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World on August 27: President Trump declares pressure on Iran is taking effect

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President Trump says pressure on Iran is effective, Ukraine attacks Donetsk with Storm Shadow missiles... are noteworthy international news.

Russia controls 2 new settlements, shooting down 798 Ukrainian drones

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The two attacking spearheads of Russia, geographically far apart, both recorded progress, showing that pressure was maintained in many directions at the same time.

Vietnam continues to consolidate its position in the global supply chain

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Booming corporate profits, record foreign investment capital, Q2 GDP reaching 8.39% continue to consolidate Vietnam's position in the global supply chain.

Vietnam's economy records sustainable development momentum amidst volatile international context

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In the context of a volatile world situation, the Vietnamese economy is still positively assessed by international financial institutions with sustainable development momentum.

More than 380 tourists missing after major floods in Nepal

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About 384 tourists, including 291 foreigners, were reported missing after a serious flash flood occurred in Rasuwa district in northern Nepal.

Big bar fire in Bangkok kills at least 27 people

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A major fire in Bangkok, Thailand on the evening of July 12 killed at least 27 people and injured dozens.

NATO command and early warning aircraft appear in the Black Sea

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In Romanian airspace, NATO's early warning and command aircraft maintained flight at an altitude of nearly 9,000m.

World 24h: Forecast of storm Ba Vi affecting and causing heavy rain in China

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Latest world news 12.7: Gold prices enter a volatile week, focusing on the Fed and US inflation; Typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart...

The heatwave covering the United States may set a new record

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July 12, local time, is the peak of the heat wave, with temperatures ranging from 37.7 degrees Celsius to 43.3 degrees Celsius in some states in the northern United States.

Iran responds to the US, attacking a series of targets in the Gulf region

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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on July 12 that it had launched a retaliatory attack after new US airstrikes.

Low pressure connects with low pressure after storm Ba Vi, with risk of entering the East Sea

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A new low pressure area will form immediately after Typhoon Ba Vi, in which there is a possibility of a low pressure area entering the East Sea in the coming days.

Close-up of US re-attack on Iran

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The US Central Command on July 12 released a video showing US forces deploying a third attack on Iran.

US urges Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon ahead of new round of negotiations

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The US military delegation has just arrived in Beirut, Lebanon to discuss the mechanism for deploying a pilot area for Israel to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.

Vietnam affirms that UNCLOS is a comprehensive and thorough legal basis for sea areas

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Vietnam reaffirms that UNCLOS 1982 is the sole legal basis, comprehensively and thoroughly regulating the scope of rights to enjoy sea areas.

Shooting in Canada, 7 casualties

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The shooting occurred during the annual Latin festival in downtown Toronto (Canada), police are searching for clues about the suspect.

Poland - France consult for the first time on nuclear umbrella project

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Poland and France held the first consultation on the nuclear umbrella project. Warsaw revealed that the two delegations "focused on the current security situation in Europe".

Hot weather causes South Korea to activate emergency alert for the first time

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The two cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang in South Korea have for the first time applied the highest heat warning level since the system was launched.

Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart

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Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall in eastern China on the night of July 11, bringing strong winds.

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, US launches new attack

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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 12 that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice".

Russia focuses on attacking important ports of Ukraine

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Russia on July 11 launched long-range attacks targeting seaport infrastructure and ships transporting weapons for the Ukrainian army.