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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.
French female writer wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature
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The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to French author Annie Ernaux. She became the 17th woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
French oil and gas giant: Still selling Russian LNG as long as the EU has not sanctioned
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Totalenergies continues to transport Russian LNG as long as there are no EU sanctions.
Turkey increases Donbass coal purchases
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Donetsk - a newly merged territory of Russia - is increasing coal supplies abroad and many customers, including Turkey, have a large demand.
Russia creates incentives like Crimea for 4 newly merged regions from Ukraine
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Under Russia's plan, Donbass, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia could be exempt from income tax for 10 years.
Saudi Arabia responds to US allegations as OPEC cuts 2 million oil barrels
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Saudi Arabia has denied allusion to energy weaponization, as the US accuses OPEC of siding with Russia and reducing 2 million barrels/day in oil.
3 American and Danish professors win the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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2 American professors and 1 Danish professor won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - The Nobel Committee announced on the afternoon of October 5, Vietnam time.
Germany uses the last resort to save energy, causing difficulties for the EU
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Germany may have to use the last resort to save energy domestically, affecting many EU countries.
Mr. Putin signs document to complete the merger of 4 Ukrainian regions
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President Vladimir Putin signed the document to merge four regions of Ukraine on October 5, completing the receipt of these territories into Russia.
Gold is moving abnormally in the world's leading market
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Gold shipments to India ahead of major holidays have been cut to move to China, Turkey and other markets with better insurance rates.
Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 honors 3 quantum scientists
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The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics honors three scientists Alain Aspect (France), John F. Clauser (USA) and Anton Zeilinger ( Austria) for their groundbreaking research in quantum science.
Ukraine joins NATO: Missing mission?
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Ukraine's application to join NATO is seen as a symbolic step to increase pressure on Russia rather than a sign of Kiev's impending admission.
4 regions of Ukraine acceded to Russia bring incredible economic benefits
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The four regions of Ukraine that have just been annexed by Russia have incredible industrial and agricultural potential despite degraded infrastructure.
Russia talks about the borders of 4 newly merged regions of Ukraine
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Russia will consult with residents of Kherson and Zaporizhia regarding the borders of the two territories merged from Ukraine.
Sweden sends investigative ship to the Baltic, blocks Nord Stream pipeline
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Sweden sent a diver to the Nord Stream gas pipeline site in the Baltic Sea to investigate a suspected sabotage leak.
Gazprom shows hope for Nord Stream 2
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The damaged part of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is being depleted for inspection.
