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Ukraine admits 70% of new recruits defect every month

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Representatives of the Ukrainian military medical force confirmed that the situation of soldiers voluntarily leaving their units is at an alarming level, causing the country's army to lose most of the newly recruited personnel.

Russian captain convicted of manslaughter in US oil tanker collision

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The British court has just ruled a Russian captain guilty of manslaughter, leading to a horrific collision with a US military oil tanker.

US establishes strategic mineral reserve worth 12 billion USD

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US President Donald Trump has just announced a historic initiative to establish essential mineral reserves, with a total initial investment of up to 12 billion USD.

Europe defends Russia's gas ban against legal challenges from Hungary and Slovakia

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The European Commission (EC) affirmed that it will protect to the end the regulations banning the import of Russian gas, despite legal challenges from Hungary and Slovakia.

Iran rejects Europe, declares only nuclear negotiations with the US

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Iran declared that it would remove Europe's mediating role due to "lack of capacity" and affirmed that it would only sit at the table of direct nuclear negotiations with the US.

China lifts ban on strategic metal exports to the US

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China has lifted a ban on exports of some key strategic metals to the US, effective from November 9.

Russian airstrikes reduce Ukraine's electricity output to zero

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Ukraine's energy system collapsed after a series of massive attacks by Russia targeting critical infrastructure.

Northeast monsoon forecast dominates the development of storm No. 14 Fung-wong in the East Sea

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As Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong moves over the East Sea, stronger winds and temperatures are forecast to drop to 20 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong (China).

Russia gives reasons for airstrikes on Ukrainian energy facilities

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Russia insists airstrikes in Ukraine target facilities with potential for military purposes, not civilians.

EU faces serious shortage due to Ukraine aid

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The EU risks a sharp increase in deficits and public debt if it does not use Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine's aid, while Belgium opposes it due to legal risks.

South Korea searches for suspect who threatened to bomb Lotte shopping mall

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About 100 people in Seoul (South Korea) at a Lotte shopping mall were evacuated after a fake bomb threat appeared online.

Former German official who defended Nord Stream admits mistake

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A former German official admitted to one of the biggest mistakes in German foreign policy regarding the Nord Stream pipeline.

Forecast of the possibility of a super cold winter this year

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In response to the widespread information about the "super cold winter" this year, the China Meteorological Administration has officially spoken out.

Secretary of scam boss assistant Chen Zhi causes outrage

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The secretary of the close assistant of the scam boss Chen Zhi appeared with a bright smile after being guaranteed abroad, causing outrage among the Taiwanese public.

More than 100,000 people evacuated to avoid super typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong

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About two-thirds of provinces across the Philippines are expected to be directly affected by the impact of Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong, forcing more than 100,000 evacuations.

250 km/h wind tornado destroys half of urban area in Brazil

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An extremely strong tornado with heavy rain swept through the southern Brazilian state of Parana, causing half of the urban area to collapse.

China's surprising move amid gold prices exceeding $4,000/ounce

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While the world gold price is surpassing the threshold of 4,000 USD/ounce, China continues to buy gold reserves, although it suddenly slows down.

Forecast of landfall areas after the predecessor of storm No. 14 Fung-wong changes direction

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Typhoon Fung-wong, the predecessor of Typhoon No. 14, is continuing to strengthen as it approaches the East Sea, forecast to make landfall many times.

Russia launches Kinzhal missiles to attack Ukrainian energy facilities

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On November 8, Russia said it had launched a large-scale attack on military industrial complexes and Ukrainian gas energy facilities.

Forecast of the frequency of severe cold and ice and snow this winter

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The rise of La Nina could make this year's winter more severe, with the possibility of frequent severe cold and snow in many areas.