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Thailand wants to become a full member of BRICS, puts expectations on India
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Thailand has asked India to support its efforts to join BRICS as a full member.
China shaken by the $1 billion hydropower project accused of being cut
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China's more than $1 billion hydroelectric project is under investigation for cost cuts and law violations.
South Korea continues to support Vietnam in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods
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South Korea has just decided to provide a humanitarian aid package worth 500,000 USD to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of storms and floods in the Central region.
The final contract to bring Russian gas to Europe via pipeline is about to expire
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Russia is in talks with its Turkish partners about gas contracts and the possibility of extending them until next year.
US confirms the attack on the Venezuelan ship is legal
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The White House defended the US attack on a suspected drug trafficking ship from Venezuela as a legitimate and self-defense act.
US launches giant UAV, overwhelms in deterrence strategy
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Without runways, without pilots, the new US X-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is considered the main card in the deterrent strategy.
UK and US punish fraud criminals in Southeast Asia
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The ringleader of large-scale fraud centers in Southeast Asia will be sanctioned, within the framework of the cooperation program between the UK and the US.
EU discusses how to use Russian assets, preparing for the 20th package of sanctions
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The EU summit focused on plans to use frozen Russian assets and the 20th package of sanctions.
Forecast of when storm Melissa will strengthen into a hurricane
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Shelter is on track to become a hurricane on October 24.
North Korea declares successful testing of 2 new-generation hypersonic weapons
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Right before the APEC summit, North Korea announced that it had successfully tested a new weapon designed to penetrate all missile shields.
Multiple explosions at Russian ammunition factory, at least 9 people killed
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Two consecutive explosions rocked a military factory in Russia's Kopeysk city, killing at least nine people and seriously injuring five.
Opening up new cooperation space between Vietnam, Finland and Bulgaria
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On October 22, General Secretary To Lam and his wife successfully concluded their official visit to Finland, starting an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Bulgarian President Rumen Radev.
US ignore rare earth tensions, optimistic about meeting with China
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Despite tensions over rare earths and tariffs, US President Donald Trump still has high expectations for important deals with China at the upcoming meeting.
French top general warns of shock from Russia in the next 3-4 years
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The new French Chief of the General Staff is preparing the country's armed forces to face a "shock, a form of challenge" from Russia.
Gold price forecast to hit new level after historic plummet
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The historic decline in gold prices on October 21 is considered to be just a technical correction before the market establishes a new gold price level.
EU divided on 140 billion euro loan for Ukraine to buy weapons
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The European Union (EU) is divided on whether Ukraine should use a 140 billion euro loan to buy US weapons.
Ukraine may use Russian assets to buy Swedish fighters
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After the high-level meeting, Sweden signed a long-term defense cooperation agreement with Ukraine, including the ability to provide up to 150 Gripen fighters in the future.
EU seeks to reassure Ukraine amid unpredictable US policy
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On October 23, the EU summit is expected to approve a controversial plan to use profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
US - EU simultaneously take action against Russian oil and gas
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The US and EU have simultaneously announced new sanctions against the Russian oil and gas industry to curb Moscow's energy revenue.
Mr. Trump defends the plan to demolish the East wing of the White House, the cost increased to 300 million USD
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President Donald Trump defended the demolition of the East wing of the White House, announcing the cost of building the dance room to increase to $300 million.
