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Russian oil tankers are still busy crossing the English Channel despite UK warnings
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More than 20 sanctioned ships belonging to Russia's "dark fleet" have passed through British waters since the country allowed the military to seize ships.
US announces $166 billion reciprocal tax refund procedure
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The US is accelerating reciprocal tax refunds worth up to 166 billion USD, but warns that the processing process could take up to 45 days.
US to review relations with NATO after Iran conflict
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The prolonged Iran conflict is causing the US to reconsider its role in NATO and the possibility of military cooperation with European allies.
Many European countries refuse to support the US in the Iran war
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Many European countries say no to US military proposals, pushing transatlantic relations into an unprecedented period of tension.
President Trump announces the time to stop attacking Iran
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Mr. Trump signaled the end of the military campaign, while the conflict is still escalating and negotiations are unclear.
World-famous figures who passed away in 2022
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In 2022, many famous figures in the world passed away, including Queen Queen Elizabeth II, former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo...
Thai Navy ship sinks, 31 crew members waiting for rescue
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A Thai naval ship sank in the Gulf of Thailand. Ship and helicopter are deployed on December 19 to rescue the crew.
Russia trains soldiers to prepare for a new attack in Ukraine
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Ukraine is preparing for the possibility of Russia escalating the war with a winter attack.
Ukraine admits to planning to assassinate Russian chief of staff
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President Zelensky's top assistant confirmed that Ukraine planned to assassinate Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov.
North Korea launches ballistic missile
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North Korean missiles fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
5-year-old American boy kidnapped found in Vietnam
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A 5-year-old boy kidnapped in Mount Vernon, USA, has been found in Vietnam and is now reunited with his mother in Seattle.
Surprised by India's market share in Russian oil exports
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India is expected to remain Russia's top Urals crude oil importer for December - the second consecutive month, Reuters quoted data from Refinitiv and traders.
Russia builds a giant dome on Europe's largest nuclear power plant
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The Russian giant arch built above Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine will shield spent radioactive fuel depots from attacks.
German-controlled Russian refinery finds new crude oil supply
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Poland supplies crude to Rosneft's old refinery in Germany.
A giant fish tank in Germany collapsed, more than 1 million liters of water spilled onto the road
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A 14m-high fish tank in an entertainment complex in the German capital broke on December 16.
Russia opens more major missile attacks on Ukraine
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Ukrainian authorities reported explosions in at least three cities on December 16, accusing Russia of launching another major attack on the country's infrastructure and energy facilities.
22 first events in 2022: NASA spacecraft crashes into satellite
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In 2022, a series of events as well as a series of unexpected and important trends have never happened before, such as NASA sending a spacecraft to crash into a satellite, scientists taking a photo of the black hole in the Milky Way...
US releases thousands of new documents on assassination of former President Kennedy
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The US National Archives has published thousands of documents related to the assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy.
Harvard University has its first black president
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Claudine gay will hold the 30th presidency of Harvard University, as announced on December 15.
Polish police leader hospitalized for explosive gifts from Ukrainian officials
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Polish police chief Jaroslaw Szymczyk was hospitalized with minor injuries on December 14 after the gift he received in Ukraine suddenly exploded.
