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New low pressure forms as Typhoon Mekkhala prepares to reach maximum
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A new low pressure area is forming in the western Pacific basin as Typhoon Mekkhala is strengthening and approaching the Philippines.
King Charles will announce personal tax bills
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The British Royal Family continues to reform financial transparency after a series of scandals related to former Prince Andrew.
US rejects Iran's statement on closing the Strait of Hormuz
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The US delegation affirmed that the force will ensure continued maritime trade activities.
Typhoon Mekkhala intensifies, forecast to reach peak
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Typhoon Mekkhala entered the Philippine forecast area from the night of June 20 and was given the local name Francisco.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, Trump threatens tariffs at the strait
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Iran declares the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that negotiations with the US are unlikely to yield results if the fighting has not ended.
Plane crash kills famous Indian politician
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Plane carrying Deputy Prime Minister of Maharashtra, India crashes in Baramati constituency.
Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in prison
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South Korean court sentences former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison after ruling she committed the crime of receiving luxury gifts from the United Church.
Foreign affairs and international integration enhance Vietnam's position
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The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Congress XIV) is assessed by the international community as an important strategic milestone in Vietnam's new development orientation, in which foreign affairs and international integration are established as key and regular tasks to enhance the country's position.
Venezuelan oil pipeline to be opened, US changes sanctions strategy
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The US administration is preparing to issue a joint license to partially ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil.
Europe will have the world's largest energy center in the North Sea
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European countries bordering the North Sea have agreed to invest on a large scale to expand offshore wind power production.
Gold price exceeds 5,200 USD, Chinese corporation spends 1 billion USD to acquire gold
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Amidst gold prices continuously setting new records, a Chinese corporation spent nearly 1 billion USD to acquire 3 strategic gold mines in Brazil.
China is about to open a $10 billion canal connecting the mainland to Southeast Asia
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The Pinglu Canal connecting China's interior with the Gulf of Tonkin and Southeast Asia is entering the completion phase after 4 years of construction.
The second-longest severe cold in 150 years forecast to affect February
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Severe cold is forecast to last until Groundhog Day February 2nd and is one of the most severe cold spells in the US since the late 19th century.
North Korea emphasizes military strategy ahead of the Labor Party Congress
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North Korea sends a signal to strengthen deterrence capabilities, emphasizing military strategy ahead of the Labor Party Congress.
World War II clock adjusted to 85 seconds
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The "Death Clock" has just been adjusted to 85 seconds before midnight, the most dangerous level since its birth in 1947.
Russia declares military isolation of Ukraine, control of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy
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Russian Chief of the General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, announced that soldiers of the Western Operations Group had taken control of Kupyansk-Uzlovoy on January 27.
Nipah virus: China announces possible outbreak spread
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China affirmed that no Nipah virus infections have been recorded and believes that a new outbreak appearing in India is unlikely to have a major impact.
MH370 Search: New signals and evidence
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The most controversial "new evidence" in the current MH370 search is not radar, but radio waves.
Gold prices fluctuate rapidly, safe storage methods
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The sharp increase in gold prices has made physical gold preservation more concerned.
Nipah virus weakens before Chinese COVID-19 treatment drug
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New findings from China show that COVID-19 antiviral drug Nipah offers prospects for dealing with dangerous infectious diseases.
