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Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin (right) during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Photo: Kremlin

The rich in Russia are getting richer

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In the first half of 2025, the Russian tycoon world will see a sharp increase in assets, especially in the commodity and energy sectors.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith at a meeting in Moscow. Photo: Sputnik

Lao President gives Mr. Putin 2 elephants

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The special gift from Laos to Mr. Putin has a meaning of peace, friendship and prosperity on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe (2nd from right). Photo: AFP

Former Colombian President sentenced to 12 years in house arrest

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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced to 12 years in house arrest after being convicted of fraud in litigation and witness bribery.

The sky-high lightning scene in Texas (USA) was taken in January 2023. Photo: Xinhua

829km long lightning in the US sets a world record

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The 829km lightning recorded in the US in 2017 has just been recognized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as a new world record.

Low pressure 07j is likely to strengthen into a storm. Photo: PAGASA

The first storm forecast near the East Sea in August is about to appear

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The low pressure area outside the Philippines' forecast area could become the first storm to approach the South China Sea in August.