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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.
Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
Passenger plane crash in Kazakhstan
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Passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25. Initial reports indicate there were survivors.
Mr. Assad's wife will find it difficult to return to the UK peacefully
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The Conservatives said that allowing the wife of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to return to the UK was an "offence" to the victims of the Syrian regime.
Close-up of Russian special forces fighting in the field
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Mobile combat groups of Russian special forces destroyed a large amount of military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Country sanctioned by US becomes BRICS partner
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Uganda, a country sanctioned by the US, will officially become a BRICS partner country from January 1, 2025.
United Nations adopts “Hanoi Convention” on cybercrime
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The United Nations has chosen Hanoi as the venue for the signing ceremony of the Convention on Cybercrime in 2025.
Turmoil and conflict dominate 2024
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In 2024, the world witnessed profound changes in many areas, from economics, politics to security.
La Nina forecast to affect severe cold air in January
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La Nina and other factors are expected to cause a severe cold front in January.
The West Launches a War on Russian Assets
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$1 billion from Russian assets seized by the West has been transferred to Ukraine.
China talks about the cable break near Nord Stream
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In the investigation into the cable break near Nord Stream in the Baltic Sea, China affirmed that it had provided information and documents to the parties.
EU gives Germany more than $4 billion to spend on Russian gas
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The EU has approved Germany's request to spend $4.2 billion to reduce its dependence on Russian gas.
Many countries are ready to host a meeting between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump
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Many countries have expressed their readiness to host a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump.
Santa Claus swings to give gifts to poor children
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Hector Chacon - a Guatemalan firefighter - dressed as Santa Claus to give gifts to children in poor neighborhoods in this Central American country.
Fire at Eiffel Tower, 1,200 tourists evacuated
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Tourists evacuated from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France after an elevator fire on December 24.
World 24h: New low pressure forecast to appear after storm number 10
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Latest world news 12/24: New low pressure near the East Sea is forecast to appear after storm Pabuk; Gold price fluctuates, struggling to find a direction...
Russian ship explodes, sinks in Mediterranean
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Russian warship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion in the engine room.
