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Thailand wants to become a full member of BRICS, puts expectations on India
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Thailand has asked India to support its efforts to join BRICS as a full member.
China shaken by the $1 billion hydropower project accused of being cut
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China's more than $1 billion hydroelectric project is under investigation for cost cuts and law violations.
South Korea continues to support Vietnam in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods
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South Korea has just decided to provide a humanitarian aid package worth 500,000 USD to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of storms and floods in the Central region.
The final contract to bring Russian gas to Europe via pipeline is about to expire
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Russia is in talks with its Turkish partners about gas contracts and the possibility of extending them until next year.
US confirms the attack on the Venezuelan ship is legal
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The White House defended the US attack on a suspected drug trafficking ship from Venezuela as a legitimate and self-defense act.
The US Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam with Suboi releases the MV Never Before
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The US Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam and rapper Suboi have released the MV "Never Before" - a new composition marking the 30th anniversary of US-Vietnam relations.
The US may face consequences after a new decision in education
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American academics warn that cutting the Japanese program could have serious consequences for global interests and undermine the US's soft power.
New low pressure spring appears near the Philippines
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The new low pressure is likely to form from cloud clusters near the Philippines and approach the country in the coming days.
The most dangerous earthquake hot spot on Earth sends warning signals
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A quiet crack is tearing the Earth's crust vertically, sending a warning of an earthquake at one of the most dangerous seismic hotspots on the planet.
Global arms sales hit record high, US accounts for nearly half
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The sales of the world's top 100 defense companies reached a record of 679 billion USD in 2024, of which nearly half came from the US.
World silver price increases sharply, reaching a record level
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Silver prices have risen to a new record, supported by scarce global supply and expectations of a US interest rate cut.
China accelerates the commercialization of the space industry
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China is positioning the commercial space industry as the core economic growth driver.
India proposes to buy advanced Russian S-500 missiles
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India will propose a new arms deal with Russia, including the S500 modern missile, during President Vladimir Putin's visit.
Switzerland opposes new inheritance tax, fears of the super-rich leaving the country
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With an overwhelming 78% of voters against, Swiss voters have rejected the proposal to impose a 50% inheritance tax on the super-rich to protect their position as a global financial center.
NATO practices self-defense scenario for Europe when US support is limited
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A recent NATO exercise in Romania simulated a scenario where Europe would defend itself when the US cut off support.
The issue of ensuring security for Ukraine remains uncertain after negotiations in Florida
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The US-Ukraine talks on November 30 ended with positive signals, but the issue of ensuring security for Ukraine has not yet been agreed upon.
US coordinates with Syria to destroy a series of weapons depots of IS terrorist
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On November 30, the US military announced the destruction of 15 locations containing weapons of the Islamic State (IS) in southern Syria.
Israeli Prime Minister proposes President's amnesty
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suddenly submitted a petition for a presidential pardon on November 30, although the trial on corruption allegations has not yet ended.
The world's third largest gold reserve becomes the focus amid high gold prices
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Amid a sharp increase in gold prices, the debate in Italy over the ownership of a $300 billion gold reserve has broken out again, attracting attention from Europe to the world.
Rare signal of optimism in US-Ukraine negotiations
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The US and Ukraine have just concluded a negotiation round that is considered the most effective ever, opening up rare hope for a peace path with Russia.
