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Typhoon Saudel is about to become a super typhoon, with strong winds of typhoon level in some places
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Storm Saudel is likely to strengthen into a super typhoon, while 2 tropical cyclones Gaenari and Atsani are also being monitored.
Wildfires spread rapidly in the US, thousands of people evacuated
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A wildfire in Nevada, northwestern United States, has spread over 42.5km2 and caused thousands of people to evacuate.
US redirects 70 ships, neutralizes 3 ships in naval blockade operation with Iran
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The US has diverted 70 ships, neutralized 3 ships and boarded 2 ships for inspection since resuming naval blockade operations against Iran in July.
Garbage dump landslide in Guinea kills at least 30
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The Guinean government said that at least 30 people were killed in the capital Conakry when a landfill collapsed after heavy rains.
Giant gas field discovered in southern Iran
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Iran discovered a large gas field in Fars province, southern Iran, with more than 212 billion m3 of gas and about 161 billion m3 of potential exploitation.
Ukraine plans to mobilize more than 100 billion USD in financial aid
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The Ukrainian government is expected to mobilize about 101 billion USD in financial support from international partners in the period 2026-2027.
Trump: The US is bringing millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US is completely controlling the Strait of Hormuz and is taking millions of barrels of oil out of this area every week.
2 consecutive low pressures appear in the East Sea after 2 strong storms
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It is forecasted that after 2 strong storms in the western Pacific basin, 2 low pressure areas will appear continuously in the northern East Sea area.
World on August 18: Mr. Trump reveals that Mr. Kim Jong Un responded to the dialogue proposal
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US President Donald Trump said that he is making the situation "much safer" through his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russia continues to gain control of 2 more settlements in Ukraine
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced progress in Donetsk and Zaporozhye along with data on the loss of nearly 1,500 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
President Trump unexpectedly requests to reduce the scale of US-South Korea joint military exercise
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President Trump said he had directed Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea for a number of reasons.
Many Middle Eastern countries secretly bring oil through the Strait of Hormuz
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Many oil tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are said to have quietly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to maintaining oil supply in the context of the Middle East conflict.
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean soldier crosses border line
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The South Korean military fired warning shots after some North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the east of the peninsula.
Iran asks Qatar to allow investigation into 3 missing pilots
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Iran proposes Qatar to allow the Iranian military investigation team to enter the country to verify information related to 3 pilots missing since March.
8 countries protest Israel rejects Gaza peace roadmap
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8 countries condemned Israel for rejecting the Gaza peace roadmap, saying that this country is hindering efforts to end the conflict.
World on August 17: Hamas demands pressure on Israel, US reduces exercises with South Korea
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Hamas demands pressure on Israel, Trump reduces the scale of exercises with South Korea, Russia announces shooting down nearly 1,500 UAVs... are noteworthy news.
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.
