World
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.
Serbia affirms not joining NATO
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed that the country has no plans to join NATO and continues to maintain military neutrality.
Reading newspapers in Russia
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Visiting relatives in Russia in the middle of summer 2026, I certainly still carry the habit of reading newspapers. After 7 years, since the summer of 2019, I have returned to Russia. I cannot help but be surprised and happy to see with my own eyes the very good and surprising changes, even though online, I still regularly read a few Russian newspapers every day. And I found a few places selling newspapers, buying a few paper newspapers. Russian newspapers, of course, also have many changes...
Typhoon Lala intensifies rapidly, forecast of landfall time
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Tropical storm Lala is strengthening and heading towards the Hawaiian archipelago, with the risk of causing strong winds, heavy rain, high waves and flash floods in the coming days.
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.
World on August 9th: Ukraine announces monthly missile transfer agreement with the US
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Helicopter crash in Brazil, 4 people killed, Ukraine announces monthly missile transfer agreement with the US... are noteworthy world news.
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.
