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US has no plans for new attacks targeting Iran
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The US completely shifted its focus to the economic front, calculating that pressure would pull Iran back to the negotiating table.
Discovery of 11,000-year-old leopard rider in Turkey
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Archaeologists discovered a 11,000-year-old stone statue depicting a person sitting on a leopard's back in Karahantepe, a Neolithic archaeological site in southeastern Turkey.
US prepares to revoke visas for a series of asylum seekers
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The US is coordinating to review and revoke non-immigrant visas for foreigners who enter the country as short-term visitors but then apply for asylum.
US suspends global visa schedule
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The US announced the temporary suspension of visa interview appointments for applicants around the world.
Russia reveals plan to map the North Pole
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Russia's North Pole-43 expedition will deploy more than 50 research missions, focusing on oceans, geophysics, atmosphere and the North Pole.
China successfully recalls reusable missiles on land
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A Chinese space startup has successfully recovered a land-based missile.
Neneng low pressure approaches the mainland, may make landfall in the next 24 hours
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Tropical depression Neneng is moving rapidly in a west-northwest direction, possibly approaching or making landfall in the next 24 hours.
Russian general offers a scenario predicting the future of the state of Israel
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The Russian general said that the conflict in the Middle East is at risk of continuing to escalate and Israel may no longer exist as a nation.
Trump postpones 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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US President Donald Trump has postponed a series of tariffs expected to be imposed on Canadian goods.
Yemeni army intensifies Houthi attacks
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Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi continues with attacks by missiles and UAVs in many areas.
Ukrainian uranium enrichment facility employees vote to strike
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More than 200 employees at Urenco's uranium enrichment facility in the UK voted to strike after disagreeing with the 4.1% wage increase proposal.
US - South Korea shorten joint military exercises
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Joint military exercises between South Korea and the US are shrinking in scale after US President Donald Trump requested a reduction in this activity.
Just listed, shares of Chinese company making humanoid robots increased by 629%
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Shares of Chinese humanoid robot company Unitree rose more than 600% in the first trading session in Shanghai.
3 tropical depressions simultaneously form, forecast rain for many days
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Three tropical depressions are forming simultaneously around the East Sea, including 1 tropical depression in the East Sea.
World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.
South Korea declares it has the 5th strongest army in the world
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President Lee Jae Myung said that South Korea currently ranks 5th in the world in military strength and 4th in defense industry capacity.
Belgium makes efforts to control the largest forest fire in history
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Hundreds of firefighters have been mobilized to respond to a forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve, eastern Belgium.
Russia announces a series of equipment losses from Ukraine after more than 4 years of conflict
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine has lost 674 aircraft and 284 helicopters since the special military operation began.
Poland accelerates preparations for defense against risk of conflict
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Poland is preparing for the possibility of conflict, although hoping that will never happen.
Russia accuses some EU countries of boarding ships and illegally detaining foreign ships
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The Russian Embassy accused Italy and some EU countries of violating maritime law when inspecting and seizing foreign ships.
