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Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
Germany has new signals about the future of the Nord Stream pipeline
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Germany is interested in restarting the Nord Stream pipeline after the Ukraine conflict ends.
Request countries to respect Vietnam's sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago
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Vietnam has sufficient historical evidence and legal basis to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa archipelago in accordance with international law.
Vietnam reacts to US proposal to apply new tariffs
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The US investigation conclusion does not reflect the reality and efforts of Vietnam in preventing and reducing forced labor.
US discovers parasite eating host
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The US is urgently implementing control measures after detecting a case of carnivorous parasites in livestock for the first time in decades.
Israel attacks Gaza, 9 dead
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Israel's new airstrikes have increased casualties in Gaza amid stalled negotiations.
North Korea declares to increase nuclear capabilities exponentially
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North Korea continues to send tough signals about its nuclear program amidst a volatile international context.
Russia warns of retaliation with nuclear weapons if territory is violated
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Any action against Russia's territorial integrity could lead to the use of nuclear weapons in the worst case.
NASA ends Mars mission after losing contact with spacecraft
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NASA's research project lasting more than a decade has closed after months of unsuccessful efforts to restore communication.
Israel - Lebanon agree to cease fire, paving the way for Iran nuclear deal
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The new agreement between Israel and Lebanon is expected to reduce regional tensions and create momentum for broader negotiations.
Storm No. 1 Amanda forms, is continuing to strengthen
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Tropical storm Amanda formed on June 3 in the eastern Pacific, is storm number 1 of the 2026 storm season in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific.
Iran's uranium becomes the focus of negotiations, US experts support Russia's role
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Russia's proposal to transfer high-enriched uranium from Iran to Russia is useful and such a solution would be good.
Russia simultaneously attacks multiple Ukrainian long-range UAV launch sites
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Russian forces have launched attacks targeting long-range UAV storage and launch sites, along with Ukrainian military energy and transport infrastructure.
World 24h: Japan issues highest flood warning when Typhoon Jangmi makes landfall
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World news 3.6: Switzerland: Plan to limit population to 10 million faces risk of rejection; Japan issues highest flood warning when Typhoon Jangmi makes landfall...
Russia will act if nuclear weapons appear in Scandinavia
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Russian Ambassador to Sweden Sergey Belyaev said that the measures to be implemented include military-technical measures.
Mr. Thaksin will be released after the royal pardon
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Mr. Thaksin will be released, not having to serve the remaining prison sentence under the royal pardon order.
