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Laos ramps up disaster readiness
Laos’ Central Disaster Management Committee recently convened to review past disaster management efforts and outline strategic priorities for 2026–2030. The goal is to strengthen preparedness, enhance monitoring and emergency response, and accelerate recovery for communities affected by natural hazards, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.
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They just want to align with Russia, period.Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss)Michael Flynn wanted to align with Russia against… Iran. Same stupidity, different staffing.— https://x.com/michaeldweiss/status/2033993127166345676
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) Mar 18, 2026
According to the technical plan, the Absheron-2 project will begin with the drilling of three subsea wells, with the option to add a fourth in the future. Modern subsea infrastructure will be installed on the seabed, complemented by offshore and onshore pipelines to ensure efficient transport.
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A 7-ton meteor that sped across the Cleveland sky at 45,000 miles per hour before breaking apart in a thunderous boom startled residents who feared an explosion.
People hundreds of miles away reported seeing the bright fireball. pic.twitter.com/ebqNzQIc0m— The Associated Press (@AP) March 18, 2026
Paraguay became the latest—and final—South American country to ratify the long-awaited trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union on Tuesday. Signed in January, the agreement will create the world’s largest free trade zone once it enters into force, with a market representing nearly 20% of global GDP. (AP Video: Emilio Sanabria)
#paraguay #mercosur #europe
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