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New low pressure may form with 2 disturbance areas after Typhoon Saudel

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PAGASA warns of a low pressure area that may form in the east of the Philippines, along with 2 other disturbance areas in the next 2 weeks.

The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate

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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.

Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany

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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.

World 24h: Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight

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Latest world news 20.8: Gold prices rise sharply, FOMC meeting minutes reveal worries about inflation; Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight...

Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

New Hungarian President talks about foreign policy priorities

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Regarding foreign affairs, the new Hungarian President emphasized that restoring relations with international partners is an important priority.

2 rescuers killed in cargo ship attack in Red Sea

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The attack on the cargo ship hit rescue forces evacuating the crew, marking the first death since the regional conflict broke out.

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.

No Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in earthquake in Colombia

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has not recorded any information about Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

World 24h: 3 consecutive low pressures form near the Philippines

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Latest world news August 11th: 3 consecutive low pressures will form after Typhoon Peilou; Chang Zheng missile explodes, China missile launch fails...

22 people killed in serious traffic accident in Niger

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At least 22 people have died in a serious traffic accident that occurred on the Maradi - Madaoua route, western Niger.

Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

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A Syrian court on August 11 sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.

China activates emergency mechanism to respond to Dolphin storm in Beijing

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Chinese authorities raise flood response levels to the highest level in many districts of Beijing.

Iran reveals new regulations for ships passing through Hormuz, possibly with special preferences for some countries

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Iran said the new law on the management of the Ormuz Strait does not specifically name any country, but incentives for Russia may be negotiated separately.

Russia airstrikes Ukrainian UAV control center

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Russia said that Aerospace Forces had airstrikes on Ukrainian UAV gathering points and control centers in Donetsk, Kharkov and Sumy.

Latest developments of Typhoon Peilou as the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain

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Tropical storm Peilou has left PAGASA's monitoring area and does not affect local weather, while Habagat continues to cause rain in Luzon.