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US starts collecting 10% tax, market becomes more chaotic
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The US began to collect 10% tariffs on most imports from 0:00 on February 24, lower than the 15% figure announced by Mr. Trump.
The first Category 5 super typhoon of 2026 has appeared
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Super typhoon Horacio is the first Category 5 storm on Earth in 2026.
US integrates Elon Musk's AI into secret military systems
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The US Pentagon expands the use of artificial intelligence in the most sensitive network.
Ukrainian soldiers reluctantly cut optical cables from UAVs of their side
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Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly tending to cut off all optical cables of UAVs they encounter - regardless of which side belongs - to minimize risks.
Ukraine mobilizes troops, prepares to launch a major offensive at a vital checkpoint in Donetsk
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Ukraine is urgently concentrating forces and equipment at the Konstantinovka checkpoint, preparing for a major battle under enormous pressure from the Russian army.
US widespread blockade ahead of historic snowstorm
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The US suspended thousands of flights and declared a state of emergency to deal with a snowstorm super bomb.
Thailand arrests 20 people who escaped from notorious fraud den in Myanmar
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Thai authorities arrested 20 Chinese citizens after this group escaped from a fraud den and crossed a river from Myanmar to Tak province illegally.
Japanese people are less diligent, reducing deaths from overwork
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New data shows that the average working hours of Japanese people continued to decrease over 2 years.
US officially stops counterpart tax collection from February 24
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The US officially stopped collecting counterpart taxes enacted under the IEEPA Act from 0:01 AM on the 24th, Eastern time.
Russia shoots down 22 consecutive UAVs aimed at Moscow capital
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Russia activated a dense air defense net to completely neutralize a large-scale UAV attack on Moscow.
Gold price forecast for the God of Wealth occasion to welcome a big wave at the end of February
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Gold and silver prices are forecast to continue the upward trend in the last week of February - coinciding with the God of Wealth Day (February 26th, i.e., January 10th).
China determined to protect interests against US tariff measures
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China is determined to protect its legitimate rights and interests, after the US Supreme Court ruled that some tariffs imposed by Washington are illegal.
20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator of the world's tallest television tower
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20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator on the world's tallest television tower Tokyo Skytree in Japan, evening of February 22.
Ukraine counterattacks, re-controls 8 important residential areas
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The campaign in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia of Ukraine recorded a new step forward on the battlefield of the conflict.
New York bans people from traveling throughout the city
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The New York City government declared a state of emergency due to a major snowstorm threatening the northeastern United States.
France urges US to lift sanctions against European officials
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France is trying to persuade President Donald Trump's administration to lift unfair sanctions against a series of senior officials in the continent.
European giant pours heavily into Venezuelan oil field
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European giants are accelerating their strategy of massive capital injection to fully exploit Venezuela's crude oil reserves.
Colombia falters because the US blocks Venezuelan gas imports
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Colombia is facing a serious energy shortage as its gas import plan from Venezuela is stalled.
Russia declares it helps protect Venezuela's sovereignty
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Russia affirms that its steadfast diplomatic stance has played a decisive role in protecting Venezuela's sovereignty and position.
Cuba runs out of oil amid US tightening, Canada considers aid
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Cuba faces the risk of paralysis due to oil depletion under tight pressure from the US, while Canada is considering aid steps.
