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World 21. 8: US approves proposal to sell 4.5 billion USD refueling aircraft to Qatar
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US approves $4.5 billion oil tanker sale to Qatar; 7.2 magnitude strong earthquake shakes southern Peru;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 21.
Honduras warns of drought with 80% of territory due to El Nino
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Widespread drought has caused reservoir water levels to decrease, crop failures and livestock deaths in many areas of Honduras.
Russia controls Matyashevo in Donetsk, opening the way to the Dobropolye area
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The Matyashevo logistics line once again became a decisive factor in the conflict situation on Russia's key offensive direction in Donetsk.
Philippines wishes to strengthen practical and effective cooperation with Vietnam
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General Secretary and President To Lam receives the high-level delegation of the National Security Council of the Philippines visiting and working in Vietnam.
Mr. Putin points out the advantage that helps Russia lead the nuclear power market
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Mr. Putin said that comprehensive capacity in the nuclear field is an advantage that helps Russia lead the market for building nuclear power plants abroad.
US Navy secretly supports cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Navy is said to be secretly supporting merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing instability in negotiations with Iran.
Large oil tanker explodes, causing fuel leak near the Strait of Hormuz
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A large Greek oil tanker was damaged after an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a leak of fuel into the sea.
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as new US airstrikes target Iran threaten the fragile negotiation process.
North Korea tests a series of mixed weapons
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North Korea continues to upgrade its modern combat capabilities with missiles and rocket-propelled artillery integrating new technologies.
Big factory chemical tank burst in the US, 9 people missing, the scene is too dangerous for rescue
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9 employees missing, 1 person killed after a chemical tank burst at a paper mill in Washington, USA.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in the Sumy region
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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled two settlements, Zapselye and Ryasnoye, in the Sumy region in the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe
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World news May 26: Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa, Mastercard; Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe...
New tropical depression forms, El Nino has a 92% chance of appearing
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The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression in the afternoon of May 26.
Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji
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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.
Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country
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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.
Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets
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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management
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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.
