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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.
El Nino may be the strongest in 70 years, Pacific temperatures soar
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Australia warns El Nino 2026 could be the strongest in decades.
Sweden tightens immigration with controversial criteria
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The Swedish Parliament has passed new immigration laws, allowing the revocation of residency permits for "inappropriate behavior".
Defense weapons are most noticed as Europe rearms
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Artificial intelligence-integrated drones are becoming a key weapon in the new defense strategy of many European countries.
SpaceX value continuously increases sharply after listing
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SpaceX recorded a strong stock price increase, bringing the enterprise value to an unprecedented level in the market.
US strategic oil inventory plummets to a record low
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The US Strategic Oil Reserve has fallen to its lowest level since 1983 as Washington continues to export oil to reduce the impact of the conflict with Iran.
Kremlin advisor reveals how Europeans see Russia
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Kremlin Advisor Nikolay Patrushev said that Europeans do not have a negative attitude towards Russia.
6.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia
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The 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred on Sulawesi Island of Indonesia on June 16.
Britain will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine
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Britain will provide enriched uranium worth $280 million to support the operation of Ukraine's nuclear power plants in the next 2 years.
Mr. Trump announces plan to rally TRUMP on US Independence Day
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The event, announced by Mr. Trump, is scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. with military music programs, aerial performances and fireworks.
Israeli Prime Minister comments on disagreements with President Trump
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Relations between Israeli Prime Minister and President Trump continue to be noticed after statements related to the US-Iran agreement.
President Trump denies Iran's ability to receive 300 billion USD
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President Trump denied the possibility that Iran would receive 300 billion USD in reconstruction funding within the framework of a peace agreement with the US.
US strategic bombing plane crashes, 8 suspected dead
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The accident occurred at Edwards Air Force Base when a US B-52 strategic bomber was performing a test mission.
Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukrainian military facilities
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Russian forces launched a series of large-scale attacks overnight with long-range precision weapons targeting Ukrainian military industrial facilities.
Hormuz is about to open trade but the economic consequences will last for months
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The potential agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will bring short-term relief to Asia.
Slovakia asked the EU to compensate 700 million euros in weapons aid to Ukraine
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Slovakia will request the European Union (EU) to compensate for the weapons that have been supplied to Ukraine.
