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Russian gas tanker attacked in the Mediterranean
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Russian gas tanker attacked in the Mediterranean, 30 crew members rescued.
Russia sues EU and Euroclear, demanding compensation of 232 billion USD
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The Central Bank of Russia officially sued the EU and Euroclear, demanding compensation of about 232 billion USD.
Iran elects new Supreme Leader, Israel declares it will eliminate any successor
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Iran elected cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, replacing his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who died in a US-Israel airstrike.
Hormuz Strait congested, Aramco activates another route to export 5 million barrels of oil/day
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Aramco Group - the world's largest oil exporter - is planning to export oil through the Red Sea to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
The Netherlands supports Hungary, proposing to investigate the Druzhba crude oil pipeline
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten supports Hungary's proposal to conduct field inspections of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Mr. Trump attacks 2 predecessors at the presidential shotlet
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New captions at the White House reflect Mr Trump's controversial views on the legacy of US presidents.
Turkey plans to return S-400 to Russia to get closer to the US
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A rare calculation being promoted by Turkey behind the scenes is the proposal for Russia to receive the S-400 back to re-establish relations with the US.
China participates in mediating the Thailand - Cambodia conflict
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China has proactively participated as an intermediary to cool down Thailand-Cambodia tensions.
Plan to send European soldiers to Ukraine has many potential risks
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's announcement that Western forces in Ukraine could retaliate if Russia violates the ceasefire raises concerns about the risk of escalation.
Russia will put the Oreshnik hypersonic missile into combat before 2026
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Russia has announced an important step forward in modernizing strategic weapons, including plans to use the Oreshnik missile.
Mr. Trump both praised the US economy and announced the payment of money to the army
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President Donald Trump's national speech summarizes the first year of his term and introduces the 2026 agenda.
Earth will only have nearly 3 days to react if natural disasters from the Sun storm occur
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Earth could have only about 3 days to prevent satellite disasters if a major solar storm does occur.
Aviation boosts ASEAN economy
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In the context of ASEAN being forecast to become the world's third largest economic region in the next decade, aviation is considered an important pillar to promote trade, tourism and regional connectivity.
Hungary leads the EU in Russian gas imports
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Hungary increased its imports of Russian gas via pipeline by 15% in the first 10 months of 2025.
Russia says Ukraine will suffer heavy losses, losing 500,000 soldiers in 2025
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Ukraine has lost nearly 500,000 soldiers in 2025 alone, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said.
US attacks drug trafficking ship in the Pacific Ocean, 4 people killed
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The military campaign at sea continues to cause controversy as the US steps up attacks on drug trafficking networks.
Key figure steering NASA in the space race with China
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Billionaire Jared Isaacman has just officially taken over NASA with the ultimate mission of defeating China in the race to the Moon.
Strange island dyed as bright red as Mars after heavy rain
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Heavy rains on December 16 caused Iran's Hormoz Island to see many waterfalls and bright red tides like the surface of Mars due to the large amount of iron oxide in the soil.
Russia believes the investigation into the Nord Stream case in Germany is still at a standstill
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Germany's investigation into the Nord Stream sabotage remains at a standstill.
Russian Foreign Minister accuses the West of wanting to impose separate rules in Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the West is imposing its own rules in Ukraine to maintain a "new colonial policy".
