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World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs
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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.
Russian experts are not surprised if Turkey re-exports US weapons to Ukraine
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The possibility of Turkey transferring US-made weapons to Ukraine will not be surprising.
Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm
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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.
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.
TikTok still relies on Trump despite US shutdown
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In announcing its shutdown, TikTok is still waiting for a solution from President-elect Donald Trump.
IMF adjusts Russia's economic forecast for 2025
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just revised up its outlook for Russia's economic growth in 2025, despite ongoing global challenges.
Leaving TikTok, Americans "migrate" to Chinese social networks
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Even before TikTok shut down, a significant portion of US users were quickly looking for alternative platforms.
US deploys modern nuclear bombs in Europe
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The US deploys the B61-12 nuclear bomb variant at military bases in Europe.
Chaos after South Korean President's Detention extended
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Proponents of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attacked the court after his detention warrant was extended.
Trump takes office amid storms and record cold
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President Donald Trump's inauguration is expected to take place during an Arctic storm with record-breaking cold air.
Court issues formal arrest warrant for South Korean President
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South Korean court issues formal arrest warrant for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for "abuse of power".
Upcoming Russian super pipeline like Nord Stream
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President Putin supports the Russian gas pipeline project to Iran with a capacity equivalent to Nord Stream.
Close-up of Russian UAV destroying Ukrainian tank
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Sever forces (Russia) attacked Ukrainian army troop and armored units in the Kursk border area with UAVs.
Unprecedented data on Russian gas in the EU in early 2025
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The EU consumes Russian gas at an all-time high in early 2025.
China plans to acquire iconic German car company
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China targets struggling German carmakers like Volkswagen.
World 24h: Way out of Transnistria gas crisis
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International News 18.1: Found a way out of the Transnistria gas crisis; BRICS has a new partner country...
Pessimistic forecast for Ukraine's economy in 2025
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Ukraine's economy is forecast to grow slower in 2025 than last year as it faces a protracted conflict and energy crisis.
Night march with Russian artillery
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On the night of January 16, Russian artillery forces of the Zapad Army deployed the TOS-1A Solntsepyok thermobaric rocket system in an important operation.
Russia makes major strides in efforts to retake Kursk from Ukraine
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Russia recaptured most of the territory in Kursk province that was once controlled by Ukraine in 2024.
