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Israeli Prime Minister orders expanding military operations in Lebanon
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Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon to counter missile attacks from Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of preparing to launch ground attacks as Pakistan prepares for peace talks
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Pakistan announced its readiness to hold US-Iran peace talks in the next few days, amid Tehran's accusations that Washington is preparing a ground attack scenario.
US unexpectedly allows ships carrying 650,000 barrels of Russian oil into Cuba amid sanctions
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A Russian oil tanker suddenly entered Cuban waters while the US maintained energy blockade of this island nation.
Russia signals to the US: Either ease sanctions, or deplete fertilizer
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A leading economist has just warned that Russia has sent strong signals to the US and the West after suspending the issuance of fertilizer export licenses.
Japan strengthens Pacific regional defense
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Japan establishes Pacific defense planning office, amid increasingly complex regional security.
Gold price forecast after the strongest year-on-year increase in history
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Experts predict gold prices after a rare increase in the first half of January 2026 - the beginning of the year in the second strongest group in history.
MH370 remains mysterious despite rumors of strange operations from search ships
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In the MH370 search, hopes of finding clues were dashed after the search unit's unusual movement.
World 24h: Forecast of new low pressure forming as Typhoon Nokaen is accelerating
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World news 17.1: Kiev shortens half of electricity, declares state of emergency; Forecast of new low pressure forming as storm Nokaen is accelerating...
Gold is prioritized by global central banks to stockpile more than the USD
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Gold hoarding is being seen by global central banks as an "insurance contract" in a volatile world.
Vietnamese economic diplomacy creates a foundation for sustainable development
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In 2025, Vietnam's economic diplomacy is flexibly deployed in the context of a volatile international economic environment. Vietnam identifies economic diplomacy as an important pillar to maintain a stable foreign environment, expand development space and directly support long-term growth goals.
Pensions in Japan are at risk of falling 20% in the next 30 years
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Faced with pressure from the aging population and shrinking labor force, the Japanese government is promoting pension system reform for the first time in 5 years.
Japan - Korea strengthen ties
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When they first met on the sidelines of the APEC Summit at the end of October last year in South Korea, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed on Mr. Lee Jae Myung's visit to Japan. And Mr. Lee Jae Myung quickly made his visit this week.
Colombia spends 1.68 billion USD to build a shield against drones
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Colombia launched the drone shield project, which is considered a strategic step to address security threats.
Kiev shortens half of electricity, declares state of emergency
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Ukraine faces a harsh winter as its energy system is seriously depleted due to prolonged conflict with Russia.
British Navy launches unmanned helicopter
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The British Royal Navy said that the first large-sized automatic helicopter of this force has completed its first flight.
UK and many countries close embassies in Iran
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Britain, Portugal, New Zealand, Ukraine and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Iran due to concerns about security and the risk of military conflict.
Poland increases mine production by 25 times, ready to deploy at the border
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Poland increased mine production by 25 times but affirmed that it has no plans to lay mines on the border with Russia after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention.
Typhoon Nokaen accelerates, forecasting new low pressure to form
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Typhoon Nokaen (Philippine name Ada) is about to reach strong tropical storm intensity off the coast of Sorsogon.
Oil ship to Russia suddenly turns back in the Baltic Sea
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Oil tanker heading towards Russia suddenly turns around while moving in the Baltic Sea.
Russia raises its views on Germany's ruling in the Nord Stream case
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Russia called the German court's ruling on the Nord Stream case insufficiently clear.
