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Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency

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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.

6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General

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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.

Russia warns NATO is militarizing the Arctic

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Russia warns that NATO's increased military operations in the Arctic could threaten regional stability.

US plans to establish first multinational drone strike force in the Middle East`

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The US is expected to establish the first multinational drone strike force, with the expected participation of partners in the Middle East region.

Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate

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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.

A model for realizing green goals in the Nordics

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The capital Oslo (Norway) is making efforts to implement green transformation goals and is proving to be a typical model in realizing green goals.

Russia's economy is expected to boom

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The Russian economy is expected to boom after the end of the Ukraine conflict, providing a great opportunity for foreign investors to return to the Russian market.

Ferry capsizes in South Korea, 1 Vietnamese dead

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Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said one Vietnamese person died in the ferry capsize that occurred in South Korea.

World 24h: China's move causes gold price to skyrocket

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Latest world news 9.1: Loss of Russian gas, German economy worse than expected; Gold prices rise as China actively buys...

cruise missile destroys, a series of vehicles catch fire in Ukraine

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Ukraine accused Russia of using cruise missiles in the attack on January 8, killing many people and setting fire to a series of vehicles.

Unprecedented data on Russian gas to the EU

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Despite commitments to reduce dependence on Russian gas, the EU still imports LNG from Russia at a record high in 2024.

Hollywood Hills on fire, many superstars lost their homes due to wildfires

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A wildfire broke out on the evening of January 8 in the Hollywood Hills area, threatening one of the most famous symbols of Los Angeles, USA.

White House in turmoil over US military situation in Syria

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that US troops still need to stay in Syria to ensure security while Mr. Trump has called for all forces to return.

100 days to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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President-elect Donald Trump's special envoy sets 100-day timeline to end Russia-Ukraine conflict.

New impetus for the special Vietnam - Laos relationship

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At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Sonexay Siphandone, Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Government visited Laos and co-chaired the 47th meeting of the Vietnam - Laos Intergovernmental Committee from January 9-10, 2025.

World Economic Forum predicts 78 million new job opportunities

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The Future of Jobs 2025 report released by the World Economic Forum on January 8 stated that by 2030, global trends in technology, economics, demographics and the green transition are expected to create 170 million new jobs and displace 92 million jobs, resulting in a net gain of 78 million jobs, thereby reshaping industries and occupations worldwide.

WHO confirms HMPV is not a new virus

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured about the respiratory disease outbreak caused by the HMPV virus in China.

Egypt discovers 4,000-year-old tomb near Cairo

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A newly discovered ancient tomb in Egypt belongs to a royal physician who lived during the reign of Pharaoh Pepy II.

How are Russian soldiers trained in close combat?

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Behind the front lines in the Zaporizhzhia region, volunteers from the Russian Bars-11 unit are taking part in close combat training.

Without Russian gas, German economy worse than expected

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German inflation rose more than forecast in December, driven largely by higher food prices and the end of cheap Russian gas.