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World 24h: 3 consecutive low pressures form near the Philippines
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Latest world news August 11th: 3 consecutive low pressures will form after Typhoon Peilou; Chang Zheng missile explodes, China missile launch fails...
22 people killed in serious traffic accident in Niger
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At least 22 people have died in a serious traffic accident that occurred on the Maradi - Madaoua route, western Niger.
Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
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A Syrian court on August 11 sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
China activates emergency mechanism to respond to Dolphin storm in Beijing
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Chinese authorities raise flood response levels to the highest level in many districts of Beijing.
Iran reveals new regulations for ships passing through Hormuz, possibly with special preferences for some countries
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Iran said the new law on the management of the Ormuz Strait does not specifically name any country, but incentives for Russia may be negotiated separately.
The world's largest hydropower project in China announces new achievements
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The middle line of China's South-North Water Transfer Project provides more than 80 billion m3 of water as of August 7.
German economy faces double problem
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Germany's economic outlook is currently heavily dependent on energy prices, the developments of conflicts in the Middle East, and the heatwave.
China raises emergency response level for Typhoon Dolphin
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Coastal provinces in eastern China are urgently deploying a series of response measures as Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to make landfall by the end of the week.
Suspect shot dead grandparents before shooting at school in Thailand
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Thai police said the suspect killed his grandparents before causing the horrific shooting at the school.
New low pressure appears in the East Sea, Western Pacific storms and low pressures rush in
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2 low pressure areas appeared together, including 1 low pressure area in the East Sea. Currently, the western Pacific basin has 5 active weather systems including low pressure and storms.
Russian official: Western aid weapons do not help Ukraine change the situation
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A Russian official said that a strategy based on modern weapons aided by the West does not help Ukraine change the course of the conflict.
Mexico strengthens security, promotes resumption of avocado exports to the US
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Mexico is strengthening security measures in Michoacan state, creating conditions to restore avocado exports to the US.
School shooting in Thailand, at least 10 students injured
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At least 10 students injured in school shooting near Bangkok, Thailand.
President Trump imposes 15% tax on important materials for chip production
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US President Donald Trump has just signed a decree imposing a 15% tariff and stipulating the minimum import price for polysilicon, in order to promote domestic production.
Trump: Russia-Ukraine conflict is the most difficult conflict ever to deal with
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US President Donald Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are progressing.
SpaceX rocket fragment hits the Moon after more than 1 year of drifting
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The SpaceX rocket fragment, about the size of a bus, hit the surface of the Moon as predicted.
Mr. Trump signs new decree tightening "birth tourism" in the US
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US President Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order targeting people entering the US under the guise of tourism but actually to have children.
Total solar eclipse on August 12 opens the door to decoding the biggest mysteries of the Sun
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Scientists plan to use the full solar eclipse next week to learn more about the volatile and unpredictable nature of the Sun.
New low pressure may strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours
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A new low pressure area is forecast to strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours, leading to heavy rain in Southeast Asia in the coming days.
World 24h: 3 storms operating in the Western Pacific
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Latest world news 6.8: Gold price reverses flow to break through, cash flow returns to precious metals; Western Pacific has 3 storms at the same time...
