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President Trump announces ban on CNN from entering the White House
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On September 18 (Washington time), US President Donald Trump announced the ban on 3 news agencies, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from entering the White House.
Cargo ship attacked at Russian port, captain killed
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The Egyptian captain was killed when the M/V Noran ship was attacked at a port in southwestern Russia, the remaining 8 sailors returned home safely.
Typhoon Dujuan intensifies to super typhoon, forecast to strengthen in the next 24 hours
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Typhoon Dujuan has strengthened into a super typhoon, with forecast winds reaching 126 km/h and maintaining intensity in the coming days.
World on September 19th: US announces permanent security control over Greenland
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US President Donald Trump announces Greenland security agreement, tightens sanctions against Russia, Iran war costs tens of billions of USD... are noteworthy international news.
World's busiest train station tests robot garbage collection system
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Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan is testing self-moving robot trash cans to reduce the workload for sanitation workers.
6.3 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in New Zealand
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6.3 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand occurred on the afternoon of July 16.
Russia claims to have shot down 375 UAVs of Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the country's air defense forces intercepted 375 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight.
Low pressure near the Philippines is developing rapidly, warning of the possibility of strengthening
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The low pressure near the Philippines is highly likely to strengthen into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours.
Netherlands records 911 deaths in heat wave
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The Netherlands recorded 911 deaths from June 22 to July 5, mainly people aged 80 and over.
Russia puts pressure, pushes back Ukrainian army from Omelnik
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Russian forces significantly expanded control in Zaporozhye this week, approaching important strategic positions in the direction of Slavyansk.
Russia launches anti-UAV system to protect industrial facilities
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The Russian state-owned technology corporation (Rostec) has launched a system to protect industrial infrastructure from UAV attacks.
Vietnam continues to be a bright spot of ASEAN growth
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Vietnam's economy closed the first 6 months of 2026 maintaining its position as the fastest growing economy in ASEAN. International experts forecast that Vietnam's economy will grow beyond expectations with many supporting factors such as FDI, manufacturing and international trade.
Russia reacts after Nord Stream indictment, requests to identify mastermind
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Russia believes that the West must identify the masterminds of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 sabotage, not just those directly involved in the incident.
Israel lifts ban on US refueling aircraft landing
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Israel lifts ban on US military refueling aircraft landing at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Russian official: EU is preparing infrastructure for large-scale military conflict
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A Russian official said that many European Union (EU) countries are adjusting transportation and logistics infrastructure to serve the scenario of a large-scale military conflict.
US attacks, blocks oil tankers from entering Iranian port
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The US military announced that it had neutralized a tanker after accusing the ship of repeatedly ignoring warnings and trying to enter an Iranian port.
Europe and Ukraine cooperate in producing drones
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a cooperation agreement with Ukraine on the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
Iran summons British Ambassador after plan to put IRGC under national security threat
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Iran summons British Ambassador to protest London's new decision regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Russia completes new recruitment, 141,000 new recruits join the army
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the 2026 spring military recruitment has ended, with 141,000 citizens called up for military service.
Typhoon Elida and 4 low pressure areas simultaneously form offshore
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Typhoon Elida - the latest storm of the 2026 storm season - has formed in the eastern Pacific basin and poses no threat to the mainland.
