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Latest developments of Typhoon Peilou as the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain
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Tropical storm Peilou has left PAGASA's monitoring area and does not affect local weather, while Habagat continues to cause rain in Luzon.
World oil prices simultaneously increase, Brent oil price exceeds $88/barrel
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Brent oil for October delivery on the ICE London exchange surpassed $88/barrel, while WTI oil also increased in the trading session on August 11.
Russian Deputy Minister: Ukraine runs out of resources to continue conflict
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The Russian diplomat believes that personnel changes in Ukraine are only aimed at maintaining power and controlling financial flows from the West.
Russia warns of retaliation against NATO for increasing presence in Finland
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Diplomatic sources affirmed that Russia will be forced to act to ensure security in the face of the alliance's strengthening forces in Northern Europe.
Hot weather pushes nearly 3/4 of England into drought
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About 45 million people live in drought zones as record rainfall falls and a new heatwave is approaching threatening Britain.
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...
China builds planetary protection laboratory
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China's new facility will serve the mission of studying Mars specimens, with a two-way protection system to prevent the risk of biological pollution.
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.
