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Apartment fire in Hong Kong (China), more than 200 people evacuated
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A fire broke out at an apartment in Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong (China) on the morning of December 13.
Forecast of the risk of earthquake disasters affecting the city of 16 million people
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Scientists warn of an earthquake that could hit Istanbul, Turkey's largest city.
The scenario of Ukraine joining the EU in 2027 is unimaginable
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European Union (EU) officials have just completely dismissed the possibility of Ukraine becoming an official member by 2027, calling it an impossible scenario.
Revealing the calculation when the EU frozes Russian assets indefinitely
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The EU suddenly changed the law, permanently freezing $247 billion in Russian assets to block the phuyet of Hungary and Slovakia and prevent US intervention.
Russian oil and gas revenue is forecast to fall nearly half, to its lowest level since 2020
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Russia's oil and gas revenue in December is expected to halve to its lowest level since August 2020.
Ship sinks across border in Malaysia, hundreds of people's fate unknown
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Malaysian authorities are racing to search for missing people after the sinking of a passenger ship crossing the border.
Super typhoon Fung-wong approaches, Philippines declares a state of disaster for 1 year
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The Philippines has just declared a national disaster status for 1 year after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 224 people, right when super typhoon Fung-wong was approaching.
Ukrainians accuse the $24 winter aid package of waste
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Mr Zelensky's $24 package for all Ukrainians has been criticized for being a waste of budget in the context of the conflict.
Philippines evacuate in the horrifying wind of super typhoon Fung-wong
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More than 100,000 Philippine residents were evacuated as super typhoon Fung-wong strengthened with peak winds of 185 km/h and gusts of up to 230 km/h.
Japan issues Tsunami warning after 6.7 earthquake
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On November 9, Japan issued a Tsunami warning to Iwate Prefecture after a 6.7 Category earthquake shook the northern waters of the country.
President Trump's childhood home auctioned for $2.3 million
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The childhood home of President Trump, once considered "unresidential", has just been auctioned for $2.3 million after being renovated.
Central Bank warns of bad news about the Russian economy
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After 3 consecutive quarters of slowing growth, the Russian Central Bank warned that the Russian economy could fall into recession by the end of this year.
EU bans visa, Russia declares it will respond with national interests
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Russia has accused the new EU visa ban of being a province for "trapping" and warned that there will be retaliatory measures but based on national interests.
China lifts ban on strategic metal exports to the US
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China has lifted a ban on exports of some key strategic metals to the US, effective from November 9.
Russian airstrikes reduce Ukraine's electricity output to zero
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Ukraine's energy system collapsed after a series of massive attacks by Russia targeting critical infrastructure.
Northeast monsoon forecast dominates the development of storm No. 14 Fung-wong in the East Sea
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As Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong moves over the East Sea, stronger winds and temperatures are forecast to drop to 20 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong (China).
Russia gives reasons for airstrikes on Ukrainian energy facilities
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Russia insists airstrikes in Ukraine target facilities with potential for military purposes, not civilians.
EU faces serious shortage due to Ukraine aid
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The EU risks a sharp increase in deficits and public debt if it does not use Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine's aid, while Belgium opposes it due to legal risks.
South Korea searches for suspect who threatened to bomb Lotte shopping mall
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About 100 people in Seoul (South Korea) at a Lotte shopping mall were evacuated after a fake bomb threat appeared online.
Former German official who defended Nord Stream admits mistake
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A former German official admitted to one of the biggest mistakes in German foreign policy regarding the Nord Stream pipeline.
