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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.
World 24h: Gold prices await new breakthrough momentum
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Latest world news May 15: Gold prices await new momentum, with many long-term supports; Super El Nino forecast to reach historical peak and then reverse direction...
Discovery of a crack that could open up a new ocean in Africa
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Scientists have discovered more evidence that a tectonic rift in Africa may develop into a new plate boundary in the next few million years.
Kremlin: Europe could experience more volatility if Ukraine is not restrained
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The Kremlin spokesman said that Ukraine's actions could increase political and security instability in Europe.
FBI offers $200,000 reward, searches for former counterintelligence officer suspected of spying for Iran
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The FBI offers a $200,000 reward for information that helps arrest Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence expert accused of spying for Iran.
Elon Musk's son causes a social media storm in China, tiger-shaped bag suddenly sold out
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Elon Musk takes his son X Æ A-Xii to China on a tour accompanying US President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump leaves China, Xi Jinping promises to send rose seeds
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Mr. Donald Trump left Beijing and returned to the US after high-level meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
President Trump declares impatience with Iran
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US President Donald Trump said he is gradually losing patience with Iran after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US continues to allow sending abortion pills by mail
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The US Supreme Court temporarily maintains access to abortion drugs through remote medical examination and postal services.
Egypt displays unpublished artifacts from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
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Egypt displays artifacts from pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb and opens 2 tombs of the New Kingdom in Luxor.
Thailand excavates largest dinosaur in Southeast Asia
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The newly discovered fossil skeleton reveals a giant dinosaur that lived in Thailand 113 million years ago.
Mr. Trump reveals exchange with Mr. Xi Jinping about Iran's nuclear program
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Mr. Trump said he believes that Mr. Xi Jinping agrees with him on the Iranian nuclear issue.
Super El Nino forecast to reach historic peak then reverse direction, La Nina may return quickly
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The forming super El Nino may "self-destruct" after reaching a record peak, bringing La Nina back quickly in 2027.
Mystery of a floating weapons depot ship being pulled back to Iranian territorial waters
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A mysterious ship believed to operate as a "floating weapons depot" in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military forces.
US cancels plan to send 4,000 troops to Poland
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The Pentagon's new decision raises further controversy about the US military presence in Europe.
President Donald Trump visits Zhongnanhai, holds talks with General Secretary and President Xi Jinping
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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping will enter the 2nd day of discussions within the framework of the US-China summit.
