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Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine in August
Russia conducted its largest aerial assault on Ukraine this month, launching one missile and 24 drones following a meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s air force reported that the missile and drones impacted various targets, escalating the ongoing conflict.
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Typhoon Kajiki Hits Southern China
Typhoon Kajiki brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern China’s Hainan island and parts of Guangdong province, leading to the evacuation of about 20,000 people from potentially hazardous areas as the storm headed toward Vietnam’s central coast.
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Israel Approves Plan to Seize Gaza City
Israel has approved a plan to seize control of Gaza City, which it calls Hamas’ last bastion, with the operation not expected to begin for a few weeks to allow mediators to resume ceasefire talks.
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Ukraine Drone Hits Russian Nuclear Plant
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a Russian nuclear power plant in the Kursk region, sparking a huge fire at a fuel terminal and heightening tensions in the region.
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Famine Confirmed in Gaza City
Famine has been officially determined in the Gaza Governorate, where Gaza City is located, according to a warning issued by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
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Violence in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq After Arrest
At least five people have been killed and 18 others wounded in Sulaymaniyah, northern Iraq, following the arrest of a prominent Kurdish political figure, leading to clashes.
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Gunmen Kill Police Officers in Iran
Gunmen killed five police officers in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
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ISRO Completes Air Drop Test for Gaganyaan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out its first Integrated Air Drop Test for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, marking a critical milestone in India’s space ambitions.
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Zelenskiy Celebrates Ukraine Independence with Canadian PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day alongside the Canadian Prime Minister, emphasizing international support amid the war with Russia.
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Syria Delays Parliamentary Vote in Sweida
Syria has delayed its parliamentary vote in the Sweida region following sectarian violence, reflecting ongoing instability in the country.
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