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Nearly 6,000 sailors still trapped in the Gulf region

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Six months after the conflict in the Middle East broke out, maritime activity across the Strait of Hormuz sharply decreased, while thousands of sailors remained stranded in the Gulf.

Russia points out paradox in Europe's stance on Ukraine

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The Russian Ambassador to the United Nations said that European countries have supported Ukraine for many years but now want to show their role as peace promoters.

Saudi Arabia invests 7 billion USD to build 3 amusement parks near Paris, France

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France and Saudi Arabia signed an investment agreement of 7 billion USD to build 3 amusement parks near Paris, and expand cooperation in the fields of transportation and logistics.

US threatens to strip countries that do not sanction Iran of access to the USD

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries that do not comply with new sanctions against Iran could be removed from the USD system.

Chinese Ambassador assesses Japan has enough materials to make 5,500 nuclear warheads

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Japan is holding enough materials to manufacture about 5,500 nuclear warheads, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.

US public debt exceeds $40,000 billion for the first time, interest payments skyrocket

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US national debt exceeded $40,000 billion for the first time, amid prolonged budget deficits and increasing interest payments.

Death toll rises in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

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A landslide occurred at an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic, killing at least 100 people.

Neneng low pressure accelerates, warning of heavy rain and strong gusts of wind in the next 24 hours

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Tropical depression Neneng is accelerating towards Taiwan (China), while the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain and strong winds in many areas of the Philippines.

World on August 20th: US and Canada say they are about to reach a final trade agreement

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The US and Canada are about to reach a final trade agreement, many countries condemn Israeli ministers' statements on Gaza... are noteworthy information.

Italy releases 80,000 octopuses to deal with blue crab invasion

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Italian scientists release thousands of juvenile octopuses into the sea to solve the problem of blue crab encroachment and protect the country's aquaculture industry.

Russia controls 400 buildings in the Vodyanskoye region of Donetsk

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Russia has pushed all Ukrainian forces out of about 400 buildings in the campaign to control Vodyanskoye.

ETC account fee collection: Models being applied abroad

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In addition to road fees, some ETC systems abroad also charge additional service fees for accounts or devices.

World 24h: Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall

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World news 19.8: Employees of uranium enrichment facilities for Ukraine vote to strike; Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall...

Harvard University agrees to pay for settlement of human body parts sale scandal

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Harvard University has agreed to spend 53 million USD on a settlement after the former mortuary manager stole and sold donated human bodies.

Depression officially strengthens into Typhoon Saudel, forecast thunderstorms in many areas

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Tropical depression Saudel has strengthened into a tropical storm with winds of 75 km/h, while low pressure Neneng continues to move in a west-northwest direction.

China successfully recalls reusable missiles on land

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A Chinese space startup has successfully recovered a land-based missile.

Neneng low pressure approaches the mainland, may make landfall in the next 24 hours

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Tropical depression Neneng is moving rapidly in a west-northwest direction, possibly approaching or making landfall in the next 24 hours.

Russian general offers a scenario predicting the future of the state of Israel

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The Russian general said that the conflict in the Middle East is at risk of continuing to escalate and Israel may no longer exist as a nation.

Trump postpones 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

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US President Donald Trump has postponed a series of tariffs expected to be imposed on Canadian goods.