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World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs
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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.
Russian experts are not surprised if Turkey re-exports US weapons to Ukraine
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The possibility of Turkey transferring US-made weapons to Ukraine will not be surprising.
Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm
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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.
Sleepless night at the airport
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The flight from Urumqi to Hong Kong (China) airport was delayed by 30 minutes, so passengers connecting to Hanoi could not catch the next flight - the last flight of the day.
US recalls nearly 19 million eggs due to suspected bacterial contamination
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The US Food and Drug Administration raised the warning level for the recall of nearly 19 million eggs due to the risk of salmonella infection.
Russia transfers nuclear warhead to missile brigade in Belarus during exercise
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Russia transfers nuclear warheads to a missile brigade in Belarus in a large-scale nuclear exercise.
US sends new signal about ambition in Greenland
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US President Donald Trump's special envoy believes Washington needs to increase its presence in Greenland.
World 24h: Reasons for gold price reversal and rebound
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Latest world news May 21: Gold prices reverse and rebound; Russia reveals possibility of Mr. Putin meeting Mr. Trump in China...
Russia sets conditions for Ukraine conflict to end soon
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Russia believes that the conflict in Ukraine could soon end if the West stops providing financial and military support to Kiev.
US increases military ship presence in the Middle East
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The US is deploying more modern destroyers to the Middle East, including warships equipped with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laser systems.
New low pressure appears near the Philippines, forecasting more consecutive low pressure formation
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New low pressure appears in the forecast area of the Philippines but is unlikely to strengthen into a storm in the next 24 hours.
US military balloon falls in Mexico
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The incident of a US reconnaissance balloon crashing on the US-Mexico border has raised attention to military surveillance activities in the region.
UK announces $5 billion Gulf trade deal
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Britain promotes economic relations with Gulf countries amid the region continuing to be affected by the Iranian conflict.
Thailand updates health status of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
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Doctors are trying to stabilize the heart rate of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 47 years old, who has been in a coma since 2022.
Many parties are profiting from Iran's nuclear threat
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The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said that many parties are profiting from the non-existent threat of Iran's nuclear weapons.
Russia reveals possibility of Putin meeting Trump in China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump may meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China in November.
US blocks Iranian-flagged oil tanker, forced to change direction amidst tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Marine Corps intercepts and redirects an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of evading US Navy blockade orders.
Mr. Trump declares readiness to wait for a decision on a peace agreement from Iran
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Mr. Trump left open the possibility of waiting a few more days to receive a "correct answer" about the peace agreement from Iran.
Russia shows off strength in nuclear exercise
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The Russian Ministry of Defense on May 20 announced images of mobile missile launchers participating in a large-scale nuclear exercise in coordination with Belarus.
Russia reacts to NATO's call to attack Kaliningrad
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Russia rejects recent statements by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys calling on NATO to launch an attack on Kaliningrad.
