World

2 rescuers killed in cargo ship attack in Red Sea

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The attack on the cargo ship hit rescue forces evacuating the crew, marking the first death since the regional conflict broke out.

World on August 12: US fires, neutralizes cargo ship suspected of violating blockade order

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US launches missile to neutralize ship suspected of violating blockade orders; Houthi attacks Saudi Arabian military cargo ship;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 12.

US plans to build deterrent defense line in Indo-Pacific

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The Pentagon revealed that the US is planning to build a deterrent defense line in the Indo-Pacific.

Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day

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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.

Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel

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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.

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.

New low pressure appears in the East Sea, Western Pacific storms and low pressures rush in

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2 low pressure areas appeared together, including 1 low pressure area in the East Sea. Currently, the western Pacific basin has 5 active weather systems including low pressure and storms.

Russian official: Western aid weapons do not help Ukraine change the situation

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A Russian official said that a strategy based on modern weapons aided by the West does not help Ukraine change the course of the conflict.

Mexico strengthens security, promotes resumption of avocado exports to the US

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Mexico is strengthening security measures in Michoacan state, creating conditions to restore avocado exports to the US.

School shooting in Thailand, at least 10 students injured

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At least 10 students injured in school shooting near Bangkok, Thailand.

President Trump imposes 15% tax on important materials for chip production

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US President Donald Trump has just signed a decree imposing a 15% tariff and stipulating the minimum import price for polysilicon, in order to promote domestic production.

Trump: Russia-Ukraine conflict is the most difficult conflict ever to deal with

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US President Donald Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are progressing.

SpaceX rocket fragment hits the Moon after more than 1 year of drifting

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The SpaceX rocket fragment, about the size of a bus, hit the surface of the Moon as predicted.

Mr. Trump signs new decree tightening "birth tourism" in the US

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US President Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order targeting people entering the US under the guise of tourism but actually to have children.

Total solar eclipse on August 12 opens the door to decoding the biggest mysteries of the Sun

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Scientists plan to use the full solar eclipse next week to learn more about the volatile and unpredictable nature of the Sun.

New low pressure may strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours

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A new low pressure area is forecast to strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours, leading to heavy rain in Southeast Asia in the coming days.

World 24h: 3 storms operating in the Western Pacific

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Latest world news 6.8: Gold price reverses flow to break through, cash flow returns to precious metals; Western Pacific has 3 storms at the same time...

China builds planetary protection laboratory

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China's new facility will serve the mission of studying Mars specimens, with a two-way protection system to prevent the risk of biological pollution.

Crocodile approaches residential area as lake water in Kenya rises

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Lake water levels in Kenya have risen to a record high, bringing crocodiles and hippos closer to residential areas, threatening people's lives.

Main seaports blocked, Ukraine loses more than 1 billion USD

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Ukraine's main trading ports are still stagnant, causing maritime transport and export activities of this country to face many difficulties.