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South Korea and traditional rituals during the Lunar New Year
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Lunar New Year in Korea is an occasion for families to reunite, remember their ancestors and preserve the solemn traditional ritual at the beginning of the year.
Horses in the flow of Chinese history and culture
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Horses in Chinese culture are not only means or strength, but also symbols of history, art and the rising spirit of a civilization.
World 24h: Indonesia to own its first aircraft carrier
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World News 17/2: Shooting in the US hockey match, 2 people killed; Indonesia is about to own its first aircraft carrier...
Gold price forecast to see new momentum in Q2/2026
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It is forecast that world gold prices will be affected by new macroeconomic factors creating support in the second quarter of 2026.
Vietnam tourism accelerates, becoming a new bright spot of Asia
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Vietnam tourism recorded unprecedented strong growth, with the number of international visitors continuously setting records.
The real reason why Dubai stops taxing alcohol
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Dubai - a province in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - has stopped taxing alcohol as competition in the region heats up.
The world's first flying motorbike may take off soon
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The world's first legally flying motorbike may take off in the next few years.
Green public transport flourishes in Southeast Asia
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The conversion of the public transport system to electric vehicles is being rapidly carried out in Southeast Asian countries.
WHO identifies XBB 1.5 Omicron as the most easily spread COVID-19 variety
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The sub-versal XBB 1.5 Omicron, currently popular in the US, is the most contagious version of COVID-19, but does not seem to make the disease worse.
Forged death certificate in the new year in Thailand
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In the strange New Year custom in Thailand, participants lie in coffins as if they had died, let alone be chased away by a fierce monk.
Opening of a special route connecting Russia - China
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The only and largest route connecting Russia - China across the Heilongjiang River was opened to traffic on January 3.
Former Russian customer signs important gas deal with Türkiye
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Bulgaria, a former Russian customer, has signed a 13-year deal to access Turkey's LNG stations and transportation network.
Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives have failed like never seen before
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The new Republican majority party in the US House of Representatives fell into chaos on January 3 when candidate Kevin McCarthy repeatedly failed to get the House of Representatives to replace Ms. Nancy Pelosi.
Russia updates record number of deaths in Ukraine attack
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The number of Russian soldiers killed in the Ukrainian New Year's Eve attack has increased to at least 89.
US - South Korea declare contrary to joint nuclear drill
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The US denied it was discussing a joint nuclear drill with South Korea, while South Korea said it had held a discussion.
Why does Canada ban foreigners from buying houses?
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Starting on January 1, 2023, Canada will ban most foreigners from buying houses for two years.
Ukraine - EU schedule to hold summit in Kiev
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Ukraine and the European Union (EU) will hold a summit in Kiev on February 2 to discuss financial and military support.
Russia doubles yuan in emergency fund
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The Russian Emergency Fund will no longer hold the British pound or Japanese yen.
US returns stolen ancient coffin to Egypt
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The US returned an ancient wooden coffin known as the "green coffin" to Egypt after determining that the coffin had been stolen many years ago.
Campaigns to rescue babies from falls into deep wells around the world
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Before the incident of a 10-year-old boy falling into a concrete pillar 35m deep in Dong Thap, there were many cases in the world where children fell into deep wells and there were cases that were lucky to be saved.
