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Overwhelmed by the scale of the Russia - Belarus exercise, 100,000 soldiers participated

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On September 16, the Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin had directly supervised a joint exercise between Russia and Belarus, called Zapad-2025.

Another low pressure near the East Sea intensifies, forecast to become a strong storm

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On the morning of September 17, the low pressure area near the East Sea in the southeast of the Philippines strengthened into a tropical depression and is likely to become a storm in the coming days.

Russia ends Zapad 2025 drill with interceptable missiles

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The large-scale exercise between Belarus and Russia ended with a showdown of the 5,000km, Mach 10 Oreshnik missile.

Israeli army travels deep on land, Gaza city is covered in smoke

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Gaza City was hit by a fierce attack from Israel, many residential areas were devastated, thousands of people had to flee their homes.

US first provides military aid to Ukraine under new mechanism

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Western allies have agreed to pay Ukraine a military aid package, including a series of US weapons, worth up to $1 billion.

Rice prices in Japan double compared to last year

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The sharp increase in rice prices has lasted for many months, putting pressure on the Japanese Prime Minister and greatly affecting people's lives.

Close-up of a series of fierce attacks by Russian artillery

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Russian artillery combined with drones carried out a series of strong attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces.

Vietnam - Cambodia agree to promote border management

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Vietnam and Cambodia agreed to coordinate well in the work of demarcating, marking land borders and managing borders.

US thanks Vietnam for supporting the search for missing soldiers

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Director of the Department of Defense's Prisoner and Missing in War Census Agency (DPAA) Kelly McKeague has just published an article in the category of Letter to the Editorial Board of The Washington Times on July 16, highlighting the cooperation and support of the Government and people of Vietnam in the humanitarian effort to search for missing US soldiers during the war.

EU proposes draft budget of nearly 2,000 billion euros

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The European Union (EU) has proposed a budget of nearly €2,000 billion for the next 7 years as the bloc is looking to cope with a series of challenges, from increased global economic competition to increasing defense demand.

Ukraine calls on international companies to test weapons on the frontline

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Ukraine seeks the advantage of weapons technology by inviting international companies to bring new weapons to the testing route.

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister becomes Defense Minister

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Former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal became Ukraine's defense minister in the latest cabinet reform.

The White House says Mr. Trump has a common cardiovascular disease

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President Donald Trump has a circulatory disorder called chronic venous insufficiency but is still in good health.

Ms. Paetongtarn's commitment after scandals in Thailand

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Minister of Culture Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged to restore Buddhist beliefs after recent scandals involving a number of Thai monks.

Thailand declares it will not exempt 0% tax on all US goods

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Thailand said it will not apply a 0% tax rate to all US goods due to concerns about the impact on the domestic manufacturing industry.

Tropical depression strengthens into a storm near the East Sea, causing widespread waves and heavy rain

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Tropical depression Crising has officially strengthened into a storm near the East Sea with the international name Wipha and is approaching the northern Luzon Philippines.

US suddenly cuts $9 billion in budget, fuels internal controversy

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Reducing the US public aid and communications budget continues to be a focus of the White House's spending restructuring strategy.

World 24h: Forecast of the time when the tropical depression will strengthen into storm No. 3

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Latest world news 17.7: Forecast of the time when the tropical depression will strengthen into storm No. 3; Gold price may break the peak of 4,000 USD/ounce in the second half of 2025...

Ukraine has a female Prime Minister for the second time in history

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On July 17, the Ukrainian parliament voted to appoint Yulia Svyrydenko as the country's new prime minister.

Bloody conflict flare up in Syria, more than 350 people killed

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On July 17, at least 356 people were killed in an armed clash between new government forces and Druze self-defense units in Suwayda (Syria).