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Global arms sales hit record high, US accounts for nearly half
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The sales of the world's top 100 defense companies reached a record of 679 billion USD in 2024, of which nearly half came from the US.
World silver price increases sharply, reaching a record level
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Silver prices have risen to a new record, supported by scarce global supply and expectations of a US interest rate cut.
China accelerates the commercialization of the space industry
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China is positioning the commercial space industry as the core economic growth driver.
India proposes to buy advanced Russian S-500 missiles
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India will propose a new arms deal with Russia, including the S500 modern missile, during President Vladimir Putin's visit.
Switzerland opposes new inheritance tax, fears of the super-rich leaving the country
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With an overwhelming 78% of voters against, Swiss voters have rejected the proposal to impose a 50% inheritance tax on the super-rich to protect their position as a global financial center.
Russian journalist killed in Ukrainian airstrike
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Russian war reporter Ivan Zuyev of RIA Novosti died while working in the frontline area.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son attends global energy forum in Russia
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At the "Russian Energy Week" Forum, Party Central Committee member and Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said that Vietnam welcomes investors exchanging and sharing experiences to improve the capacity to develop and operate LNG port infrastructure with Russian companies and other countries in the world.
US-China tensions escalate with new arms war related to rare earth
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On October 16, US-China tensions escalated with a new arms war over rare earths and individual attacks.
Russia changes tactics, Ukraine races to find gas before harsh winter
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Russian airstrikes destroyed many key Ukrainian gas facilities, forcing Kiev to increase energy imports before the winter.
Russia has a breakthrough in 150km-long bombing, creating a new turning point in the Ukrainian conflict
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Russia has made a major breakthrough in low-cost flying bomb technology with a range of up to 150km, double the conventional range of this type of weapon.
Mr. Trump talks by phone with Mr. Putin, preparing for the summit
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President Donald Trump held a phone call with President Vladimir Putin on October 16, agreeing on a US-Russia summit.
Tropical depression strengthens, forecast affected areas when becoming storm No. 12
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Tropical depression Ramil is moving west-northwest, likely to strengthen into storm No. 12 in the East Sea this weekend.
Russian tanks explode the battlefield of the conflict with Ukraine
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Effective strikes from long-range warfare against Russia helped mechanized infantry units advance.
US creates energy backlog, tightens 2 major Russian customers in Asia
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The US has officially asked Japan to stop importing Russian energy, putting its key ally in Asia in a difficult position.
Gold prices hit record high, raising concerns about global gold shortage
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As gold prices continue to hit new peaks, the world may be entering a period of gold scarcity - a phenomenon not seen in more than 2 decades.
Hungary accuses EU of sabotage of Ukraine's peace efforts
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blamed the European Union (EU) for the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, accusing the bloc of hindering US peace efforts.
World 24h: Forecast of the time when the first strong cold air mass from the north will flow down
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International news 10/16: Risk of Russia losing a major oil customer; Forecast of the time when the first strong cold air mass from the north will overflow...
The surprising turning point of the billion-dollar divorce of the Chairman of SK Group Korea
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The Supreme Court of South Korea has requested a retrial of the divorce of the SK Group Chairman, temporarily helping the billionaire avoid nearly $1 billion in compensation for his ex-wife.
Rare earth tensions increase as US - China criticize each other
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Both the US and China have accused each other of causing disorder and escalating controversy over rare earth export control.
Vietnam promotes the establishment of a cooperation mechanism to combat fraud crimes in Cambodia
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Vietnam is in talks with partners to establish a cooperation mechanism to combat organized crime and high-tech crimes in Cambodia.
