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World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs
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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.
Russian experts are not surprised if Turkey re-exports US weapons to Ukraine
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The possibility of Turkey transferring US-made weapons to Ukraine will not be surprising.
Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm
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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.
Sleepless night at the airport
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The flight from Urumqi to Hong Kong (China) airport was delayed by 30 minutes, so passengers connecting to Hanoi could not catch the next flight - the last flight of the day.
US recalls nearly 19 million eggs due to suspected bacterial contamination
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The US Food and Drug Administration raised the warning level for the recall of nearly 19 million eggs due to the risk of salmonella infection.
Serbia to finalize new gas deal with Russia
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Russia's Gazprom Group is discussing a new gas supply contract with Serbia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak revealed.
Russia is ready to increase oil exports to China via new transport route
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Russia is ready to increase oil supplies to China via Kazakhstan by 2.5 million tons.
UK and EU reach historic post- Brexit deal
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The European Union (EU) and the UK have agreed a new post- Brexit trade deal after months of negotiations.
WHO in crisis after losing funding from the US
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WHO is considering a plan to cut a large number of personnel just a few months after the US government decided to withdraw from the organization.
COVID-19 re-efolds in Asia
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Singapore and Hong Kong (China), two leading financial centers in Asia, are recording an increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
Japanese female propherancy causes global storm with disaster forecast for July
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Japanese female artist manga ( comic book) Ryo Tatsuki, known as "Baba Vanga of Asia", predicts a major disaster that could happen in July 2025.
EU wants G7 to pressure Russian oil prices
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The EU is about to propose that the G7 lower the price of Russian oil from $60 to $50/barrel - a "priced" move that has not been seen since the 2022 oil embargo on Russia.
Russia speaks out about the deadline for a peace memorandum with Ukraine
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The Kremlin spokesman affirmed that it is impossible to set a deadline for the peace memorandum between Russia and Ukraine because the implementation process is very complicated.
Mr. Putin unexpectedly mentioned Mrs. Melania in a phone call with Mr. Trump
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US President Donald Trump revealed what Russian President Vladimir Putin told him about his wife Melania Trump in a phone call lasting more than 2 hours.
A Baltic country accuses Russia of seizing oil tankers, fuelting tensions
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In a development that raised concerns about rising tensions in the Baltic Sea, Estonia accused Russia of seizing a ship carrying da and da.
Russia conducts missile launch drill over Japanese sea
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The Russian bulk landing ship Peresvet conducts fireworks and missile drills in the Japanese sea, targeting coastal, air and sea targets.
Mr. Trump declares that Russia - Ukraine negotiations will take place immediately
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately in the direction of a ceasefire and end the conflict.
At the end of the phone call, Mr. Putin said that a ceasefire could take place
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Russian President Vladimir Putin described the phone call with US President Donald Trump as " confidential, informative and very useful."
Low pressure appears near the East Sea, forecast to strengthen into a storm
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At 2:00 a.m. on May 20, the center of the low pressure near the East Sea was at about 8.6 degrees north latitude, 115.5 degrees east longitude.
Loss of cheap Russian gas, EU pays double the price
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With no more cheap Russian gas, the EU is expected to spend at least $11 billion to fill its gas reserves before next winter.
