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Ranking Russia in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025
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Russia ranked 5th in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025 according to the Asia Power Index.
The statue of the Goddess of freedom in Brazil collapsed due to strong winds
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A strong wind suddenly collapsed the statue of the Goddess of Liberation, attracting attention in southern Brazil.
Mr. Thaksin's nephew nominated as Thailand's prime minister's candidate
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The Pheu Thai Party nominated former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family member as a prime minister candidate.
Turkey shoots down a mysterious UAV from the Black Sea
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The incident involving a strange uncontrolled UAV increased security concerns in the area, as tensions escalated around the Black Sea's maritime route.
New low pressure likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas
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The new low pressure may enter the Philippine forecast area from December 19.
US accused of exploiting corruption scandal to replace Mr. Zelensky
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Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov accused the US of taking advantage of the Midas corruption scandal to "clean up" and find a replacement for Mr. Zelensky.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia
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A court in Dhaka sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
Russia's unprecedented superior weapons put great pressure on Ukraine
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Ukraine is under great pressure from Russia's new fiber optic UAV, with an operating range of up to 50km, almost immune to electronic warfare.
Ukraine seeks energy saves for this winter
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Greece signed a deal with Ukraine on November 16 to supply US-origin liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine.
Cambodia accuses Thailand of preparing for a new attack
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Border tensions escalated, a Cambodian security source warned Thailand that it is planning a new attack on Pursat province on November 18.
South Korean President's Hands Broken as a Child Worker
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Haunted by industrial accidents, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to reduce the country's unusually high industrial accident rate.
Russia attacks Odesa, 36,500 Ukrainian families lose power
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Damage has spread to ports and energy facilities in southern Ukraine following the Russian attack.
Shy confidence, Europe's aid to Ukraine is at risk of declining
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The EU is considering increasing supervision in Ukraine following the corruption scandal, while worrying that a decline in confidence could affect Europe's aid level.
Corruption scandal lowers Zelensky's support rate by 40%
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Zelensky's support has been revealed to have fallen 40% in just one week after a major corruption scandal involving his trust was exposed.
Forecast of the possibility of new storms and depressions appearing this weekend
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There is no risk of the storm making landfall in the Philippines in the next 3 to 5 days. However, a new low pressure may form between November 21 and November 27.
Indonesia - Australia between cooperation and alliance
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During their visit to Australia last week, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the two countries had successfully concluded negotiations on the mutual Security Treaty. The document will be officially signed by both sides when Mr. Albanese visits Indonesia expected early next year.
Shaping a new vision between Vietnam and the Middle East - Africa region
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The working trip of Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on an official visit to Kuwait and Algeria, attending the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in South Africa from 16-24 November 2025, contributed to shaping the future and new vision between Vietnam and the Middle East - Africa region.
Giant waves 35m high detected from super typhoon Pacific
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A 2024 Pacific super typhoon has created waves so large that they can be seen from space.
France begins to be cautious in aiding Ukraine
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France has signaled to tighten control of aid to Ukraine following a series of corruption scandals, in the context of raising many concerns about the risk of budget loss.
US urgent aid of 500,000 USD for Vietnam to overcome the consequences of storms and floods
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The aid follows the $500,000 provided by the US in October to support Vietnam's relief efforts after previous storms.
