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US sanctioned oil tanker transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf
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Amidst more than 540 international ships stranded due to war, 3 oil tankers on the US blacklist successfully transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf.
Kim Jong Un and his daughter sit in North Korea's new tank for military exercises
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North Korean President Kim Jong Un shows off new tanks in a large-scale exercise, emphasizing combat and modern defense capabilities.
US reveals the fate of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil adrift at sea
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans to lift temporary sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stuck at sea to cool down energy prices.
Mr. Trump recalls Pearl Harbor event in talks with Japanese Prime Minister
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In a meeting at the White House, Mr. Trump frankly shared the reasons why the US keeps its military plan in Iran secret from partner countries.
EU avoids being deeply drawn into direct confrontation in Iranian conflict
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The European Union (EU) summit has just concluded without making any military support commitments for the military campaign in Iran.
German Chancellor makes important statement related to Ukraine
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed that he is ready to deploy forces to NATO territories bordering Ukraine to participate in peacekeeping efforts.
US supports security assurances for allied Ukraine
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The US for the first time supports the framework to ensure Ukraine's security, increasing solidarity in the face of the risk of a new conflict.
Philippines hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake, warning of damage due to aftershocks
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.7 Richter scale occurred on the morning of January 7, in southern Philippines, causing widespread shaking.
Cambodia responds to allegations of breaking Thailand's ceasefire
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Cambodia explained the explosion near the Thai border as an accident while cleaning up the base, affirming serious compliance with the ceasefire order.
Strongest solar storm in 20 years causes serious geomagnetic disturbance
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The solar storm caused the strongest geomagnetic disturbance in 2 decades, with a solar activity area being monitored almost continuously for 94 days.
Revealing the possibility of Ukraine receiving thousands of foreign soldiers
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Britain and France will send troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached with Russia.
EU proposes to release 45 billion euros to soothe farmers
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The European Commission proposes that EU farmers have early access to 45 billion euros from 2028.
Mr. Trump declares Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US
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President Trump said Venezuela will transfer tens of millions of barrels of oil to the US to sell at market prices and the proceeds are controlled by the US.
Venezuela transfers 113 tons of gold to Switzerland under Maduro
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Venezuela has transferred a huge amount of gold worth 5.2 billion USD to Switzerland under President Nicolas Maduro.
Russia warns of EU gas's ability to survive in severe cold
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Russia's warning raises questions about the ability of the EU gas system to stand firm if the severe cold lasts.
Russian soldiers destroy a series of Ukrainian weapons near Kupyansk
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Units of the Western Operations Group of Russia are continuously destroying artillery and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kupyansk area.
Major fraud at nuclear power plant in Japan's super earthquake zone
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Earthquake data fraud scandal occurred at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Japan's super earthquake zone.
Large Russian oil buyer makes surprise announcement
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Russia's oil imports in January 2026 may decrease sharply as India's Reliance group is expected not to receive goods.
Secrets to help Russia export gas amidst sanctions
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Amidst the US sanctions, Russia still maintains LNG exports from the Arctic LNG 2 project thanks to a single icebreaker.
World 24h: Widespread cold as cold air from the Arctic pours down
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World news 6.1: Ukraine and Europe discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia; Widespread cold weather as cold air from the Arctic pours down...
