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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.
Ukraine says North Korean soldier killed in Kursk
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On December 16, Ukraine reported that North Korean units fighting for Russia suffered heavy losses in Kursk province over the weekend.
New storm forecast to enter the East Sea
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The low pressure near the East Sea is forecast to strengthen into a storm this week and will enter the East Sea.
French island devastated after historic storm
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The French island of Mayotte has been devastated after Typhoon Chido, considered the strongest storm to hit the region in 90 years, made landfall.
Rumors about the culprit of the mysterious cable break near Nord Stream
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Rumors of a Chinese ship cutting a cable near the Nord Stream pipeline in the Baltic Sea, acting on the instructions of Russian intelligence.
Staging a new game in Syria
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A new game of power and influence is taking shape in Syria after the regime of President Bashar al-Assad was suddenly attacked and overthrown by the Hay'at Tahrir al-Scham (HTS) forces.
The future of US-Korea relations
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The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has temporarily cleared the political turmoil in the country, creating more favorable conditions for relations with the United States.
Israel spends $11 million to increase population in Golan Heights
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About $11 million will be spent by the Israeli government on a plan to double the population of the Golan Heights, an area disputed with Syria.
Low pressure forecast near the Philippines strengthens into tropical depression
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According to the latest storm/low pressure information, the low pressure area in the Philippines that appeared on December 16 is likely to strengthen into a tropical depression.
Revealing the number of Russian assets frozen by Germany
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German authorities are freezing about 3.5 billion euros in Russian assets.
Russia withdraws troops and weapons from Syria
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Russia is withdrawing troops and equipment from the front line in northern Syria but has not abandoned its two main military bases in the country.
Three Gorges Dam marks 30 years of construction
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The Three Gorges Dam has blocked floods nearly 70 times since its construction and operation in China.
Two Russian tankers sank and broke in two in the Black Sea
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Two Russian tankers and 29 crew members sank on December 15 in the Black Sea.
Gold Council predicts uncertain outlook for gold prices
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The World Gold Council predicts that gold prices in 2025 will face an uncertain outlook due to the health of the global economy.
Rare storms sweep across Africa
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Typhoon Chido - a rare Category 3 storm is sweeping across Africa.
World 24h: Forecast of new low pressure near the Philippines
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International News 12/15: Mr. Trump was compensated 15 million USD in defamation lawsuit; New low pressure appeared near the Philippines...
