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Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought
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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.
Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant
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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.
US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration
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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.
Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
Trump: Russia-Ukraine conflict is the most difficult conflict ever to deal with
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US President Donald Trump said efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are progressing.
SpaceX rocket fragment hits the Moon after more than 1 year of drifting
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The SpaceX rocket fragment, about the size of a bus, hit the surface of the Moon as predicted.
Mr. Trump signs new decree tightening "birth tourism" in the US
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US President Donald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order targeting people entering the US under the guise of tourism but actually to have children.
Total solar eclipse on August 12 opens the door to decoding the biggest mysteries of the Sun
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Scientists plan to use the full solar eclipse next week to learn more about the volatile and unpredictable nature of the Sun.
New low pressure may strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours
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A new low pressure area is forecast to strengthen into a storm in the next 48 hours, leading to heavy rain in Southeast Asia in the coming days.
World 24h: 3 storms operating in the Western Pacific
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Latest world news 6.8: Gold price reverses flow to break through, cash flow returns to precious metals; Western Pacific has 3 storms at the same time...
China builds planetary protection laboratory
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China's new facility will serve the mission of studying Mars specimens, with a two-way protection system to prevent the risk of biological pollution.
Crocodile approaches residential area as lake water in Kenya rises
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Lake water levels in Kenya have risen to a record high, bringing crocodiles and hippos closer to residential areas, threatening people's lives.
Main seaports blocked, Ukraine loses more than 1 billion USD
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Ukraine's main trading ports are still stagnant, causing maritime transport and export activities of this country to face many difficulties.
Italian opposition party continues to oppose arms aid to Ukraine
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Italy's Five-Star Movement party affirmed that it will continue to oppose arms aid packages to Ukraine and called for prioritizing negotiated solutions.
600km2 oil spill threatens the marine ecosystem off Oman
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Oil slick spreading up to 600km2 from an oil tanker stranded off Oman is seriously threatening the protected marine ecosystem in the area.
Iran agrees to open temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Oman on opening a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, which can operate for 2-4 months.
Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in the Ukraine conflict
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The Russian Embassy rejects allegations related to a network recruiting former Colombian soldiers.
Trump declares Venezuelan oil is a US spoils of war
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US President Donald Trump declared Venezuelan oil a US "spoils of war" after the military campaign to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro's administration.
Forecast scenario of Typhoon Kujira merging with Typhoon Dolphin, warning of prolonged heavy rain
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Typhoon Kujira is forecast to weaken rapidly and may merge with the circulation of Typhoon Dolphin in the coming hours.
