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Storm Fengshen approaches first landfall area, forecast to strengthen when entering the East Sea
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Typhoon Fengshen (Phong Than) is about to make landfall in the Philippines. The risk of Fengshen strengthening further is forecast as it becomes the 12th storm in the East Sea.
Storm Phong Than forms, preparing to make first landfall this afternoon
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Typhoon No. 12 Fengshen (Phong Than) is expected to affect most of Luzon and Eastern Visayas, Philippines on October 18.
Calculating un cover-up benefits
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Although India did not confirm, US President Donald Trump still stated that he had received a commitment from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India would no longer import Russian oil.
Netflix's gay film faces heavy criticism from the US Department of War
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The US Department of War accused Netflix of spreading a false culture through a new series of films about gay soldiers.
Rare US party officials agree, urge Trump to go to Asia
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A group of US bipartisan lawmakers urged President Trump to attend summits in Asia, warning that the absence would create an advantage for China.
Storm Gabrielle forms, forecast to soon become a hurricane
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Hurricane Gabrielle formed on September 17 in the mid- Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Russia approves Europe's longest high-speed railway project
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Russia has just approved a 4,500km long high-speed railway super project, the largest in Europe, with domestic trains reaching speeds of 400 km/h.
Fed cuts interest rates, signaling a new cutting cycle
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The US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to cut interest rates for the first time since December last year on September 17.
Russian tanks follow to sweep through Ukrainian strongholds in the forest belt
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The Russian Tsentr Group's T80BVM tank crew destroyed an enemy stronghold disguised as a forest belt in the direction of Krasnoarmeysk.
Storm No. 8 in the East Sea has not yet ended, storm No. 9 is weak, could become a super typhoon
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Tropical depression Mirasol has entered the East Sea, expected to strengthen into storm No. 8, while tropical depression Nando may strengthen into storm No. 9.
Thai correctional agency denies Thaksin's fake offer of a Tet party to a fellow prisoner
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The Thai correctional agency denied the information that Mr. Thaksin bought pizza to invite the supervisor and fellow inmates, saying that the whole incident was just a " misunderstanding".
Passenger plane engine catches fire before takeoff
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A Swiss International Air Lines passenger plane was forced to stop while taking off after the engine caught fire and emitted black smoke.
World 24h: Forecast of another low pressure that is likely to strengthen into a storm
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Latest world news September 17: World gold price may reach 4,000 USD/ounce, Another low pressure near the East Sea will strengthen, forecast to become a strong storm...
China opposes citizen being questioned at New Zealand airport
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The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand sent a document protesting the questioning of citizens and the confiscation of electronic devices.
Germany accuses Russia of continuously violating NATO airspace
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NATO has been on guard as Russian UAVs have been accused of encroaching on Romania and Poland's airspace, raising security concerns.
Greece faces the risk of paying a high price when cutting off Russian gas
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Greece has been warned that it is plunging itself into crisis by cutting off Russian gas and following the energy policy of the European Union (EU).
The Palestinian Embassy in Vietnam recommends information on donations to support Gaza people
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The Palestinian Embassy affirmed that it has not had any contact with organizations and individuals in Vietnam calling for donations to support the people of Gaza.
Thailand shaken by a multi-billion-dollar gold export to Cambodia
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Thailand has launched an urgent investigation into the volume of $2.15 billion worth of gold exported to Cambodia, in the context of the border being tightened since the beginning of June.
Thailand - Cambodia takes action to eliminate online fraud
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After more than 10 hours of intense negotiations, Thai and Cambodian police have signed a joint agreement to crack down on online fraud gangs.
The first woman to lead a National Day celebration in Mexico's history
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Mexico witnessed a new historic milestone on National Day, when President Claudia Sheinbaum was the first woman to perform the bell-ringing ceremony.
