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China accelerates 2 super gas pipelines with Russia, builds new energy axis
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China is accelerating 2 large-scale gas pipeline projects with Russia, opening a new supply axis from Siberia to Asia.
Storm Nuri forms near the Philippines
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The tropical depression near the Philippines has strengthened into tropical storm Nuri, the latest storm in March in the western Pacific basin.
Iran drops naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, world oil prices fluctuate
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The Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil and gas transportation route - was mined by Iran, causing global oil prices to fluctuate violently.
Russia could collect tens of billions of USD more when the market is disrupted by the Iranian conflict
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Russia emerged as a major beneficiary when the Iran conflict disrupted the global energy market.
Cuban doctor leaves Guyana amidst waves of change spreading across the Caribbean
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Cuban doctors as well as nurses and medical technicians are being allowed by Cuban authorities to withdraw from Guyana.
EU headache with Russian oil flows traveling around Turkey
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Russian oil is still transported into Europe, mostly through Turkey, despite the sanctions imposed by the West.
European leaders call for sending German troops into Ukraine
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Leaders of the largest faction in the European Parliament publicly called on Germany to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement.
Traffic disrupted after gas pipeline explosion at a vital route
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The explosion of the gas pipeline caused Highway 5 north of Los Angeles (USA) to be paralyzed, the authorities asked residents to take shelter on the spot, and traffic in the area was congested.
Myanmar holds election for the first time in 5 years
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On December 28, Myanmar voters went to the polls in the first round of the first general election in this country in 5 years.
Extremely cold weather in Northeastern USA, dangerous ice storm warning
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An extreme cold spell accompanied by snow and ice swept through the northeastern United States, disrupting aviation and forcing New York and New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.
ISS space station discovers unprecedented strange thing when a strong storm makes landfall
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While Hurricane Helene swept through Florida, the International Space Station ISS suddenly recorded an unusual phenomenon nearly 90km above the ground.
Ukraine calls for increased aid despite huge loans from EU
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The Ukrainian President said that the current defense and financial capabilities are not enough, calling on the EU and the US to increase aid to consolidate their position at the negotiating table.
Italy arrests 9 people suspected of financing Hamas through charities
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Italy's investigation reveals money flow suspected of shifting from charity to other purposes.
Mr. Putin comments on the peace process in Ukraine
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Statements from Mr. Putin and Ukraine show deep disagreements on the peaceful approach.
Mr. Putin congratulates Russia on opening the door to attack Zaporizhzhia
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President Putin declared that Russia's control of the strategic town of Gulaypole in Ukraine creates momentum for new advances in Zaporizhzhia.
Strong earthquake in Taiwan (China), the world's chip capital shakes
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Last night's 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook almost Taiwan (China), forcing the TSMC chip corporation to evacuate urgently.
Western Russian army announces control of Kupyansk city
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The city of Kupyansk, Ukraine is currently under the control of the 6th Guard Corps of the Western Russian army.
Russia develops unmanned submarine to go around the Earth
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Russia's unmanned submarines operate unusually well, and can be reassembled to perform important tasks.
Cold air and storms affect millions of people during the New Year holiday
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It is forecast that cold air and strong storms could last for many days, right at the peak of the New Year holiday, affecting millions of people in the US.
ASEAN observer group in handling Cambodia-Thailand disagreements
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Vietnam is ready to work with ASEAN to resolve Thailand-Cambodia disagreements, including strengthening the effectiveness of the ASEAN observer group.
