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Major typhoon makes landfall, China raises emergency response to the highest level

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Typhoon Saudel made landfall in Zhejiang province, eastern China, with the strongest wind near the center reaching level 12.

Vietnam accelerates sustainable development goals thanks to breakthroughs in healthcare

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Vietnam's efforts to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are receiving strong recognition and support from the United Nations and international media.

Offshore low pressure diễn biến quickly, forecast to continue to strengthen

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The latest forecast shows that the low pressure area off Luzon is still likely to strengthen into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.

British General says the 10-nation alliance of Northern European countries could replace NATO

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The British Royal Navy Commander believes that the 10-nation coalition led by Britain can act faster than NATO in the early stages of a crisis.

90 US citizens lost contact after flash floods in Nepal

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The US side informed that 90 US citizens are still unable to contact after the serious flash flood and landslide in the China-Nepal border area.

Mr. Trump wants to run for a third presidential term if law allows it

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President Donald Trump said he would be happy if US law was changed to allow him to run for a third term.

New storm officially forms near the East Sea, Northwest Pacific storms rush in

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Typhoon Gaenari formed off the coast of Japan, bringing the number of tropical cyclones named in the Northwest Pacific this year to 20.

Mr. Trump drives the Beast car at a street race in the US capital

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The 250th anniversary of the founding of the country closed with an unprecedented sporting event, when Mr. Trump will drive himself at a street race.

Japanese father leaves his son for hours on Mount Fuji to continue climbing

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A careless decision in the midst of the Japanese father's mountain climbing journey put the child in a dangerous situation.

Ukraine runs out of resources, the West is short of 36 billion USD in funding

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The gap between commitment and disbursement is putting Ukraine's budget at a difficult problem.

$400 million dance hall at the White House allowed to continue construction

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The US Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue building a ballroom at the White House.

US imposes 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods after failed negotiations

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US heavy tariffs on some Canadian products officially took effect on August 22.

Sweden identifies suspect in sword attack at school

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Swedish authorities said that the suspect in the sword attack at the school was a young man about 18 years old.

Shopping center in Ukraine bombed, at least 15 people killed

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An UAV airstrike targeting a crowded shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured 130 others.

Israel reacts after red notice request for Prime Minister Netanyahu from Turkey

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Israel responds to Turkey's request for Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia assesses Nord Stream sabotage causes economic damage to Germany

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Russia believes that the Nord Stream incident is causing damage to Germany and creating a "shock" in Poland.

Public debt and America's long-term problem

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The US government officially confirmed that the US public debt has exceeded the $40,000 trillion mark. Along with public debt, interest payments and the level of budget deficit have also escalated. Notably, there are 3 things here.

India tightens management and protection of wild elephant herds

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India is asking states to protect elephant migration corridors and prevent harassment measures that endanger this species.

Forecast of the direction of storm Saudel to strengthen into a super typhoon

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Storm Saudel is rapidly intensifying and is likely to reach US super typhoon level on August 23.

World on August 22: Iran calls for abandoning USD in trade

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Iran calls for reducing USD dependence; IEA warns of Hormuz Strait crisis; 10 African countries tighten borders due to Ebola... are noteworthy information.