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World on August 8: US Senate passes bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran
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US Senate passes bill to sanction Russia and Iran; Cargo ship catches fire after attack near the Strait of Hormuz... are noteworthy news.
The world's largest hydropower project in China announces new achievements
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The middle line of China's South-North Water Transfer Project provides more than 80 billion m3 of water as of August 7.
German economy faces double problem
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Germany's economic outlook is currently heavily dependent on energy prices, the developments of conflicts in the Middle East, and the heatwave.
China raises emergency response level for Typhoon Dolphin
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Coastal provinces in eastern China are urgently deploying a series of response measures as Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to make landfall by the end of the week.
Suspect shot dead grandparents before shooting at school in Thailand
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Thai police said the suspect killed his grandparents before causing the horrific shooting at the school.
Qatar's LNG ship tries to break the deadlock in Hormuz after many turns
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A ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar is trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after many ships had to turn around in the context of the Iranian conflict.
Utqiagvik Life: When Light Returns
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In Utqiagvik - a city in the northern United States of Alaska - people live amidst ice, prolonged darkness and midnight sunshine. But what keeps them behind is not the harshness of the climate, but the familiarity of the place where tradition and modernity coexist in every daily rhythm of life.
Britain sends warship to the Middle East, waiting for agreement to end Iran conflict
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The British destroyer HMS Dragon was deployed to the Middle East but will not participate until the conflict ends.
Iran proposes toll collection for 7 strategic underground Internet cables through Hormuz
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Iran is taking steps to gain complete control of all 7 underground Internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
World 24h: India launches unmanned aerial vehicle defense system
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World news 9. 5: Pentagon reveals series of UFO-related documents; Google launches health training service integrating artificial intelligence...
Close-up of the Russian Knights squadron performing at Victory Day Ceremony
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The Victory Day parade on May 9, 2026 at Red Square in Moscow closed with aerial performances by Russian military aircraft.
Russia organizes Victory Day parade on Red Square
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Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany with a large-scale military parade with the participation of many foreign leaders.
Hezbollah attacked Israel for the first time since the ceasefire
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Hezbollah announced launches of missiles and UAVs into Israeli bases amid escalating Lebanese border tensions.
Close-up of Kremlin elite satellite performing horse riding
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The Russian Presidential Regiment celebrates its 90th anniversary with horse riding performances and guard changing ceremonies in Moscow.
World 24h: Storm Hagupit is about to affect the Philippines
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World news 8. 5: Japan confirms first deadly bear attack in the year; Typhoon Hagupit is about to affect the Philippines...
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, 3 climbers killed
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Indonesian rescue forces are racing to search for missing tourists around the Dukono volcano area.
Sri Lanka proposes Vietnam to open branches of some major universities
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake proposed that Vietnam open branches of some major universities in Sri Lanka.
Japan confirms first deadly bear attack in the year
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The number of bears appearing near residential areas in Japan continues to increase after this year's long hibernation season.
Secret assessment of how long Iran can withstand US blockade
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A CIA secret assessment suggests that Iran could withstand US naval blockade for at least 3-4 months before facing serious economic difficulties.
Rumors spread that the UAE secretly brought an oil tanker across the Strait of Hormuz
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Many UAE oil tankers are said to have turned off positioning equipment to transport oil amid escalating regional tensions.
