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World last week: China discovered a new giant gold mine
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Discovery of a giant gold mine in China, India's second richest billionaire accused of bribery, fraud... are notable news of the past week.
The West is "sitting on fire" because of Russia's new hypersonic missile
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The West is "sitting on fire" because Russia has just launched its latest Oreshnik hypersonic missile into Ukraine.
EU suffers bitter consequences from new US sanctions on Russia
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The latest US sanctions on Russia will affect the European Union (EU), according to experts.
"Bomb storms" appear one after another, the latest storm threatens Europe
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A powerful low pressure system dubbed a "bomb cyclone" is forecast to hit Ireland, Scotland and the UK.
Merkel criticizes Ukraine and Poland over Russian gas
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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel pointed out that Ukraine and Poland both agreed with Germany importing Russian gas while profiting from this activity.
Japan has a new Prime Minister
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On October 1, the Japanese Parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as the country's new prime minister.
Massive car fire in Thailand, 25 people may have died
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A horrific fire broke out on a bus carrying 44 students and teachers in Thailand on October 1, with the death toll possibly rising to 25.
Forecast of next landfall of super typhoon Krathon
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The latest storm forecast says super typhoon Krathon will make landfall in Kaohsiung, Taiwan (China) in the early afternoon of October 2.
Million-dollar US plane shot down in the Middle East
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The Iran-backed Houthi forces confirmed shooting down another US drone on the afternoon of September 30 (local time).
New storm forming, forecast to be as fierce as hurricane Helene
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The latest storm, Kirk, is the fourth storm to form this week since Category 4 Hurricane Helene. Kirk is forecast to strengthen and remain a Category 4 storm for several days.
The world's largest oil exporter could make things difficult for Russia
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The move by the world's largest oil exporter Saudi Arabia could threaten Russia's budget amid tensions.
Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon
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Israel launched a "limited" ground offensive in southern Lebanon on October 1.
Close-up of Russian soldiers “modifying” drones
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Drone attacks from Russia have caused considerable damage to Ukrainian forces.
Gold Price Forecast October 2024
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Gold price forecast for October by experts can help make wiser investment choices.
Russian artillery destroys Ukrainian manpower and equipment in Kursk
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Russian D-20 howitzers destroy Ukrainian equipment and manpower in Russia's Kursk province.
Japan changes leadership, opens new era
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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has chosen Shigeru Ishiba, 67, as its new president, succeeding Fumio Kishida.
Storm No. 5 Krathon strengthens into super typhoon, enters the East Sea
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Early on the morning of October 1, storm Krathon (Julian in the Philippines) strengthened into a super typhoon, entering the North East Sea, becoming storm number 5 in 2024.
World 24h: Direction of storm Krathon after leaving the Philippines
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Latest world news 9/30: Typhoon Krathon in the Philippines reaches near super typhoon level; China seeks to replace AI chips from US manufacturer...
Beirut, Lebanon, city center attacked by Israel for the first time
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The center of Beirut (Lebanon) was first bombed by the Israeli army on September 30, causing damage to infrastructure and casualties.
The spy's background led to the assassination of Hezbollah leader
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The Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was based on intelligence from an Iranian spy.