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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.
The largest pipeline of oil in Russia is interrupted
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Ukraine attacked the Kavkazskaya pumping station in Russia, disrupting oil transportation through the CPC pipeline system.
US exposes the forces that hinder peace in Ukraine
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The US Secretary of State said that President Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Ukraine are facing opposition from a number of foreign governments.
Weather forecast for the summer may be the hottest on record
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The summer weather in 2025 is forecast to be one of the hottest years on record.
Turkey arrests more than 1,100 strikers
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Turkish authorities have arrested more than 1,100 people in protests against the imprisonment of the Istanbul Mayor.
La Nina is gradually ending, neutral ENSO to appear in the next few weeks
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La Nina is continuing to weaken and is expected to shift to the ENSO neutral phase in the coming weeks.
Russian soldiers seize many Ukrainian armored vehicles
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The Russian military has seized many armored vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a recent campaign.
NASA finds unprecedented large organic molecules on Mars
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NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered large organic molecules that have never been seen on the red planet.
Unimaginably cheap Russian oil prices, exports skyrocket
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Russian oil flows into India have skyrocketed thanks to attractive cheap prices, strengthening Moscow's position as New Delhi's number one oil supplier.
EU on fire as Russia - US negotiations
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The EU is worried about monitoring Russia-US negotiations on ensuring the safety of the Black Sea and possibly finalizing a broader peace deal for Ukraine.
President Trump may exempt tax reductions for many countries
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US President Donald Trump said he could exempt more countries from tariffs as the deadline for imposing counterpart tariffs on US trade partners is approaching.
Russia points out the responsibility of the attack on the Russia-EU gas pipeline
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The attack on the Russia-EU gas pipeline by Ukraine may have the involvement of the UK.
The 2025 storm season is dominated by ENSO, an unpredictable trend
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The number one storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be named Andrea. Subsecutive storms are Barry, Chantal and Dexter.
US hands over bomb and mine clearance training facility to Vietnam
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The US military handed over a bomb and mine clearing training facility to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense in Ba Vi.
A major European country faces criticism for wanting to send troops to Ukraine
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Many defense officials opposed the UK Prime Minister's intention to send about 10,000 troops to Ukraine when the conflict ended, pointing to many loopholes in the plan.
World 24h: Witness in Germany avoids statements about Nord Stream 2
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International news 24.3: Important witness in Germany avoids statements about Nord Stream 2; US supports EU country in resolving the dispute to buy Russian gas...
