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South Korea prepares a series of scenarios to cope with energy price fluctuations
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South Korea strengthens emergency response as Middle East oil supplies disrupted, energy prices escalate and economic risks
Pentagon deploys 2,000 more paratroopers to the Middle East
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The Pentagon has ordered the deployment of about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East on March 25.
Iran allows Thai ships to cross the Hormuz Strait safely after negotiations
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After diplomatic exchanges, the Thai oil tanker was allowed by Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
Iran denies information about negotiating with Mr. Trump
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Iran denies any statements about dialogue with the US, affirming a tough stance amid ongoing conflict.
Russian LNG tanker adrift rescued, disaster risk remains
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After weeks drifting in the Mediterranean, the Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz has finally been controlled by Libya.
The terrifying destructive power of the Russian Uragan missile
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Along with powerful missile systems, drones are also used by Russia to adjust firepower and monitor the target destruction process.
Close ally to have latest Russian hypersonic missile
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Belarus said it will receive the latest Russian Oreshnik hypersonic missile.
US withdraws sanctions against Colombia
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The United States and Colombia escaped an escalation in trade tensions after the White House announced the South American country had agreed to accept migrants deported by the United States.
Forecast of increased risk of early year storms near the Philippines
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Forecasts for a low pressure system near the Philippines that could potentially strengthen into the first storm of 2025 are increasing.
New Year's Eve dinner trend for pets in China
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In China, many restaurants serve New Year's Eve meals for pets.
Hungary wants TurkStream to be protected at all costs
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Hungary believes that the TurkStream pipeline carrying Russian gas to Europe must be protected at all costs.
China pledges new mega-dam 3 times larger than Three Gorges Dam
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China's Yarlung Tsangpo mega-dam in Tibet - with three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam - will "not harm neighbouring countries".
Ukraine wants to rescue Transnistria from gas crisis
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Ukraine offers to supply coal to help Transnistria overcome energy crisis caused by loss of Russian gas.
Another cable break in the Baltic, ship suspected of sabotage caught
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A submarine cable has broken in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Latvia. An investigation has been opened and the suspect vessel has been detained.
US - Colombia face off over migrant deportation
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President Donald Trump has announced full retaliation against Colombia for refusing to board two US military planes carrying deported migrants.
China warns party members not to accept online lucky money for Tet
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The Communist Party of China warned cadres and party members not to receive online lucky money in the form of money during the Lunar New Year.
Mr. Trump shows benefits if Canada becomes the 51st state of the US
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US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to turn Canada into the 51st state of the United States, promising a series of privileges for the people of this country.
World 24h: Temperature drops sharply on New Year's Eve due to cold air from China
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International news 26.1: Moldova calls on Russia to promote dialogue with Transnistria; Cold air from China causes severe cold on New Year's Eve...
Confiscation of Russian assets could be a double-edged sword for the EU
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Unwanted consequences if the EU seizes Russian assets have been warned by Euroclear, Europe's largest clearinghouse payment organization.
Moldova - Transnistria peak tensions over Russian gas
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In the context of the loss of Russian gas, thousands of people in the breakaway region of Transnistria protested demanding that Moldova restore supply.
