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Strong storm forecast to cause heavy rain, flooding throughout the week
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A major storm from the Pacific Ocean, known as the atmospheric river, is forecast to sweep across the northwestern United States from December 8.
Cambodia holds urgent meeting, warns Thailand about red lines
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Tensions on the Thailand - Cambodia border escalated rapidly in less than a day, forcing Phnom Penh to hold an emergency meeting and warn of "red restrictions".
China exploits the world's tallest ore mine without workers
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China is building the world's highest automatic ore mine at an altitude of 5,600m, using unmanned (self-driving) trucks.
Thailand - Cambodia border tensions escalate every hour
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Thailand - Cambodia tensions have continuously escalated since the clash broke out at the border between the two countries on December 7, forcing many households to evacuate.
EU in crisis with proposal to use Russian assets to support Ukraine
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The ongoing crisis revolves around the use of Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Accusing NATO of violating its commitment to continue expanding to the east
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On October 28, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gave strong criticism, saying that NATO continues to expand to the east despite security commitments.
Russia gains more cards in nuclear negotiations with the US
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WSJ newspaper said that the Burevestnik cruise missile helps Russia gain more leverage in nuclear negotiations with the US.
Ukraine declares readiness to negotiate but decides not to give up territory
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President Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for peace talks but would not accept Russia's request for more territory.
Israel orders attack on Gaza after accusations of ceasefire violations
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has directed the military to attack Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the current ceasefire agreement.
Russia passes new military service law, recruits troops all year round
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The Russian State Duma (lower house) passed a new law allowing the conduct of military service procedures throughout the year instead of in batches as before.
US sets deadline for Germany to end the fate of Russian oil and gas group
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The US has given Germany a 6-month deadline to completely handle the ownership of Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft's assets in its territory.
The strongest super typhoon of the year Melissa is heading towards the second landfall area
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Superstorm Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean in modern history.
super typhoon Melissa is the strongest on the planet, breaking the record of any previous storm
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The strongest superstorm Melissa on the planet broke the record for pressure and wind power in meteorological history, surpassing Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
World 24h: The truth about the news of a super typhoon near the East Sea is about to appear
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Latest world news 10/28: The truth about the super typhoon about to appear near the East Sea in early November; Nord Stream case heats up again, tensions escalate in Europe...
Belarus: Lithuania's border closure is unreasonable
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On October 28, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said that Lithuania's border closure with Belarus was unreasonable.
Subject in assassination of Abe Shinzo pleads guilty
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Suspect Tetsuya Yamagami admitted to assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo with a homemade gun in 2022.
Northeast monsoon is unusually strong, signaling early winter
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The Philippines has officially announced the beginning of the northeast monsoon season, forecasting upcoming cold air waves.
US - Japan reach a trade agreement worth 550 billion USD
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US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a trade cooperation agreement worth 550 billion USD, including many official items.
Abundant gold reserves, Philippines recommended to take profits amid falling gold prices
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A member of the Philippine Central Bank's monetary policy council recommends calculating "taking profits" in the context of gold prices falling sharply.
Super typhoon Melissa is set to sweep across an island nation of 3 million people, causing record rain
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Superstorm Melissa is about 240km southwest of Kingston, Jamaica with peak winds of 280km/h.
