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Ukraine needs an additional 32.6 billion USD, calling on Europe to use blockaded Russian assets

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Ukraine is lacking 32.6 billion USD for the 2027 financial demand, forcing Kiev to call for more support from allies.

United Nations approves cultural initiative proposed by Vietnam

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The United Nations General Assembly has just adopted the Resolution launching the "International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development" in 2027-2036 initiated by Vietnam.

Forecast of storms and monsoons operating in rapid succession near the East Sea, which may affect Vietnam

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September is forecast to continue to have storms and active tropical cyclones, in which some systems are likely to head towards the East Sea and affect Vietnam.

United Nations adopts new world map, Europe and North America look smaller

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On September 4, the United Nations voted to adopt the new world map, according to AFP.

Record hot summer disrupts European tourism industry

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The summer of 2026 enters European history with unprecedented extreme heat waves, forcing the tourism industry to respond quickly.

Greece imports Israel's 3 billion euro air defense system

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Israel will build an air defense system called the Achilles Shield for Greece

Ukraine may run out of money to pay soldiers' salaries in mid-October

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Ukraine's military budget is under great pressure as the source of money for military salaries is at risk of running out in mid-October.

Jordan claims to intercept 8 Iranian missiles

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Jordanian air defense forces intercepted 8 missiles encroaching on the country's airspace, the Jordanian military said in a statement.

Russia responds to call for meeting of US - Russia - Ukraine Presidents

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Russia clearly sets a condition that the summit is only meaningful when the most difficult part of the work is completed at the negotiating table.

US - Iran clashes resume after a month

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The US announced that it had attacked Iranian rocket launchers, causing Tehran to immediately respond.

Forecast of the path of the tropical depression, likely to strengthen into a storm soon

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Tropical depression Pilandok is moving slowly over the Philippine Sea and may strengthen into a storm in the afternoon of September 1 before leaving the Philippine forecast area.

Unmanned boat suddenly drifts ashore in Turkey's Black Sea

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A unmanned boat of unknown origin has just drifted ashore in Samsun province of Turkey, causing the discovered area to be blocked off.

Venezuelan President posts new photo in US prison

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro posted a new photo in US prison, sending a message to his family and supporters.

World on August 31: US hits two Iranian missile launchers, IRGC warns of retaliation

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Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks, Russia sets conditions for 3-President summit, US attacks Iran... are noteworthy international news.

Nepal races to demolish tunnels, still 180m away from where more than 100 workers are trapped

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Nepalese rescue forces are drilling, digging and breaking rocks to reach more than 100 workers believed to be still trapped in hydropower tunnels buried in mud.

Ukraine's public debt increases by billions of USD each month

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The burden of public debt shrinks with each month of war, putting Ukraine's fiscal future in a prolonged dependence.

World 24h: New forecast for tropical depression near the Philippines

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Latest world news 30. 8: Identify the main cause of the landslide disaster at the Nepal border; New forecast for tropical depression near the Philippines...

Switzerland hunts down suspect in shooting that left 6 people dead and injured

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Swiss police said 1 person was killed and 5 others were injured in a shooting that occurred at an electronic music festival in northern Switzerland.

Identifying the main cause of the landslide disaster on the Nepal - China border

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Ice and rock from a glacier on a high mountain in Nepal plunged 22km down, developing into a stream of soil and rocks and overflowing into Gyirong port, Tibet, China.

2 minutes of life and death before the mudslide in Nepal

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Survivors of mudslides in Nepal recount the moment they escaped death, the scene of houses being swept away and the difficulties in rescue work.