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World on August 8: US Senate passes bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran
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US Senate passes bill to sanction Russia and Iran; Cargo ship catches fire after attack near the Strait of Hormuz... are noteworthy news.
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.
More cargo ships hit by strange object near the Strait of Hormuz
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The new incident extends a series of maritime security incidents involving cargo ships off Oman, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
Typhoon Dolphin continues to strengthen, forecast direction for the next 72 hours
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Typhoon Dolphin continues to strengthen in favorable conditions and is forecast to sweep through the Okinawa Islands (Japan) at the end of this week on a very large scale.
Europe warns of drought, many countries struggle to retain water and electricity
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Prolonged heat waves and droughts are pushing many European countries into water and electricity shortages, transportation disruptions and causing great damage to agriculture.
Russia controls nearly 600km2 of battlefield area in July
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Russian military experts said the rate of advance has increased significantly compared to last month, with 32 settlements put under control.
Mr. Trump warns of the last chance for Iran
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US President Donald Trump issued a tough warning about the two stages of the agreement.
Russia-Ukraine fighting heats up in the Black Sea, recording many casualties
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Black Sea continues to escalate as the two sides simultaneously launch new attacks.
25 US states simultaneously sue Mr. Trump over new tariff policy
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President Donald Trump's new tariff policy faces opposition as 25 US states simultaneously sue.
South Korea issues highest temperature warning about heatstroke
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South Korea for the first time issued a severe heat warning in Seoul as the temperature rises, increasing the risk of heat-related diseases.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of a new low pressure becoming a storm
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Latest world news 3.8: New low pressure area forecast to appear immediately after tropical depression Luis; 60,000 people evacuated due to forest fires in the US...
Spain completes installation of floating barriers at sea
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Spain has completed the deployment of a floating fence at sea along the maritime border of the land of Ceuta.
Logistics center in Russia attacked and caught fire at night
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The drone strike (UAV) caused a fire at a logistics center of Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce platform.
Dolphin storm changes direction, warning of heavy rain in many areas
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Philippine meteorologists believe that Typhoon Dolphin is unlikely to make landfall but could still strengthen the southwest monsoon, causing heavy rain at the weekend.
New low pressure area forecast to appear immediately after tropical depression Luis
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New low pressure is forecast to appear near the Philippines immediately after tropical depression Luis and storm Dolphin.
60,000 people evacuated due to wildfires in the US
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Forest fires in Washington, USA have forced about 60,000 people in Spokane city to evacuate.
Iran denies negotiations with the US
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Iran insists it is only negotiating with Oman on the maritime route, contrary to the US President's previous statement on a new negotiation schedule.
