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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.

World 24h: Russia considers Nord Stream 2 being sold or bankrupt as theft

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International News 15.1: Russia considers Nord Stream 2 sale an act of theft; South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested...

Allies pave the way for Mr. Trump to buy Greenland

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Trump's allies have proposed a bill to "Give Greenland a Great Place Back" to pave the way for the US to buy the world's largest island.

NATO strengthens deterrence in region Russia considers strategic

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After a series of telecommunications cable breaks, NATO announced it would increase its presence in the Baltic Sea, which Russia considers a strategic area.

Russia is ready to create conditions if Vietnam joins BRICS

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Russia expressed its readiness to create conditions if Vietnam joins BRICS as a partner country.

The country that could replace Russia as the EU's gas king

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Romania is on track to become the EU's largest gas producer and replace Russia in supplying gas to Europe.

President Yoon Suk Yeol receives lunch box after interrogation

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President Yoon Suk Yeol was provided a lunch box by investigators after being questioned in the morning.

US bans Russian and Chinese technology in smart cars

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The US government has just finalized regulations banning Russian and Chinese technology in smart cars, citing national security reasons.

Ukrainian missile launched into Russian territory for more than 1,000 km

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Ukraine launched a series of missiles at many sensitive areas of Russia on January 14, with no estimated damage but Moscow vowed to retaliate.

First image of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his arrest

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he decided to submit to questioning to avoid bloodshed.

US removes Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

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On January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden officially announced the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Russia considers Nord Stream 2 being sold as a theft

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If the Nord Stream 2 operator goes bankrupt or is sold, it will be considered a theft by Russia.

Discover Japan with NHK World-Japan

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The event "Discover Japan" with NHK World-Japan will be held in Hanoi from January 17-23, 2025.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

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Investigators have arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.

Ukraine forced to turn off Russian gas valves to the EU?

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Ukraine's suspension of Russian gas transit to the EU is seen as a politically motivated decision to please the West.

Russian oil and gas giant discusses streamlining 40% of personnel at headquarters

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Russian energy giant Gazprom is discussing a 40% cut in its headquarters.