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China's Russian gold imports soar by the end of 2025
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Customs data shows that China buys Russian gold in record volumes.
Former US National Security Advisor accuses CIA of resisting Trump
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The former US official's speech caused controversy over Trump's intelligence role in his efforts to reconcile Ukraine.
Vietnam fears the Cambodia-Thailand conflict will seriously affect ASEAN's reputation
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On December 22, the ASEAN Special Foreign Ministers' Conference on the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of new low pressure forming near the Philippines
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Latest world news 12/22: Forecast of widespread heavy rain before the new low pressure forms; Spot gold price increases by 1.5%,,...
29 US diplomats recalled
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The Trump administration recalled 29 professional diplomats from ambassador positions and other senior positions.
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.
