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Free tax: How the Netherlands pours money into defense spending

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The new Dutch government is shaping a new budget roadmap, prioritizing defense through a special additional tax.

US publicly releases 3 million pages of new documents about Jeffrey Epstein, has a message with Elon Musk

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The US Department of Justice has released the latest documents about Jeffrey Epstein, showing his relationship with famous figures like Elon Musk.

US imposes oil sales tax on Cuba, Mexico seeks help

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The new US tariff move on countries selling oil to Cuba has caused Mexico to worry about humanitarian impacts and seek a new diplomatic path.

Syria will close refugee camps containing thousands of people linked to IS

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Syrian authorities plan to permanently close two refugee camps linked to IS.

Cold air is expected to be concentrated in 4 waves in February, including during Tet

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It is expected that there will be 4 cold spells in February, with a high possibility of coinciding with the Lunar New Year.

Paradox of sharp increase in US imports from Russia despite sanctions

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US imports from Russia continue to increase, reaching hundreds of millions of USD, according to the latest trade report.

Another EU country could demand Germany's compensation for war

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Greece could be another EU country demanding Germany compensation for World War II.

44 countries meet to discuss building a new European order

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The EU wants 44 European countries to meet to discuss building a new order at the first summit of the European political community (EPC) on October 6.

French female writer wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature

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The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to French author Annie Ernaux. She became the 17th woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

French oil and gas giant: Still selling Russian LNG as long as the EU has not sanctioned

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Totalenergies continues to transport Russian LNG as long as there are no EU sanctions.

Turkey increases Donbass coal purchases

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Donetsk - a newly merged territory of Russia - is increasing coal supplies abroad and many customers, including Turkey, have a large demand.

Russia creates incentives like Crimea for 4 newly merged regions from Ukraine

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Under Russia's plan, Donbass, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia could be exempt from income tax for 10 years.

Saudi Arabia responds to US allegations as OPEC cuts 2 million oil barrels

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Saudi Arabia has denied allusion to energy weaponization, as the US accuses OPEC of siding with Russia and reducing 2 million barrels/day in oil.

3 American and Danish professors win the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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2 American professors and 1 Danish professor won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - The Nobel Committee announced on the afternoon of October 5, Vietnam time.

Germany uses the last resort to save energy, causing difficulties for the EU

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Germany may have to use the last resort to save energy domestically, affecting many EU countries.

Mr. Putin signs document to complete the merger of 4 Ukrainian regions

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President Vladimir Putin signed the document to merge four regions of Ukraine on October 5, completing the receipt of these territories into Russia.

Gold is moving abnormally in the world's leading market

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Gold shipments to India ahead of major holidays have been cut to move to China, Turkey and other markets with better insurance rates.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 honors 3 quantum scientists

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The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics honors three scientists Alain Aspect (France), John F. Clauser (USA) and Anton Zeilinger ( Austria) for their groundbreaking research in quantum science.

Ukraine joins NATO: Missing mission?

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Ukraine's application to join NATO is seen as a symbolic step to increase pressure on Russia rather than a sign of Kiev's impending admission.

4 regions of Ukraine acceded to Russia bring incredible economic benefits

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The four regions of Ukraine that have just been annexed by Russia have incredible industrial and agricultural potential despite degraded infrastructure.