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Younger sister of North Korean President tops the list of 11 alternate members of the Politburo

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The younger sister of the North Korean leader leads the list of 11 alternate members of the Politburo published in Rodong Sinmun - the mouthpiece of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Russia affirms it has risen to the world leader in UAVs

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Russia has become the leading country in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Dmitry Medvedev declared.

Europe warns new US tariffs violate trade agreement

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Europe warned when the new US tax policy pushed tariffs on many exported goods beyond the agreed limits.

Ukraine may soon run out of money if Hungary blocks loans from the EU

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Ukraine faces the risk of budget shortages from April 2026 if the Hungarian Prime Minister still maintains a tough stance on the EU's 90 billion euro loan to Kiev.

Ukraine suffers a new shock, losing power supplies from the EU amidst the cold

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Ukraine faces another energy shock as Slovakia announces emergency power outage amidst freezing winter.

World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of a new low pressure near the Philippines becoming a storm

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Latest world news 16.12: Gold prices fluctuate before a series of economic signals to be announced; New low pressure is likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas...

Ranking Russia in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025

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Russia ranked 5th in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025 according to the Asia Power Index.

The statue of the Goddess of freedom in Brazil collapsed due to strong winds

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A strong wind suddenly collapsed the statue of the Goddess of Liberation, attracting attention in southern Brazil.

Mr. Thaksin's nephew nominated as Thailand's prime minister's candidate

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The Pheu Thai Party nominated former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family member as a prime minister candidate.

Turkey shoots down a mysterious UAV from the Black Sea

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The incident involving a strange uncontrolled UAV increased security concerns in the area, as tensions escalated around the Black Sea's maritime route.

New low pressure likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas

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The new low pressure may enter the Philippine forecast area from December 19.

Ukraine expands land strikes to the sea, Russian oil rigs become targets

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Ukrainian long-range UAVs have attacked Russian oil fields in the Caspian Sea three times in just a few days.

Poland refuses to send soldiers to Ukraine, prioritizes protecting NATO's eastern border

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Poland has said it will not participate in the multinational force in Ukraine, stressing its priority to protect the NATO east flank, despite the allies' efforts to promote it.

La Nina for the 5th time in 6 years, aggravating Southeast Asian storms and floods

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The return of La Nina exposes the fragility of food networks and increases risks globally.

US puts security and peace assurance in Ukraine at key stage

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The US has accepted to provide security guarantees to Ukraine for the first time as part of a conflict- resolution agreement with Russia.

The truth about Ukraine's destruction of Russia's Kilo Submarine in the Black Sea

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Ukraine has announced the destruction of Russian subspects in the Black Sea, which has been almost completely disabled, while Russia denies it.

Ukrainian railways face mixed reactions to plans to increase rates

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On December 15, the Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Economy admitted that the country may not be able to avoid increasing transportation while its transportation system is constantly being attacked by Russia.

Russia controls Peschanoye, strategically located on the banks of Gaichur River

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Russian forces have taken control of the Peschanoye settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region and set up a pedestrian crossing on the western bank of the Gaichur River.

The mysterious rock layer under Bermuda could be a new layer of the Earth

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The mysterious rock layer about 20km long may represent a new layer in the Earth's structure.

December cold air signals winter breaks the law

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Unusual signals show that the cold air in December signals a "rule-breaking" winter: Sudden to severe cold, prolonged, and unpredictable for many years.