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Public debt and America's long-term problem
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The US government officially confirmed that the US public debt has exceeded the $40,000 trillion mark. Along with public debt, interest payments and the level of budget deficit have also escalated. Notably, there are 3 things here.
India tightens management and protection of wild elephant herds
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India is asking states to protect elephant migration corridors and prevent harassment measures that endanger this species.
Forecast of the direction of storm Saudel to strengthen into a super typhoon
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Storm Saudel is rapidly intensifying and is likely to reach US super typhoon level on August 23.
World on August 22: Iran calls for abandoning USD in trade
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Iran calls for reducing USD dependence; IEA warns of Hormuz Strait crisis; 10 African countries tighten borders due to Ebola... are noteworthy information.
Making international commitments a practical resource to serve national development
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung chaired an inter-sectoral meeting on reviewing and urging the implementation of international commitments and agreements.
US suspends $1.7 billion border project in Texas National Park
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The $1.7 billion border project at Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA is facing strong opposition from local people and authorities.
Ukrainian UAV attacks oil tanker in Black Sea
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Kazakhstan's main oil export route through Russian ports is targeted by Ukrainian UAVs, adding risks to global energy supplies.
Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza
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A tough stance was put forward by Israel immediately after a high-level contact with the US, closing the possibility of concessions on force deployment.
School shooting in the Philippines, 1 student killed
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The shooting shocked the Philippines, killing a student at a secondary school.
Ukraine plans to mobilize more than 100 billion USD in financial aid
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The Ukrainian government is expected to mobilize about 101 billion USD in financial support from international partners in the period 2026-2027.
Trump: The US is bringing millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US is completely controlling the Strait of Hormuz and is taking millions of barrels of oil out of this area every week.
2 consecutive low pressures appear in the East Sea after 2 strong storms
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It is forecasted that after 2 strong storms in the western Pacific basin, 2 low pressure areas will appear continuously in the northern East Sea area.
World on August 18: Mr. Trump reveals that Mr. Kim Jong Un responded to the dialogue proposal
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US President Donald Trump said that he is making the situation "much safer" through his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russia continues to gain control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced progress in Donetsk and Zaporozhye along with data on the loss of nearly 1,500 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
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President Trump said he had directed Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea for a number of reasons.
Many Middle Eastern countries secretly bring oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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Many oil tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are said to have quietly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to maintaining oil supply in the context of the Middle East conflict.
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.
