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Nepal at risk of facing second flood after horrific disaster
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A bottleneck still remaining in the upstream of the river in the Nepal - China border area could cause water to continue to rush in and cause a second flood.
German Boeing plane encounters incident, makes emergency landing in Japan
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A German cargo plane made an emergency landing at Narita airport near Tokyo on the morning of August 27 due to a hydraulic system problem.
Close-up of Nepal's flash flood disaster that killed at least 160 people
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Nepal police said on August 27 that the total number of deaths in the flash flood that swept through the border area with Tibet reached at least 160 people.
US pledges $500,000 aid after severe floods in Nepal
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The US has decided to provide $500,000 in aid to Nepal to overcome the consequences of flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal.
Oil tanker hit by strange object, catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz
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A tanker catches fire after being hit by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz, off Oman.
Iran declares management of Hormuz, affirms the strait will not return to square one
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Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Hormuz Strait will be managed by Tehran, state media reported on June 23.
US lifts oil sanctions against Iran, oil prices continue to decline
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The diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran in Switzerland opens up opportunities to end regional conflict and cool down the global energy market.
US - Iran Negotiations: The power trio decides Tehran's policies
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The Supreme Leader, Foreign Minister and Speaker of the Iranian Parliament all play a central role in building an agreement being negotiated with the US.
Super typhoon Mekkhala reaches peak, changes direction today
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Typhoon Mekkhala has strengthened into a super typhoon since the night of June 22 and is forecast to change direction on June 23.
Russian air defense shoots down more than 300 Ukrainian UAVs across the territory
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Russia on June 22 said that its air defense forces had shot down 301 Ukrainian drones in less than 24 hours.
World 24h: Hot weather rages across Europe
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World news 22.6: US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland; Forecast of when typhoon Mekkhala will reach its maximum...
British Prime Minister Starmer announces resignation
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On June 22, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resign and a new leader would be appointed before Parliament meets again in September.
World oil prices plummet after US-Iran talks
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The global energy market, especially oil prices, reacted positively to positive diplomatic signals from the US-Iran talks.
Australia signs record defense contract worth 1.7 billion USD, sells advanced radar technology to Canada
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Australia sells advanced radar technology to Canada. This is Australia's largest defense export deal to date.
Large explosion at strategic gas facility in Qatar, Middle East energy crisis becomes more complicated
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Large explosion at Qatar's largest energy facility, dozens injured, 18 still missing.
China responds to Pentagon blacklist
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China launched a strong retaliatory move after Washington put a series of major technology corporations of this country on the military blacklist.
Hot weather causes many European countries to close schools
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The heat wave is raging throughout Europe, causing casualties and forcing many countries to take urgent measures.
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland
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The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland concluded with a roadmap towards a final agreement within 60 days.
Tensions between Poland and Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk makes efforts to cool down
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the conflict between Polish and Ukrainian politicians is a "strategic mistake" that harms both sides.
Typhoon Mekkhala is on track to reach its maximum
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Typhoon Mekkhala (Philippines name Francisco) has become a strong typhoon since the afternoon of June 21st and is forecast to reach its maximum on June 23rd.
