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Poland demanded compensation for Nord Stream case by a German MP

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Poland owes Germany 1.3 trillion euros in compensation for the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion, according to a German politician.

US and EU plan to mobilize 800 billion USD to rebuild Ukraine

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The US and EU are building a roadmap to mobilize 800 billion USD from both the public and private sectors to revive Ukraine immediately after reaching a ceasefire agreement.

Iran warns US, ready for all-out war

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Iran has sent a tough signal to the US military move, affirming its readiness to respond if sovereignty is violated.

German public opinion stirs up over the jacket of US border guard official

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The fashion style of a senior US official is causing fierce controversy in Germany when compared to the image of Nazi officers.

British Prime Minister hints that Mr. Trump should apologize for insulting NATO soldiers

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has just criticized the US President after Mr. Trump's assessment of British soldiers fighting in Afghanistan.

Millions of Chinese watch the lake fish to catch "monster fish"

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A Chinese city waiting in its waters for the entire lake to catch a "monster" with sharp teeth like a knife in the presence of millions of people.

The mystery of Russia burning tens of millions of dollars in gas per day near Nord Stream

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Russia is burning gas believed to be worth up to tens of millions of dollars at an LNG plant near the compression station at the head of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

China has a new discovery about the mystery of the Great Wall

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China's new research recreates the work of the soldiers guarding the Imperial Citadel.

Asian LNG prices hit record high as Japan and South Korea begin winter reserves

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To buy LNG for immediate delivery on the global market, European customers are paying high prices to compete strongly with Asian customers.

Warning from the Three Gorges Dam in China

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Power output from the Three Gorges Dam - the world's largest hydroelectric dam - has decreased by 40% compared to last year due to a record drought, as China faces the risk of power shortages.

Plane to the US caught fire, made emergency landing

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A plane traveling from Mexico to Los Angeles (USA) had to turn around and make an emergency landing after an engine caught fire.

International visitors are fascinated by 3 unique Vietnamese dishes

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The three Vietnamese dishes suggested by SCMP for international guests are Hanoi fish vermicelli, Hoi An allowance, and Phu Quoc curd vermicelli.

German lawmaker points out the only reasonable solution for Nord Stream 2

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The German lawmaker believes that operating Nord Stream 2 is the only reasonable solution to the European gas crisis.

The West is wrong about the Russian economy

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The West has failed to grasp the strength of the Russian economy, and the sanctions against Russia have not caused the collapse that the West hopes for.

The Three Gorges Dam is "helpless" due to drought and power shortage in China

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The Three Gorges Dam increased water released to help reduce severe droughts in the middle of the Yangtze River, but also failed to penetrate the record heat in China.

Fierce forest fire in Chongqing as China is experiencing record heat

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The forest fire spread rapidly in Chongqing City, China in the context of the country experiencing record-breaking heat for many weeks.

Ukrainian President declares to reclaim Crimea at all costs

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will retake Crimea with military forces if necessary.

Russia wins big in Ukraine's key strategic region

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The Russian military reports a significant victory in the strategic region south of Ukraine.

EU conflict over Nord Stream 2: Water demands to open, water demands to break

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Poland has proposed breaking Nord Stream 2, while Germany's AfD has called for the pipeline to be operated to ensure gas supplies.

Many places in the world are rushing to increase salaries for civil servants and public employees

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Singapore, the UK, Hong Kong (China)... all have implemented salary increase policies for civil servants and public employees in the context of inflation affecting people's living standards.