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Unexplained explosion at Israeli Center in the Netherlands
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The explosion occurred amid a series of attacks on Jewish-related sites in the Netherlands.
President Trump declares Britain is no longer America's "best ally
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US President Donald Trump affirmed that the United Kingdom is not currently the best ally of the US after disagreements over the military campaign in Iran.
Russia plans to rescue 3 key power-deficient areas in the Far East
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The Russian Ministry of Energy is studying the construction of a new power plant in the Far East, to meet the electricity consumption demand that is forecast to increase.
US announces record budget for nuclear arsenal
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The White House has submitted to the US Congress a draft military budget for 2027, with a focus on renewing and diversifying strategic nuclear forces.
Pakistan exempts public transport throughout the capital after gasoline and oil price fluctuations
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The Pakistani government announced free public transport in the capital and key provinces for the next 30 days.
German lawmakers demand end of war in Ukraine, negotiations with Russia
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SPD lawmakers have asked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to seek a way to end the war in Ukraine and negotiate with Russia.
Millions of Chinese watch the lake fish to catch "monster fish"
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A Chinese city waiting in its waters for the entire lake to catch a "monster" with sharp teeth like a knife in the presence of millions of people.
The mystery of Russia burning tens of millions of dollars in gas per day near Nord Stream
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Russia is burning gas believed to be worth up to tens of millions of dollars at an LNG plant near the compression station at the head of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
China has a new discovery about the mystery of the Great Wall
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China's new research recreates the work of the soldiers guarding the Imperial Citadel.
Asian LNG prices hit record high as Japan and South Korea begin winter reserves
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To buy LNG for immediate delivery on the global market, European customers are paying high prices to compete strongly with Asian customers.
Warning from the Three Gorges Dam in China
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Power output from the Three Gorges Dam - the world's largest hydroelectric dam - has decreased by 40% compared to last year due to a record drought, as China faces the risk of power shortages.
Plane to the US caught fire, made emergency landing
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A plane traveling from Mexico to Los Angeles (USA) had to turn around and make an emergency landing after an engine caught fire.
International visitors are fascinated by 3 unique Vietnamese dishes
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The three Vietnamese dishes suggested by SCMP for international guests are Hanoi fish vermicelli, Hoi An allowance, and Phu Quoc curd vermicelli.
German lawmaker points out the only reasonable solution for Nord Stream 2
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The German lawmaker believes that operating Nord Stream 2 is the only reasonable solution to the European gas crisis.
The West is wrong about the Russian economy
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The West has failed to grasp the strength of the Russian economy, and the sanctions against Russia have not caused the collapse that the West hopes for.
The Three Gorges Dam is "helpless" due to drought and power shortage in China
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The Three Gorges Dam increased water released to help reduce severe droughts in the middle of the Yangtze River, but also failed to penetrate the record heat in China.
Fierce forest fire in Chongqing as China is experiencing record heat
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The forest fire spread rapidly in Chongqing City, China in the context of the country experiencing record-breaking heat for many weeks.
Ukrainian President declares to reclaim Crimea at all costs
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will retake Crimea with military forces if necessary.
Russia wins big in Ukraine's key strategic region
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The Russian military reports a significant victory in the strategic region south of Ukraine.
EU conflict over Nord Stream 2: Water demands to open, water demands to break
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Poland has proposed breaking Nord Stream 2, while Germany's AfD has called for the pipeline to be operated to ensure gas supplies.