World
World on August 12: US fires, neutralizes cargo ship suspected of violating blockade order
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US launches missile to neutralize ship suspected of violating blockade orders; Houthi attacks Saudi Arabian military cargo ship;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 12.
US plans to build deterrent defense line in Indo-Pacific
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The Pentagon revealed that the US is planning to build a deterrent defense line in the Indo-Pacific.
Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel
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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.
Container ship attacked by helicopter in Oman Bay
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A container ship carrying 17 sailors was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the crew to send an emergency signal and prepare to abandon the ship.
Mexico reacts to new US tariff policy
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once again expressed her opposition to the new US tariff policy on goods imported from trading partners.
Mr. Trump charges a preview fee for Truth Social posts, investors are willing to spend heavily
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US President Donald Trump charges fees for users to access posts on the social network Truth Social early.
US reveals moving closer to an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is moving closer to an agreement with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Switzerland investigates 24 citizens suspected of participating in the conflict in Ukraine
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Swiss authorities have opened 24 investigations related to citizens suspected of participating in the conflict in Ukraine.
Indian cargo ship hit by bullets, sinks near Yemen
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A commercial ship flying the Indian flag sank in the Red Sea on August 4 after being attacked near Yemen.
Israeli Prime Minister sets conditions for withdrawing troops from Gaza
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that his country will not withdraw its forces from its current positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is completely disarmaged.
Russia completely controls the Baksheyevka community in the Kharkov region
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a new step forward along with figures that Ukraine lost more than 1,400 soldiers on all fronts in 24 hours.
Russia massively airstrikes Ukraine's capital in the middle of the night
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A series of Russian missiles and drones damaged many residential buildings in the capital of Ukraine.
Typhoons Dolphin and Kujira are operating together, increasing heavy rain across Southeast Asia
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Hurricane Dolphin enters the group of 35 storms with the highest accumulated energy index in the northwest Pacific while South China Sea storm Kujira is heading towards the Philippines.
Turkey condemns ship attacks in Black Sea
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Turkey emphasizes that the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea is affecting civil maritime transport.
Most trusted person in Ukraine comments on NATO membership possibility
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Former Ukrainian army commander Valery Zaluzhny said that Ukraine will never join NATO.
Southeast Asia faces heat and drought as El Nino intensifies
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Southeast Asia may face the risk of heat, drought and smog as the El Nino phenomenon becomes stronger in the near future.
President Putin: Russia holds half of the world's diamond reserves
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Alrosa Group holds about 50% of the world's total diamond reserves.
Turkey opposes Zelensky's statement about civilian ships in the Black Sea
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Turkey protested against attacks targeting civilian ships in the Black Sea, and called for de-escalation of tensions in the region.
Qatar informs Russia of progress in US-Iran negotiations on the Hormuz Strait
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Qatar said it is maintaining contact with Russia to update the negotiation process between the US and Iran.
