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US redirects 70 ships, neutralizes 3 ships in naval blockade operation with Iran
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The US has diverted 70 ships, neutralized 3 ships and boarded 2 ships for inspection since resuming naval blockade operations against Iran in July.
Garbage dump landslide in Guinea kills at least 30
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The Guinean government said that at least 30 people were killed in the capital Conakry when a landfill collapsed after heavy rains.
Giant gas field discovered in southern Iran
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Iran discovered a large gas field in Fars province, southern Iran, with more than 212 billion m3 of gas and about 161 billion m3 of potential exploitation.
Israel warns Hamas for flying kites towards this country
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Israel warned Hamas that it would step up operations in Gaza if kites, drones and balloons flying towards Israeli territory continued.
New British Prime Minister visits Ukraine first after taking office
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The first destination in the foreign affairs schedule of the new British Prime Minister shows London's strategic priority.
World gold price is on track for the strongest year increase in nearly half a century
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Gold is experiencing its strongest year of price increase since 1979, under US President Jimmy Carter.
White House orders US military to focus on blocking Venezuela oil
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The White House has ordered the US military to focus almost entirely on freezing Venezuela's oil for at least the next two months.
Russian military declares control of Zarechnoye in Zaporozhye region
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Russian forces took control of the Zarechnoye settlement in the Zaporizhia region on December 24.
Revealing the cause of the largest chickenpox epidemic in Europe
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A new study confirms that volcanic outbreaks are the main indirect factor pushing Europe into the worst epidemic tragedy in history.
Spanish ice River disappears after hundreds of years of existence
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The Tras callbrion ice river in Spain has completely melted after 7 centuries, a clear testament to the devastation caused by climate change in Europe.
World 24h: The reason why the truth about MH370 may never be answered
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International news 12/24: Libya career chief's plane crashes in Turkey; The reason why the truth about MH370 may never be answered...
Bustling Christmas atmosphere around the world
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The Christmas 2025 atmosphere has been bustling in many countries around the world, with streets, churches, and shopping malls decorated brilliantly.
Strong earthquake shook southwest of Taiwan (China)
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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in a coastal district southeast of Taiwan (China) on the evening of December 24.
Cambodia - Thailand ceasefire negotiations last 4 days
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The Thai military said that ceasefire negotiations with Cambodia began on the afternoon of December 24 and will end on December 27.
Many oil ships determined to leave Venezuela despite US blockade
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Although the US is tightening its military around the sea, data shows that many tankers are still trying to leave the port of Venezuela to maintain export activities.
Concerns about a major earthquake after a series of 300 consecutive earthquakes
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More than 300 earthquakes have rocked the same area in California over the past month.
Ukraine warns of a recurring historic disaster in Europe
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The director of the Chernobyl plant in Ukraine has just issued a red alert about the possibility of a radioactive protective layer collapsing at any time, threatening the security of the entire continent.
Another explosion near where a Russian general was assassinated, 3 people died
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Three people were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russia on the night of December 23 and early morning of December 24.
Christmas season fluctuates due to tariffs
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At Ah Louis store in San Luis Obispo, California, many decorations and Christmas gifts originate from abroad. The store owner said that some products have not been able to reach the goods in time or have become more expensive since US President Donald Trump imposed high import tariffs on imported goods.
US Abolishes H-1B visa draw, prioritizes people with excellent skills
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The US government has just decided to remove the H-1B visa drawing mechanism to switch to giving priority to issuing visas to workers with the highest salary and skills.
