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World 24h: Forecast of storm Lowell changing direction, increasing risk of impact
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World News 24h: Storm Lowell accelerates, may replace the storm in the next 24-48 hours; World gold prices lose momentum to recover, falling close to the 4,400 USD/ounce mark...
Relatives of Philippine President accused of corruption
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Former Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Martin Romualdez is accused of being involved in a large-scale corruption scandal surrounding flood control projects in the country.
Belgium arrests spy suspect for selling chip technology secrets to foreign countries
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Belgian authorities said on September 7 that they had arrested a suspected spy accused of selling trade secrets of a chip manufacturer.
China puts world-leading eye satellite into Nepal's relief operation
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China's space observation technology is becoming the first layer of defense against natural disasters.
Mr. Trump transforms into a superhero in new AI video from the White House
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The White House on September 6 (US time) posted an AI video, depicting US President Donald Trump in the image of the superhero Green Lantern.
Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji
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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.
Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country
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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.
Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets
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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
Multilateralism is still the foundation for conflict management
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Geopolitical tensions and the financial crisis are pushing peacekeeping missions into a difficult position, especially those sponsored by the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on May 25.
US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.
Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade
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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.
Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years
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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.
Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific
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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.
Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard
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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.
Russia discovers naval mines suspected of NATO origin mounted on ships docking at strategic Baltic port
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Russia said that many magnetic mines were detected on a oil and gas tanker at Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea.
Slovakia sets new conditions for Ukraine to get closer to the EU
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Slovakia believes that Ukraine should only be granted association membership of the European Union (EU) if Kiev takes specific steps towards peace.
Forecast of when offshore low pressure will intensify
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The low pressure area outside the forecast area of the Philippines is highly likely to become a tropical depression.
