World
Russia says it has sufficient resources and determination to strengthen military capabilities in the Arctic
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Russia has all means to ensure its security as well as maintain international stability in the Arctic, including strengthening military capabilities.
World on August 14th: US imposes heavy tariffs on imported drones and components
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Europe sharply increases support for Ukraine, while the US tightens tariffs on imported drones and the UK experiences the hottest day of the year... are noteworthy news.
Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought
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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.
Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant
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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.
US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration
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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.
New opponent wants to replace Ukraine in transit of Russian gas
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Turkey hopes to provide Russia with a gas pipeline to Europe after Ukraine decided to stop the transit of Russian gas.
World 24h: German MP calls for Nord Stream 2 to start
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International News 4.1: A unique opportunity to bring Russian gas to Germany via Nord Stream 2; Immediate consequences in neighboring Ukraine when losing Russian gas...
Forecast of world gas price developments in 2025
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Experts predict that world gas prices will increase moderately in 2025, then decrease in 2026 and 2027.
Finland refuses to release oil tanker suspected of cutting cables in Baltic
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Finland has detained the Eagle S oil tanker on suspicion of severing the Finland-Estonia Estlink 2 power cable.
South Korean Presidential Guards Refuse to Leave Their Positions
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's bodyguard chief refuses police questioning request.
South Korea's political crisis has no end in sight
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On January 3, the South Korean Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) was forced to stop executing an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after an hours-long confrontation between investigators and presidential security personnel.
Hard inside, easy outside
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From the beginning of 2025, the rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) was transferred from Hungary to Poland. The EU seemed to be relieved about this because Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in his six-month tenure as rotating EU president, has made the EU more unhappy than happy, more conflicted than cooperative with the EU, and because Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is known as a supporter and close friend of the EU, having once served as President of the EU Council.
India speaks out about China building the world's largest dam
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India has expressed concerns to China over a mega hydroelectric dam with three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam that China has approved to build in Tibet.
Ukraine criticized for "betraying trust" when turning off gas valves
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After Ukraine turned off the Russian gas valve, Slovakia criticized Ukraine for betraying trust and said it would seek retaliatory measures.
A company gives a Tet bonus of 23 months' salary, worth a billion dong
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A Taiwanese (Chinese) company - famous for giving big Tet bonuses to employees - once again shocked with its year-end bonus this year.
World this week: A turbulent week for South Korea
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The tragic plane crash in South Korea, the arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol... are notable world news of the past week.
Desertion crisis in Ukraine's elite brigade
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Ukraine has launched an investigation into a spike in desertions in the French-trained 155th Brigade, Tatyana Sapyan, spokeswoman for the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine, said.
Immediate consequences in neighboring Ukraine when losing Russian gas
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Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned that Moldova faces a security crisis when it is cut off from Russian gas.
A unique opportunity to bring Russian gas to Germany via Nord Stream 2
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German MP calls for Nord Stream 2 to be launched to supply Russian gas as transit through Ukraine stops.
"As a benefactor" in the gas conflict between Russia, Ukraine, and the EU
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The disruption of Russian gas supplies through Ukraine opens up an opportunity for Turkey to become the leading gas supplier to the EU.
