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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.
Container ship attacked by helicopter in Oman Bay
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A container ship carrying 17 sailors was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the crew to send an emergency signal and prepare to abandon the ship.
Mr. Trump declares end to conflict after reaching nuclear agreement with Iran
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President Trump affirmed that he has made great progress in negotiations, but Iran said it has not yet made a final decision.
Thai Princess passes away after more than 3 years in a coma
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was in a coma for more than 3 years, has passed away at the age of 47, according to the royal family's announcement.
Russia advances, controls 2 more Ukrainian settlements
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said on June 11 that its forces had controlled two more settlements in the military operation in Ukraine.
Reasons for the sharp drop in gold prices after a historic hot period
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World gold prices reached a record level of 5,418 USD/ounce in January, but since then have fallen sharply by 23% to 4,884 USD/ounce - the new low of 2026.
Europeans' confidence in the US falls to a record low
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A new survey shows that only 1/10 of Europeans still believe that the US is an ally.
Half-red, half-yellow apple causes fever in New Zealand
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A rare apple with two different halves of color attracted the curiosity of the crowd to a farmer's store in New Zealand.
Nord Stream needs about 36 months of repair
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The restoration of the Nord Stream gas pipeline could take about 3 years if capital is ensured in time and no significant delays arise.
World 24h: Finnish politician proposes EU to restore Russian energy imports
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World news 11/6: Finnish politician proposes EU to restore energy imports from Russia; Big explosion in China, 7 dead...
President Trump attracts attention when declaring US inflation
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President Donald Trump has attracted much attention when he declared he "likes inflation".
India claims 3 sailors killed after US missile attack
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India opposes attacks targeting commercial ships, and calls for restraint and de-escalation of tensions.
Earth suddenly shakes by 2 major earthquakes on the same day
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2 consecutive strong earthquakes in the Philippines and Cuba have raised concerns about the risk of more seismic disasters in the near future.
President Trump reveals special birthday wish at age 80
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US President Donald Trump said his 80th birthday wish is "peace for the world" amid US-Iran conflict tensions.
Close-up of US ship launching Tomahawk missiles in Iran attack
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The US military on June 10 (US time) launched attacks on many targets in Iran under the direction of President Donald Trump.
Poland opposes a proposal to support Ukraine
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Poland opposes using the European Peace Fund to support Ukraine.
India will deploy troops to protect national exam security
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India is taking unprecedented measures to restore confidence in the exam system.
