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US considers bill to allocate 1.3 billion USD in military aid to Ukraine
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The US House of Representatives will consider a bill that proposes allocating 1.3 billion USD in military aid to Ukraine.
UAE oil tanker seized by pirates, ransom up to 10 million USD
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The oil tanker MT Eureka of the UAE company was seized by Somali pirates near Yemen, with a ransom amount requested of up to 10 million USD.
Slovakia calls on EU not to get involved in Ukraine conflict
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Slovak Deputy Parliament Speaker Tibor Gaspar said that the EU should prioritize investment in health, education and economy instead of continuing to increase spending on weapons.
Major storm in India kills 89 people
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The big storm caused hail, strong winds and lightning strikes causing serious damage in India's most populous state during the hot season.
Russia launches large-scale airstrike on Kiev, 1 dead
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A series of Russian missiles and UAVs attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight on May 13, causing casualties and damage to many civilian structures.
Why Brazilian President Won't Attend BRICS Summit
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Brazilian President had to cancel his trip to Russia to attend the BRICS summit due to an accident.
Forecast of when Typhoon Kristine will enter the East Sea
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Typhoon Kristine is expected to enter the East Sea on October 26, according to the latest typhoon forecast from the Philippine weather agency PAGASA.
Is the new era really new in Gaza?
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After a long unsuccessful pursuit, Israel has killed the new leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, in a military operation in the Gaza Strip.
Strong cold air causes temperature in China to drop sharply
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The strongest cold spell since early autumn has sent temperatures plummeting in northern China.
Lebanese people flee from intense Israeli bombing
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A series of heavy shelling by the Israeli army targeting Lebanon on October 20 forced hundreds of civilians to flee for safety.
Trump sells french fries right before US election
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Just before the US presidential election, Donald Trump made headlines with an unexpected performance at a McDonald's.
Hurricane Oscar rapidly intensifies to make landfall, causing double damage to Cuba
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Hurricane Oscar made landfall in Cuba on the evening of October 20 as the country struggled with power outages. The latest storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has rapidly intensified before making landfall.
BRICS discuss new international financial system to replace USD
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The financial system developed by Russia and submitted to BRICS is expected to replace USD transactions in international payments.
Storm No. 11 Kristine moves quickly, strengthens dangerously
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The latest depression has strengthened into Typhoon No. 11 Kristine in the Philippine Sea and is moving quite rapidly.
La Nina is about to appear, many warnings of storms for Southeast Asia
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When La Nina appears, wetter weather is expected in Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Russia declares to have unlimited energy
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has proven itself to be a stable partner in the energy sector.
Because of La Nina, how cold is this winter?
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This winter is expected to be colder under the impact of La Nina than last year, a year affected by El Nino.
The $100 trillion "bomb" is counting down
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The IMF's fiscal monitor report due out on October 23 will warn that the world's public debt will hit $100 trillion this year.
New Zealand airport bans hugging for more than 3 minutes
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The sign limiting the time to hug and say goodbye at the passenger pick-up and drop-off area at Dunedin Airport (New Zealand) has caused many people to protest.
More than 70 flights hit by fake bomb threats in India
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Several Indian airline flights have been hit by fake bomb threats, causing chaos and fear among passengers.
