World
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean soldier crosses border line
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The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
Iran asks Qatar to allow investigation into 3 missing pilots
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Iran proposes Qatar to allow the Iranian military investigation team to enter the country to verify information related to 3 pilots missing since March.
8 countries protest Israel rejects Gaza peace roadmap
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8 countries condemned Israel for rejecting the Gaza peace roadmap, saying that this country is hindering efforts to end the conflict.
World on August 17: Hamas demands pressure on Israel, US reduces exercises with South Korea
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Hamas demands pressure on Israel, Trump reduces the scale of exercises with South Korea, Russia announces shooting down nearly 1,500 UAVs... are noteworthy news.
World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs
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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.
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.
Solar eclipse could reduce Portugal's solar power production by 45%
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Portugal is preparing response plans when a solar eclipse occurs on August 12, which is expected to cause solar power production in this country to decrease sharply.
3 consecutive low pressures will form after Typhoon Peilou, there is a low pressure in the East Sea
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It is forecast that 3 consecutive low pressure areas will form after Typhoon Peilou, including 1 low pressure area that will form in the East Sea.
Prolonged drought causes difficulties for British farmers
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Prolonged heat and drought are causing heavy damage to agriculture in the UK, raising concerns about the risk of shortage of some food items.
At least 132 people died in earthquake in Colombia
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The strongest earthquake in a decade has left hundreds of casualties in Colombia, a red alert was issued.
Russian airstrikes paralyze power grids in southern Ukraine
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7 substations and the Odessa thermal power plant of Ukraine were neutralized by Russia, disrupting the power bridge with neighboring countries Moldova and Romania.
Truong Chinh missile explodes, China missile launch fails
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China on the night of August 10 confirmed that the Truong Chinh - 7A missile carrying the ChinaSat-4B information satellite exploded after leaving the launch pad on the same evening.
World on August 11: Colombia declares a state of emergency after strong earthquake
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Colombia declares a state of emergency after strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4; Refinery tank of oil refinery in Libya attacked;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 11.
Germany may ask Ukraine to compensate for Nord Stream explosion
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik said that Germany may request Ukraine to compensate for damages caused by the Nord Stream pipeline explosion.
7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador
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The strong earthquake shook 2 South American countries, forcing people to evacuate from buildings.
Extreme heat covers many regions around the world
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According to data released by climate change monitoring agency Copernicus, many regions in the world have experienced the hottest July ever recorded.
US reveals what Iran wants in negotiations
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Iran wants the US to reopen access to assets that are frozen during negotiations between the two countries, according to US officials.
World 24h: Dolphin storm makes landfall in China for the 2nd time, causing heavy rain
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Latest world news August 10th: Gold prices maintain upward momentum, expectations of Fed to cut interest rates to boost precious metals; Dolphin storm makes landfall in China for the 2nd time...
Russia intercepts hundreds of Ukrainian UAVs
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's air defense forces intercepted and shot down 456 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in just 1 night.
