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  The lunar lander "Odysseus" from the American private aerospace company, Intuitive Machines, was launched into space by a rocket on Thursday (15th) morning. It is expected to achieve the first soft landing on the moon by the United States in over half a century. It is scheduled to land on the South Pole of the moon next Thursday (22nd). At 1AM Eastern Time on Thursday, the Odyssey mission was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The original launch was scheduled for Wednesday morning (14th), but was delayed for one day due to an abnormal temperature in the lander's propellant system. Prior to the launch of the Odyssey spacecraft, Peregrine, a lunar lander developed by the American private technology company Astrobotic Technology, took off on August 8th in an attempt to achieve a soft landing on the moon. However, during its journey to the moon, there was a fuel leak in the propulsion system, resulting in thre...

 In recent days, North Korea has been conducting frequent test launches of cruise missiles. According to North Korean state media, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Saturday (3rd) that North Korea test-fired cruise missiles into the western Yellow Sea on Friday (2nd), testing the power of a super-large warhead and also launching a new type of ground-to-air missile, emphasizing that it was unrelated to the current situation. According to the North Korean Missile Bureau, these tests are a regular part of the activities carried out by the Missile Bureau and its subordinate Defense Development Bureau, with the aim of advancing the technology of new weapon systems in terms of functions, performance, and operations. The North Korean authorities emphasize that these trials have not had any negative impact on the security of neighboring countries. According to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Friday, North Korea launched a missile towards the Yellow Sea at around 11am, p...

 During the trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai for violating the National Security Law, politicians from the United States and the United Kingdom have repeatedly interfered, calling for his release and for sanctions against Hong Kong. On Thursday (1st), the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) held a hearing, where one of the witnesses, Roger, founder of the British human rights organization "Hong Kong Watch," once again spoke out against himself and other foreign individuals being implicated with Lai by the Hong Kong prosecution, and urged for US and UK sanctions against Hong Kong. Rogers suggested that in response to American lawmakers proposing the "Hong Kong Sanctions Bill" last year, he hopes that the UK will also impose sanctions on Hong Kong. He also recommended that the US conduct more reviews and impose sanctions on the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO). The following text has been rewritten to eliminate any instances of plagia...

 On Friday (2nd), a ministerial meeting was held between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brussels, Belgium. After the meeting, a joint statement was issued, reaffirming the strategic partnership between the two parties and their shared interests in maintaining regional peace, stability, and prosperity. The joint statement talks about the South China Sea in five parts, reaffirming the importance of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It emphasizes the respect for the rule of law, sovereignty, maritime security, freedom of navigation, and peaceful resolution of disputes. This convention defines the rights of countries in the ocean, including the establishment of exclusive economic zones. In the face of China's increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea, ASEAN countries have repeatedly referred to this convention in their appeals, but the joint statement does not explici...

 On Thursday (1st), a truck carrying gas cylinders exploded in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, resulting in at least 3 deaths and 298 injuries. The government spokesperson, Isaac Maigua Mwaura, stated that a massive explosion engulfed several cars, shops and buildings in the vicinity, while many residents were still at home. Mwaura mentioned that a command center has been set up at the site to coordinate rescue operations and advised citizens to stay away from the affected area to avoid hindering the rescue efforts. Some nearby residents have criticized the government for irresponsibly allowing a gas plant to be built in a residential area.

 The United States Department of Treasury (pictured) has imposed sanctions on both Iran and Hong Kong entities. Last month, a drone attack on a US base in Jordan resulted in the death of three American soldiers. In response, on Friday (2nd), the United States announced new sanctions against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, targeting a company based in Hong Kong. According to the United States Treasury Department, four entities based in Iran and Hong Kong have been sanctioned for their involvement in supplying materials and sensitive technology to Iran's ballistic missile and drone program. These companies are believed to have actively supported individuals associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian military organizations, acting as secret procurement entities. Another goal is for China Petroleum and Natural Gas Corporation, headquartered in Hong Kong, to participate in the sale of Iranian goods worth hundreds of millions of dollars, serving the Iranian ...

 The conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains at a standstill, as Russian President Putin stated on Friday (2nd) that he is content with Russia's latest weapons, claiming that they are clearly superior to those of NATO. During a forum, Putin expressed that when comparing modern NATO weapons with those from the end of the Soviet era, the latter may be inferior in certain aspects but not necessarily completely defeated. However, when compared with Russia's latest weapons, it is evident that they are superior to all equipment. This is a clear fact. He stated that this refers to the Russian military's missiles, equipment, and other things used on the battlefield. In addition, Putin met with workers of military enterprises in the southern city of Tula and discussed military operations in Ukraine, stating that it is a matter of life and death for Russia. He believes that the vast majority of Russians support his actions. The following is a paraphrase of the given text. To avoi...