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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.
Turkey calls on Russia and Ukraine to temporarily stop fighting in the Black Sea
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Mr. Hakan Fidan - Turkish Foreign Minister - called on Russia and Ukraine to temporarily stop attacks in the Black Sea.
Typhoon Dolphin increases flood risk when making landfall in China
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Rain and strong winds cover many eastern provinces of China, authorities activate emergency response to storm Dolphin.
New low pressure officially strengthens into Typhoon Peilou, warning of heavy rain in many areas
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According to PAGASA, low pressure area LPA 08c has strengthened into Typhoon Peilou and is being closely monitored for developments.
Houthi declares attack on oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
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Houthi forces in Yemen claimed to have attacked Saudi Aramco's oil refinery in the city of Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Indonesia closes famous National Park due to Forest Fire
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Indonesia has closed Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park on Java Island as firefighters try to extinguish a forest fire that has lasted for nearly a week.
Russia airstrikes Ukrainian UAV depot in Kharkov
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The Russian Ministry of Defense attacked with a Geran drone targeting a series of Ukrainian aircraft and component warehouses.
Russian official: EU creates its own upcoming energy crisis
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Russian officials pointed out that gas reserves in Europe have fallen to a record low as winter approaches, due to the decision to abandon supplies from Moscow.
China cancels thousands of flights due to Hurricane Dolphin
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Typhoon Dolphin is approaching China, causing thousands of flights to be canceled, many traffic routes to be disrupted, and people in dangerous areas to be evacuated.
Turkish Foreign Minister: 3-party defense agreement not aimed at Iran
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The Turkish Foreign Minister affirmed that the 3-party defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran.
Ukraine is still far from its Patriot self-production target
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The Ukrainian President said that the country needs at least 12 months to start producing the Patriot air defense system, even if it is licensed by the US.
Yemen launches military campaign against Houthi on many fronts
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The Yemeni government army has launched a military campaign against Houthi on many fronts, amid increasing fighting between the two sides in recent days.
Pentagon pours hundreds of millions of USD into the world's first scandium mine
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The Pentagon announced a conditional loan commitment of 400 million USD to Sunrise Energy Metals to develop the world's first primary scandium mine.
Hamas ready to implement peace plan in Gaza
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The Islamic movement Hamas declared its readiness to implement the peace plan in Gaza if Israel accepts and implements the contents of the agreement.
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after UAV explodes near strategic pipeline
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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explosion near gas pipeline.
Special Communiqué of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
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The eternal departure of Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane is an extremely great loss for the Party, State and people of Lao ethnic groups.
