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Ukrainian uranium enrichment facility employees vote to strike
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More than 200 employees at Urenco's uranium enrichment facility in the UK voted to strike after disagreeing with the 4.1% wage increase proposal.
US - South Korea shorten joint military exercises
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Joint military exercises between South Korea and the US are shrinking in scale after US President Donald Trump requested a reduction in this activity.
Just listed, shares of Chinese company making humanoid robots increased by 629%
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Shares of Chinese humanoid robot company Unitree rose more than 600% in the first trading session in Shanghai.
3 tropical depressions simultaneously form, forecast rain for many days
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Three tropical depressions are forming simultaneously around the East Sea, including 1 tropical depression in the East Sea.
World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.
The world's oldest president declares to continue running for the 8th term
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Mr. Paul Biya, 92, affirmed his determination to face the challenge when entering his 8th Cameroonian presidential election.
China announces ambitious plan for nuclear energy
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China is planning to double its nuclear power capacity.
China's exports exceed forecasts after the US temporarily suspends tariffs
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The temporary agreement between the US and China has helped the country's exports recover, although the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
Malaysia tightly controls regulations on import and export of AI chips originating from the US
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Enterprises in Malaysia will have to apply for a special license before buying and selling AI chip products from the US.
German Defense Minister visits the US, discusses Ukrainian arms aid
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Berlin seeks a clear commitment from Washington on European defense and military support for Ukraine.
Cambodia applies compulsory military service regime in 2026
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Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the Cambodian army will begin implementing the mandatory military service regime in 2026.
Spending more than 7 billion VND to buy goods online, renting an apartment just to store things that have not been peeled off
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A woman in China who is causing a "cyber storm" after being discovered spent more than 2 million yuan (more than 7 billion VND) just to buy goods online.
Storm Nari heads straight to the mainland, forecast to be the most affected area
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Typhoon Nari is forecast to approach eastern and northern Japan, possibly making landfall between July 14 and 15.
Boeing announces the safety of aircraft fuel locks
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing issued an internal notice confirming that fuel locks on Boeing models do not cause unsafety for flights.
President Trump's unprecedented exceptional visit to the UK
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President Donald Trump was invited to pay a second state visit to the UK, which is considered an unprecedented exception in the history of the US - UK.
Pledged by the US to reconnect aid, Ukraine declares it will attack deep into Russian territory
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will continue to attack deep into Russia, days after the US pledged to reconnect military aid to Kiev.
Russian soldiers level the Ukrainian UAV command post with rocket artillery
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On July 13, Russian Vostok Forces used grade fighter artillery systems to destroy a Ukrainian UAV command post in the direction of South Donetsk.
Vietnam always supports the noble values and goals of the Francophone Community
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Vietnam always shares and supports the noble values and goals of the Francophone Community: peace, democracy, cultural and ethnic diversity, solidarity, cooperation and development.
Support Ukraine, but the EU wallet still prioritizes Russian gas
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The European Union (EU) spends more money on Russian gas than on Ukraine's aid in 2024.
Germany finds loophole to control Russian oil ships in the Baltic
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Germany finds a vulnerability to control Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers in the Baltic Sea.
