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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.
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.
World 24h: Forecast of a new tropical depression near the East Sea
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Latest world news August 2nd: Tropical depression Luis forms near the East Sea; Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week...
Hurricane Dolphin approaches Luis low pressure, a rare meteorological phenomenon is about to occur
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Tropical depression Luis is forecast to interact with Hurricane Dolphin, causing complicated developments for the region's weather.
Thai Prime Minister sends condolences to the families of 2 Russians murdered in Pattaya
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Two suspects arrested by Thai police related to the disappearance of 2 Russians in Pattaya city confessed to causing the murder.
Discovered "devil" fish without eyes, transparent body
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American scientists have just discovered a cave fish species, which may be in the group of the rarest fish in the world.
