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Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
Concerns about post-pandemic tourism
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Bali - a tourist paradise in Indonesia - is experiencing congestion, waste... in the context of changing tourism landscapes when tourism was reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brits struggle in energy poverty
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Around the UK this winter, more and more people are in debt and sitting in cold or humid homes due to rising energy bills.
Russian sausage tycoon dies after falling from the 3rd floor of a hotel
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Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov passed away after falling from the third floor of a hotel, Indian police said on December 27.
Russia's Gazprom achieves record high output at special gas field
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The Kirinskoye gas field of Russian gas giant Gazprom has set a new record for output in the third quarter of 2022.
South Korea apologizes to former President Lee Myung-bak
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The government of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has decided to grant amnesty to former President Lee Myung-bak.
Mr. Thaksin's daughter is a leading candidate in the race for the Thai prime minister's seat
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The daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is said to be the leading candidate for prime minister in Pheu Thai - the largest opposition party.
Record snowstorm in the US: snowfall is more than 1m thick, the death toll continues to increase
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During the record snowstorm in the US, thousands of people were still without power and the death toll was forecast to continue to increase.
Admire the world's thinnest super skyscraper
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The world's most super-thin skyscraper has been completed with outstanding interior.
Many ways to deal with the German energy crisis
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High electricity and gas prices have forced many Germans to prepare many options to deal with power outages and gas shortages.
China's first domestic aircraft begins 100-hour verification flight
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China's first domestic C919 aircraft that China Eastern Airlines has received has started a 100-hour certified flight through 9 cities.
accusing Ukraine of second attack deep into territory that killed 3 people
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Russia accused Ukraine of attacking the Engels air base deep in Russian territory, killing three Russian soldiers.
Finding 2 previously unknown minerals on Earth from a giant meteorite
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Scientists discovered a giant meteorite falling to Africa 2 years ago containing 2 types of minerals never seen before on Earth.
China announces foreign orientation in 2023
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China will strengthen relations with Russia and heal relations with Europe and Asia in 2023.
Russia is ready to re-supply gas via the Yamal - Europe pipeline
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Russia is ready to re-supply gas to Europe via the Yamal - Europe pipeline, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak shared.
Only one country benefits from sanctions against Russia
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According to the Russian Finance Minister, only one country benefits from Russian sanctions when it takes advantage of the sanctions to sell LNG to Europe at bargaining prices.
