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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.
Myanmar earthquake causes strong aftershocks in China
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The earthquake in Myanmar caused strong shaking in many areas of Yunnan province, southwestern China, bordering Myanmar.
Strong earthquake in Myanmar collapses high-rise building in Thailand
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The 30-storey building in the north of the Thai capital turned into a pile of rubble in just a few seconds after a powerful earthquake of 7.7 on the Richter scale shocked Myanmar.
ASEAN continues to be a leading investment destination in 2025
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The Bank of Asia Forum (BFA) has just released a report forecasting Asia's economy to grow by 4.5% in 2025, peaking above 4.4% in 2024, in which ASEAN continues to be a leading investment destination.
Mr. Putin proposes the United Nations to temporarily manage Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the establishment of a temporary government in Ukraine under the supervision of the United Nations and a number of other countries.
Russian soldiers control robot with bombs to destroy Ukrainian shelter
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The Russian Zapad fighter group's engineering forces deployed robot systems to destroy shelters and public works of the Ukrainian army.
Weather forecast for the weekend as cold air flows in
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The cold air is spreading, making Hong Kong (China) see a cooler weekend, with temperatures dropping to a low of 16 degrees Celsius.
US considers making a transfer, Russia has a chance to return to SWIFT
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The US is considering the possibility of loosening some of Russia's sanctions, including reconnecting Russian banks with the SWIFT payment system.
World 24h: The possibility of a revival of Nord Stream 2
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International news 27.3: Europe struggles to force Russian gas, Nord Stream 2 could revive; Old customers suffer heavy consequences due to loss of Russian gas...
The future of Russian oil and gas when sanctions are eased
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Russia's energy trade could change if Western sanctions are eased.
Germany immediately affected by Mr. Trump's new tariffs
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The 25% import tax on cars that President Donald Trump has just announced has caused stocks of many major German car companies to fall, threatening the global supply chain.
Former customer suffers serious consequences for Russian gas loss
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Austria recorded the highest wholesale electricity price in the EU in the winter of 2024-2025 due to the loss of Russian gas.
Russian economy breaks through the sanctions cycle, enters top 4 in the world
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Russia's economy continues to grow, entering the top 4 largest economies in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, despite sanctions pressure.
NATO determined to maintain a tough stance towards Russia
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The NATO secretary general said he would not resume relations with Russia when the Ukrainian conflict ended, calling on members to unite to overcome security challenges.
Mr. Trump suddenly declares that he may reduce tariffs on China
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US President Donald Trump suddenly announced that he would consider reducing tariffs on Chinese goods.
Europe struggles to force Russian gas, Nord Stream 2 could revive
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As the debate over Nord Stream 2 heats up again, Totalenergies CEO said it will be difficult for Europe to resist cheap gas from Russia.
