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Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency
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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.
6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General
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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.
Russia warns NATO is militarizing the Arctic
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Russia warns that NATO's increased military operations in the Arctic could threaten regional stability.
US plans to establish first multinational drone strike force in the Middle East`
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The US is expected to establish the first multinational drone strike force, with the expected participation of partners in the Middle East region.
Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate
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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.
Lao National Assembly Chairman passes away
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On August 8 (local time), Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Chairman of the Lao National Assembly, passed away at the age of 70.
Hungary to hold presidential election with only one candidate
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The ruling Tisza party in Hungary nominated former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Andras Baka as a presidential candidate before the vote in Parliament next week.
400 Spanish and Ukrainian intelligence personnel data leaked
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Spanish experts claim to have collected data from 400 intelligence personnel and more than 1,000 police officers in this country.
UAE oil tanker attacked by missile in the Strait of Hormuz
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A UAE oil tanker was hit by a missile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but no casualties were recorded.
Iranian media releases rare video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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A rare video recording images of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has just been released, but the time and location of recording are not yet clear.
Russia attacks defense industrial facility and fuel depot in Kiev
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a series of combat results for the week, including controlling 8 settlements and hitting dozens of supply ships.
Ukrainian President holds talks with Russia's allies
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The first visit to Serbia took place after the night Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, was hit by a fierce bombing that killed and injured many civilians.
Russia attacks a series of defense industrial facilities and fuel depots in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's forces have launched a large-scale attack targeting defense industrial facilities and fuel depots in Ukraine.
World 24h: Many supporting factors cause gold prices to soar
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Latest world news 8. 8: Supporting factors cause gold prices to soar; Indonesia sets a record of 6 times being eliminated from the ASEAN Cup group stage
Expecting breakthroughs in scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and Australia
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At the invitation of Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro, General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation paid a state visit to Australia and New Zealand from August 9 to 14.
Thought evolution wasn't
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The agreement between the Peace Council for the Gaza Strip and Hamas in the Gaza Strip was praised by US President Donald Trump as a "historic treaty", but then just a few days later it was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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.
