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Russia's Iskander-M tactical missile. Photo: TASS

Ranking Russia in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025

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Russia ranked 5th in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025 according to the Asia Power Index.

The copy of the freedom Goddess statue in Brazil was also affected by weather in 2024. Photo: AFP

The statue of the Goddess of freedom in Brazil collapsed due to strong winds

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A strong wind suddenly collapsed the statue of the Goddess of Liberation, attracting attention in southern Brazil.

Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right) and Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra at an event in Bangkok, Thailand on July 9. Photo: AFP

Mr. Thaksin's nephew nominated as Thailand's prime minister's candidate

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The Pheu Thai Party nominated former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family member as a prime minister candidate.

UAV fighter jets perform at an airshow. Photo: Xinhua

Turkey shoots down a mysterious UAV from the Black Sea

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The incident involving a strange uncontrolled UAV increased security concerns in the area, as tensions escalated around the Black Sea's maritime route.

The new low pressure is likely to strengthen into a storm, causing rain at Christmas and lasting until New Year's Day. Photo: Zoom Earth

New low pressure likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas

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The new low pressure may enter the Philippine forecast area from December 19.