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Russia spends more than 5 billion USD, launching Starlink competing satellite
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Russia has just launched the first series of satellites to compete with Starlink, opening an Internet race from space.
Turkey plans to spend $135 billion in gold to save the domestic currency
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The Central Bank of Turkey is considering using up to 135 billion USD of gold reserves to protect the lira.
Iran begins to collect fees through the Strait of Hormuz, up to 2 million USD/trip
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Iran is said to have started charging commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with a price of 2 million USD per trip.
New COVID-19 strain spreads strongly in the US
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The new COVID-19 strain is spreading throughout the US and may evade current vaccines.
EU unexpectedly postpones ban on Russian oil amid energy crisis
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The EU has not yet been able to set a time to announce the draft ban on Russian oil imports, although it previously targeted mid-April.
Stunning image of Notre Dame Cathedral after restoration
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On December 7, Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital officially reopened after 5 years of restoration due to fire.
Rumors of Assad leaving Syria denied as HTS takes Homs
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Rebels have surrounded the Syrian capital, forcing the presidential office to deny rumors that President Bashar al-Assad has left the country.
The world and the night economy
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When the street lights come on, the night-time economic activities begin to flourish. With appropriate support policies from the government, the night-time economy can bring many economic, cultural and social values to urban areas.
Syrian President Assad boards plane leaving Damascus
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Syrian rebels announced on December 8 that they had begun advancing into the capital Damascus.
South Korean President Escapes Impeachment, Future Uncertain
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote over martial law but his political future is uncertain amid pressure to resign.
EU countries point to professional suspect in destroying Nord Stream
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The Nord Stream terrorist attack involved professional troops, according to the Prime Minister of the EU country Slovakia.
India speaks out on BRICS common currency
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BRICS not interested in weakening the dollar, says Indian foreign minister.
EU fails in new Russia sanctions package
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The European Union (EU) failed to agree on new sanctions against Russia.
Tropical depression forecast to strengthen, enter the East Sea next week
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According to the latest storm/low pressure forecast, a developing low pressure area may strengthen into a tropical depression and enter the East Sea.
World 24h: Gold price is forecast to increase in the long term
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Latest world news 6.12: Gold price consolidates outstanding increase in 2024; Low pressure continuously near the East Sea...
La Nina has not appeared, predicting an unpredictable winter
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Unpredictable winter forecast as La Nina has yet to appear. Risk of soaring energy and food prices in the next few months.
Japanese media reported extensively on the visit of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man
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Member of the Politburo, Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and his wife paid an official visit to Japan at the invitation of President of the Japanese House of Councilors Sekiguchi Masakazu and his wife from December 4 to 7.
World last week: Russia tested hypersonic missile
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Russian army fired hypersonic missiles, French government was overthrown in a vote of no confidence... are notable news of the past week.
Reactions of the countries that will receive Russia's new hypersonic missiles
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Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile could be deployed to Belarus in the second half of 2025.
International recognition of Vietnam's efforts in heritage protection
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The festival of Ba Chua Xu in Sam Mountain of Vietnam was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of 2003.
