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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.
South Korean President's impeachment trial lasts 4 minutes
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The first impeachment trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol ended after 4 minutes on January 14.
Prospects for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
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Hamas is expected to hand over 33 hostages to Israel in the first phase of a ceasefire deal being finalized.
Russia produces weapons in 3 months that NATO does in 1 year
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on NATO members to further boost defense spending to keep up with Russia's weapons production capacity.
Russia warns of consequences of oil sanctions
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Russia says new US sanctions on Russian oil will destabilize global markets.
North Korea test fires short-range missiles again
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On January 14, North Korea tested several short-range ballistic missiles from the eastern region of the country.
Many Korean agencies meet to discuss arresting the president
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The Office of the High Commissioner for Corruption and the Presidential Security Service met to discuss the execution of the arrest warrant for the South Korean President.
South Korean President's Lawyers Request to Disqualify 1 Judge
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In the first hearing about to take place, lawyer of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol requested to remove 1 judge to ensure fairness.
Russia reacts to the attack on the TurkStream gas pipeline
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The attack on the TurkStream gas pipeline is an act of energy terrorism, Russia stressed.
The first impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is suspended from office, will not attend the first of five impeachment trials due to safety concerns.
Russia's first test of US sanctions
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Russian LNG tanker spotted near Spain to probe impact of latest US sanctions.
Ukraine continues to fall in military power rankings
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The Ukrainian army continues to fall in the ranking of the world's strongest military forces published by Global Firepower.
EU alarmed by Russian gas pipeline attack
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The EU expressed concern over reports of a Ukrainian attack on the last Russian gas pipeline to Europe.
Russian oil transported through Ukraine decreased the most in a decade
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Russian oil transported through Ukraine fell to the minimum level, down 16% from 2023 and the lowest figure since 2014.
Unexpected rate of Greenlanders wanting to join the US
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More than half of Greenlanders were asked to support President-elect Donald Trump's idea of turning the island into US territory.
Following Russian soldiers raiding Ukrainian military base in Donetsk
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Russian "Tsentr" combat group announced the liberation of the Dachenskoye area in Donetsk.
