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Britain raises retirement age for reserve forces to 65
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Britain will strengthen the army's reserves by raising the maximum age at which military personnel who have been discharged from the army can be mobilized by another 10 years to 65 years old.
Historic tropical depression may appear in the middle of winter
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For the first time since 1850, the Eastern Pacific is facing the possibility of a low pressure area in January.
US deploys aircraft carrier fleet to the Middle East, revealing new combat scenario
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The US confirmed that it is deploying large-scale naval forces and considering more proactive combat options in the context of increasing regional tensions.
US sells Venezuelan oil, transfers money to store in a third country
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Hundreds of millions of US dollars earned from Venezuela's oil sales are being held in Qatar.
Americans file for bankruptcy skyrocket
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The pressure of living expenses and overlapping debts is pushing more and more Americans to the final choice: To file for bankruptcy.
US attack, Venezuela declares state of emergency
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The US is conducting attacks inside Venezuelan territory, President Donald Trump confirmed on January 3.
Finland updates investigation into ship breaking cables in the Baltic Sea
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Finnish police said they have made progress in the criminal investigation into the cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea owned by Elisa network operator.
Widespread cold, the deepest temperature drop since the beginning of winter
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Temperatures in Hong Kong (China) dropped to 11.4 degrees Celsius on January 3rd, the lowest level so far in this winter.
Many loud explosions in Venezuela's capital amid escalating tensions with the US
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Many explosions and smoke columns rose in Venezuela's capital Caracas, amid escalating tensions with the US.
Trump threatens to interfere in protests in Iran
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Widespread protests in Iran put the government in a difficult position, while warnings from Mr. Trump raised concerns about escalating the region.
Russian forces destroy 2 groups attacking Ukraine in Grabovskoye
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Russian forces destroyed two attack groups of the Ukrainian army when these units tried to counter-attack near the Grabovskoye settlement, in the Sumy region (Ukraine).
NATO increases operations near the Russia-Belarus border
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Russia warns that NATO's military operations near the border are pushing the situation to the brink of direct conflict.
Warning of ice cracks in the Arctic causing major climate change
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Small, narrow ice cracks are activating dangerous chain reactions, completely changing the Arctic climate and accelerating the melting rate beyond expectations.
Mr. Zelensky elects 34-year-old official as Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a new Minister of Defense to strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.
Blind prophet Vanga predicts 2026
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Blind prophet Vanga's forecast for 2026 revolves around earthquakes, conflicts and expectations of a medical turning point.
6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico
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Strong earthquake shakes southern and central Mexico on January 2.
Typhoon from January 3 may cause widespread power outages and communication interference
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NOAA warns that a terrestrial storm from January 3 poses a risk of disrupting communication, GPS and widespread power outages.
World 24h: First storm may appear in January 2026
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World news 2.1: Russian gas exports to Europe through TurkStream reach record; Forecast for the first storm to appear in January 2026...
Czech House Speaker criticizes aid to Ukraine
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Czech House Speaker Tomio Okamura publicly opposes aid to Ukraine, criticizes the West, and raises suspicions of corruption in Kiev.
China tightens control over silver exports
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In the context of continuously rising silver prices, China has tightened exports of this metal.
