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China and EU officially launch trade and investment consultation mechanism
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China and the European Union (EU) identified 4 initial operating areas under the trade and investment consultation mechanism.
Finland paves the way for nuclear weapons, Russia will have a military-technical response
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Finland's lifting of the ban on nuclear weapons will force Russia to take more political as well as military-technical retaliatory measures.
Iran declares only two countries have control over the Strait of Hormuz
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Tehran said Iran and Oman will decide the future of managing the Strait of Hormuz, and opposed the involvement of other third parties.
Iraq wants to join BRICS
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The Iraqi Ambassador to Russia said Baghdad hopes to become a BRICS member one day.
Russian forces attack drone storage in Kharkiv
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 29 that the Russian army had used Geran 5'Seeker' drones to attack the Megasklad logistics center in Kharkiv.
Lebanese people flee from intense Israeli bombing
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A series of heavy shelling by the Israeli army targeting Lebanon on October 20 forced hundreds of civilians to flee for safety.
Trump sells french fries right before US election
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Just before the US presidential election, Donald Trump made headlines with an unexpected performance at a McDonald's.
Hurricane Oscar rapidly intensifies to make landfall, causing double damage to Cuba
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Hurricane Oscar made landfall in Cuba on the evening of October 20 as the country struggled with power outages. The latest storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has rapidly intensified before making landfall.
BRICS discuss new international financial system to replace USD
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The financial system developed by Russia and submitted to BRICS is expected to replace USD transactions in international payments.
Storm No. 11 Kristine moves quickly, strengthens dangerously
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The latest depression has strengthened into Typhoon No. 11 Kristine in the Philippine Sea and is moving quite rapidly.
La Nina is about to appear, many warnings of storms for Southeast Asia
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When La Nina appears, wetter weather is expected in Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Russia declares to have unlimited energy
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has proven itself to be a stable partner in the energy sector.
Because of La Nina, how cold is this winter?
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This winter is expected to be colder under the impact of La Nina than last year, a year affected by El Nino.
The $100 trillion "bomb" is counting down
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The IMF's fiscal monitor report due out on October 23 will warn that the world's public debt will hit $100 trillion this year.
New Zealand airport bans hugging for more than 3 minutes
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The sign limiting the time to hug and say goodbye at the passenger pick-up and drop-off area at Dunedin Airport (New Zealand) has caused many people to protest.
More than 70 flights hit by fake bomb threats in India
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Several Indian airline flights have been hit by fake bomb threats, causing chaos and fear among passengers.
New Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto takes office
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New Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka were sworn in on the morning of October 20.
Another lightning storm leaves forecasters stunned
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Hurricane Oscar set a record for its rapid growth and intensity, shocking hurricane forecasters.
US leaks intelligence documents about Israel
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The US has launched an investigation after top secret intelligence reports about Israel's plans to attack Iran were leaked online.
Gold prices are skyrocketing, experts still advise buying
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Despite gold prices hitting record highs, experts still recommend buying gold now.
