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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.
World 24h: Gold price skyrockets, good opportunity to invest?
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Latest world news 12.12: Persistent inflation supports, gold prices rise; EU hints at returning $300 billion of frozen Russian assets...
New storm appears towards the East Sea at Christmas
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New storm Querubin is expected to form around Christmas. This is the latest storm expected to form near the East Sea.
Russia - Ukraine fierce fighting at Pokrovsk frontline
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The heaviest fighting is taking place in the Ukrainian frontline city of Pokrovsk.
Breaking into Russian UAV lab
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Russia's Zapad military force owns UAV manufacturing and repair workshops to serve the Russian military's operations in the conflict with Ukraine.
US prepares to impose tough sanctions on Russian oil
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The US is preparing for more severe sanctions on Russian oil just a few weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
South Korean President speaks out about martial law
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defended the martial law decree, saying it was a regulatory action and rejecting accusations of rebellion.
Vietnam consolidates its position as a leading FDI destination
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Vietnam continued to consolidate its position as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), attracting significant capital inflows during the January-November 2024 period.
EU hinted at returning $300 billion in frozen Russian assets
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The EU acknowledged that Russia has a "legitimate claim" to assets frozen by the West since the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in 2022.
Update forecast on intensity and timing of La Nina appearance
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La Nina has a more than 50% chance of appearing in the coming months, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Mr. Trump was honored as "Person of the Year" for the second time
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President-elect Donald Trump was named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine on December 12, multiple sources told Politico.
FBI Director Resigns
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FBI Director Christopher Wray has decided to resign before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
The fate of the last pipeline carrying Russian gas to the EU
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Stopping the transit of Russian gas through Bulgarian territory is a last resort and is not being considered at the moment.
Russia's plan to neutralize Western sanctions
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Russia is reportedly planning to establish a Bitcoin reserve in the context of predicting a strong increase in Bitcoin prices in 2025.
Latakia port in Syria after Israeli attack
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Syria's Latakia port was devastated after being heavily attacked by Israel earlier this week.
Boeing products at Vietnam defense exhibition
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Boeing will participate in the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 to showcase the company's defense platforms and capabilities.
