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Aug 2024
13m 48s

Russia strikes Ukraine's energy faciliti...

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Russia has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Ukraine, while Ukraine urges European nations to help stop the aerial threats over its airspace. Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi meets U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing for a new round of strategic communication. The World Health Organization launches a global response plan to contain ... Show More
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