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Key suspect in Haitian President assassination case taken to the US
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The US brings 18 suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise to Florida for trial, including key suspect Joseph Felix Badio.
US-China trade negotiations boost Asian stocks
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Progress from the US-China trade negotiations last weekend in New York has created strong momentum to help the Asian stock market recover on the morning of September 21.
Forecast of the first impacts of Typhoon Dujuan, heavy rain up to 350mm
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Typhoon Dujuan approaching Japan causes heavy rain, strong winds and raises the risk of flooding and landslides in many areas.
Sri Lanka brings 3 monks onto plane to pray for rain amidst drought
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The Sri Lankan Air Force has put Buddhist monks on planes to perform rain praying rituals in areas affected by drought.
New low pressure area appears after Typhoon Dujuan, bad weather forecast
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A new low pressure area appeared after Typhoon Dujuan, while the southwest monsoon caused thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides in many areas.
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.
Russia intercepts rare Portuguese plane
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The reconnaissance aircraft was seized by Russia almost intact and transferred to the research institute for design analysis and technology.
South Korea almost shot down a US military UAV due to a communication error
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A communication breach between the South Korean and US militaries caused South Korean forces to almost intercept the wrong US military UAV.
Russia warns of consequences if Ireland blocks commercial ships
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Russia warns Ireland of "serious consequences" if it inspects commercial ships related to sanctions against Moscow.
World oil prices suddenly plummet, Brent drops to near 3-week low
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Brent oil prices fell below $82/barrel for the first time since mid-July, marking one of the strongest declines in weeks.
US reveals possibility of transferring Patriot production technology to Ukraine
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The US confirmed that it is discussing with Ukraine the possibility of transferring technology to produce the Patriot air defense system.
Large explosion of unknown cause in the Strait of Hormuz
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A series of maritime incidents, including a large explosion, off Oman have raised security concerns.
Middle East before a new spiral of conflict
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The conflict between the US and Iran has escaped the scope of the pure confrontation between the US and Iran. It has become a form of "great fire" in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region. Arab countries in the Gulf, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon have all been affected by the conflict.
President Trump reveals new negotiation schedule with Iran
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President Trump postponed the large-scale attack plan to pursue the agreement, while Iran said it was about to reach a consensus with Oman on the shipping route.
Typhoon Kujira may form today, predicting unfavorable scenario
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Tropical depression near the East Sea Luis will strengthen into a storm with the international name Kujira in the next 12 hours.
Donbass air defense arch deploys nearly 140 Ukrainian UAVs in the past week
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Russian security agencies said they have prevented a series of attacks targeting infrastructure and residential areas, without causing damage to civilians.
Storm Kujira near the East Sea has not yet strengthened but is already in danger of disappearing because of Dolphin
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Typhoon Kujira near the East Sea is expected to mainly operate in the sea area east of the Philippines, unlikely to move into the East Sea.
