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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.
Russian official: EU creates its own upcoming energy crisis
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Russian officials pointed out that gas reserves in Europe have fallen to a record low as winter approaches, due to the decision to abandon supplies from Moscow.
China cancels thousands of flights due to Hurricane Dolphin
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Typhoon Dolphin is approaching China, causing thousands of flights to be canceled, many traffic routes to be disrupted, and people in dangerous areas to be evacuated.
Turkish Foreign Minister: 3-party defense agreement not aimed at Iran
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The Turkish Foreign Minister affirmed that the 3-party defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran.
Ukraine is still far from its Patriot self-production target
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The Ukrainian President said that the country needs at least 12 months to start producing the Patriot air defense system, even if it is licensed by the US.
Yemen launches military campaign against Houthi on many fronts
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The Yemeni government army has launched a military campaign against Houthi on many fronts, amid increasing fighting between the two sides in recent days.
Pentagon pours hundreds of millions of USD into the world's first scandium mine
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The Pentagon announced a conditional loan commitment of 400 million USD to Sunrise Energy Metals to develop the world's first primary scandium mine.
Hamas ready to implement peace plan in Gaza
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The Islamic movement Hamas declared its readiness to implement the peace plan in Gaza if Israel accepts and implements the contents of the agreement.
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after UAV explodes near strategic pipeline
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Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone explosion near gas pipeline.
Special Communiqué of the Central Executive Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
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The eternal departure of Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane is an extremely great loss for the Party, State and people of Lao ethnic groups.
World on August 9th: Ukraine announces monthly missile transfer agreement with the US
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Helicopter crash in Brazil, 4 people killed, Ukraine announces monthly missile transfer agreement with the US... are noteworthy world news.
Lao National Assembly Chairman passes away
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On August 8 (local time), Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Chairman of the Lao National Assembly, passed away at the age of 70.
Hungary to hold presidential election with only one candidate
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The ruling Tisza party in Hungary nominated former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Andras Baka as a presidential candidate before the vote in Parliament next week.
400 Spanish and Ukrainian intelligence personnel data leaked
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Spanish experts claim to have collected data from 400 intelligence personnel and more than 1,000 police officers in this country.
UAE oil tanker attacked by missile in the Strait of Hormuz
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A UAE oil tanker was hit by a missile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but no casualties were recorded.
Iranian media releases rare video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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A rare video recording images of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has just been released, but the time and location of recording are not yet clear.
