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World oil prices fall for 2 consecutive days
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Signs of cooling Middle East conflict pull oil prices down, market expects supply to be restored soon.
US suspends efforts to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump said that the US will temporarily stop the escort operation of ships across the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino could be strongest in 30 years, no longer according to old rules
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A strong El Nino wave may be about to appear. Climate change is changing the impact of this phenomenon.
Iranian oil tanker appears in Lombok Strait, Indonesia says it does not violate maritime law
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Indonesia affirms that Iranian oil tankers have the right to pass through its waters under international law of the sea.
Russia declares destruction of Ukraine's Damba electronic warfare station
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Forces of the Northern Task Force of Russia destroyed a Damba electronic warfare station of Ukraine in the Sumy region, Ukraine.
City missing at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean unexpectedly revealed
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The majestic limestone tower complex named Missing City located deep under the ocean is challenging all human understanding of the origin of life.
Japan misses panda for the first time in 50 years
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The farewell in Tokyo marked a turning point when Japan for the first time no longer has panda, a diplomatic symbol with China.
Iran warns of the risk of US attack
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Iran is preparing for the worst-case scenario when a US aircraft carrier strike group carrying firepower has entered strategic waters.
EU faces risks after decision to end Russian gas
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A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the EU's termination of Russian gas makes this bloc trade off energy freedom, facing the risk of dependence on other sources of supply.
US promotes the fastest solution to increase Venezuelan oil production
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The US goal is to rapidly increase Venezuelan oil production, generate revenue to rebuild the country and reduce oil prices.
Nipah virus with a mortality rate of up to 75% causes concern before the Lunar New Year holiday
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The Nipah virus outbreak in India is causing great concern as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches in Asia.
Mr. Zelensky extends martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine
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Mr. Zelensky has signed an extension of martial law and the general mobilization campaign in Ukraine for another 90 days.
Trump announces tax increase on South Korean goods
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Mr. Trump's new tariff move raises concerns about trade instability, spillover effects on the financial market and alliance relations.
EU faces major challenge if it reduces security dependence on the US
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NATO Secretary General believes that the EU will have to increase military spending to 10% of GDP and pour trillions of euros into nuclear capabilities if it wants to reduce security dependence on the US.
Russia launches long-range satellite UAV to destroy Ukrainian helicopters for the first time
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For the first time, a Russian Geran UAV was controlled by satellite, destroying Ukrainian military helicopters.
NATO develops "hot zone" with AI weapons along the Russian border
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NATO announces plan to establish AI-powered automatic deterrence lines along its eastern flank.
Russia ends military presence in a region of Syria
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Russia withdraws troops from an airport in northeastern Syria, ending its military presence there.
German Defense Minister asks Trump to apologize
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The German Defense Minister said that Mr. Trump's statement about the role of NATO allies in the Afghanistan war was "disrespectful".
Cold air crashes in 2 phases, causing more cold rain
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It is expected that 2 increasing cold air waves this week will bring sharp temperature drops and more rain.
France raises law banning social media to debate in Parliament
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The bill aims to protect French minors from online risks, according to Australia's ban.
