World
US arrests oil ship off the coast of Venezuela, immediate consequences for oil prices
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The US seizure of a giant tanker off the coast of Venezuela immediately caused world oil prices to surge.
Fed cuts interest rates for the third time, reveals scenario next year
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The Fed has just cut interest rates by another 0.25% - the third consecutive cut - bringing key interest rates down to around 3.6%, the lowest level in nearly 3 years.
Forecast of La Nina's developments in the next 3 months
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts that a weak La Nina will continue to affect the summer.
Strong cold air causes severe cold, predicts sudden drop in temperature
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China has issued a warning of a strong cold front, causing severe cold in the next few days.
Two consecutive strong earthquakes raise concerns about super earthquakes
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In less than 3 days, two earthquakes with a force of over 7 degrees occurred in Alaska (USA) and Japan, raising concerns about a more serious super earthquake.
