups intercepted and destroyed hundreds of Ukrainian UAVs and many military targets in the past 24 hours.
Hezbollah declares continued military operations, rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement
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Hezbollah Secretary General affirmed that the US-sponsored agreement is "illegal" and cannot be implemented in practice.
European country reveals pressure for not sanctioning Russia
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Serbia affirms it will not sanction Russia, despite pressure from outside.
President Trump: The US has a part in Ukraine thanks to the mineral deal
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President Donald Trump believes that the US has "a part" in Ukraine after the two countries signed a mineral agreement.
President Trump declares the US will win very quickly if there is a renewed conflict with Iran
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US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of a recurrence of conflict with Iran, while affirming that the US will "win very quickly" if that happens.
Russia suddenly bans diesel oil exports
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Russia bans diesel exports and prepares to import more oil products to increase supply and stabilize the domestic fuel market.
Finland speaks out after Trump's new statement about Greenland
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Finland believes that the Greenland issue needs to be resolved through existing defense and security mechanisms, rather than through territorial claims.
Russian President Putin speaks out after a series of attacks by Ukraine
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The Russian leader affirmed that attacks on energy infrastructure cannot shake the economy or cause social instability.
China activates emergency storm and flood response in Zhejiang and Fujian
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Coastal provinces in eastern China simultaneously strengthened response measures as Typhoon Ba Vi, storm number 9 of this year, approaches the mainland.
Number of deaths from earthquake in Venezuela exceeds 3,800 people
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Venezuelan officials said more than 3,800 people were killed and about 16,740 injured by the double earthquake that occurred in this country.
President Trump warns of more serious consequences after re-attack Iran
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The US military has airstriked a series of targets in Iran, after President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran had ended.
Super typhoon Ba Vi maintains maximum intensity for more than 4 days, the strongest in decades
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Super typhoon Ba Vi (Bavi) - one of the strongest super typhoons in decades in the northwest Pacific began to weaken.
Russian forces make clear progress in Donetsk
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Military expert Andrey Marochko said that Russian forces are simultaneously attacking two areas near Novy Donbass in Donetsk.
