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Russia promotes construction of a series of hydropower plants in Afghanistan
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Russian businesses are present in Afghanistan to negotiate the construction of a small hydropower system, marking a new step in energy cooperation.
Gold, silver and many assets prices plummet, global market shakes
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The goods sell-off caused investors to panic, pulling gold, silver and energy prices down simultaneously.
Vietnam deeply concerned about new US taxes related to Cuba
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Vietnam is concerned about the US announcement of additional tariffs on goods from oil suppliers to Cuba.
Venezuela exports first batch of liquefied petroleum gas to the US
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Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced that the country's first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been exported.
Europe unexpectedly has gas lifebuoys
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The LNG wave is coming at the right time and could become a "lifebuoy" to help Europe overcome the gas problem in the coming years.
Japan increases defense budget to unprecedented level
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The new budget decision reflects a strong shift in Japan's security policy in the increasingly complex regional environment.
Japan reforms immigration labor policy
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Japan plans to set a target of receiving about 1.23 million foreign workers under key labor migration programs from now until the end of the 2028 fiscal year as part of a major reform to address the shortage of human resources.
North Korea reveals future missile development plan
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State media shows that North Korea continues to emphasize missile capabilities.
Germany leaves open the possibility of reactivating the forced military recruitment regime
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The German Defense Commission chairman said that voluntary measures were not enough and that the country was likely to have to restore its military regime in the near future.
Ukraine admits it does not have enough money to organize elections
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Ukraine has said it cannot pay for the election itself due to a budget deficit and must prioritize military resources.
US ready to be a bridge, promoting Thailand - Cambodia dialogue
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that Washington is ready to promote dialogue to end the escalating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
Russia delays target of 100 million tons of LNG due to sanctions
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Russia has postponed plans to achieve 100 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year by a few more years.
Ukraine launches Storm Shadow missiles and UAVs at Russian oil and gas facilities
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Ukraine attacked a major Russian refinery with missiles, Ukrainian military and security officials said on December 25.
President Trump orders IS attack in Nigeria
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President Donald Trump has ordered multiple strikes against terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria.
Russian military destroys many Ukrainian underground tunnels in the Zaporozhye region
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The Russian military destroyed Ukrainian underpasses in the city of Gulyaipole, Zaporozhye region, on December 25.
Heavy rains continue to cause flooding, emergency evacuation in the US
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Record-breaking heavy rains fell on California, US, causing many roads to be flooded, forcing authorities to evacuate people and deploy emergency rescue.
Russia responds to the 20-point peace plan in Ukraine
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Russia is analyzing documents provided by the US on the peace plan in Ukraine.
World 24h: Russia calculates to bring nuclear power plant out to Earth
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International news 25.12: White House orders US military to focus on blocking Venezuela's oil; Russia plans to move nuclear power plant out of the world...
China makes a statement about its relations with India
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China has affirmed its strategic relationship with India, refuting comments that the country is trying to divide its partners.
Saying goodbye to 2 American friends who are attached to Vietnam
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Mr. Peter Weiss (born in 1925) and Mrs. Cora Weiss (born in 193), are American friends who have been attached to Vietnam for decades.
