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Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
Strong earthquake shakes northeastern Japan
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The strong earthquake shook northeastern Japan but did not cause casualties or abnormalities at nuclear facilities.
Venezuela declares a state of emergency after consecutive earthquakes
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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency after strong earthquakes on June 24, local time.
The cause of Europe's scorching heat, breaking many records
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Western Europe is experiencing intense heat waves, with the cause identified as weather patterns called the Omega mass.
Reasons why world gold prices struggle around the $4,000 threshold
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World gold prices are experiencing one of the most volatile weeks in many months, with selling pressure prevailing throughout from June 22 to 25.
Continuous earthquakes in Venezuela: Forecast casualties from 10,000 to 100,000 people
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The strong earthquake in Venezuela on June 24, local time, caused many buildings to collapse, with estimated casualties from 10,000 to 100,000 people.
7.1 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela triggers tsunami warning
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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 occurred near the northern coast of Venezuela on June 24, local time.
Russia declares control of Ivolzhanskoye settlement in Sumy
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Russia on June 24 announced that forces of the Northern Task Force had controlled the Ivolzhanskoye settlement in Sumy province.
Only nuclear deterrence can prevent global war
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Only nuclear deterrence is protecting the world from global war, according to Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Unusually hot Pacific Ocean, the world faces historic El Nino
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The unusually high sea surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean is creating conditions for the possibility of the appearance of super El Nino with intensity that could break all previous records.
Record heatwaves will continue in many regions around the world
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The high pressure dome keeps the Sahara hot air covering Europe until early July, while many regions in Asia are also experiencing intense heat.
World 24h: Hot weather covers Europe, air conditioner sales skyrocket
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World news 24/6: Russia faces fuel shortage; Hot weather covers Europe, air conditioner sales skyrocket...
Hot weather covers Europe, France widespread power outage, air conditioners out of stock
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On June 24, Europe welcomed another day of intense heat, causing tens of thousands of people to lose power, and air conditioner sales surged.
Israel considers withdrawing part of its army from southern Lebanon
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Israel is considering the possibility of withdrawing part of its forces from southern Lebanon.
Gold price loses momentum to increase, Deutsche deeply cuts forecast
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Deutsche Bank lowered its gold price forecast by more than 20% as investors became more cautious with the prospects of US monetary policy and weak gold investment demand.
Eastern Libyan government bans citizens of 4 African countries from entering
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The government of eastern Libya on June 24 issued a ban on entry for citizens of 4 African countries.
