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Russia - US phone call content right before US - Ukraine talks
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The phone call between Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin ahead of US-Ukraine diplomatic contact revealed the two sides' stance on mutual long-term peace.
Hezbollah warns of unpredictable consequences if forced to disarm
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared that this force will not discuss disarmament until Israel withdraws troops from Lebanon.
Train accident in Mexico, 13 people killed
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The train accident in southern Mexico caused heavy casualties, raising questions about railway safety.
US - Ukraine move very close to peace agreement, except for the Donbass bottleneck
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President Donald Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 28, saying that the US and Ukraine are very close to a peace agreement.
Russia launches 52 satellites into orbit at the same time, including Iranian satellite
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Russia carried out one of the largest satellite launches in recent times, sending 52 satellites into orbit at the same time.
After exceeding 4,500 USD/ounce, surprising forecast for gold prices in 2026
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Gold prices have surpassed the historical milestone of 4,500 USD/ounce, forcing Wall Street to continuously adjust its gold price forecast for 2026.
Ukrainian capital attacked before Mr. Zelensky meets Mr. Trump
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The new airstrike shook Kiev, occurring in a sensitive diplomatic context as Ukrainian leaders prepare for important meetings in the US.
Arctic cold air continuously pours down during New Year's Day
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A cold air mass from the Arctic is forecast to cause severe cold and frost in the Midwest and Northeast of the United States next week.
Russia provides an additional 9 billion USD for a nuclear power plant in Turkey
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Turkey reported that Russia has provided an additional 9 billion USD for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Chain collision in Japan, 27 casualties
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The multiple accident involved 50 vehicles in northern Tokyo, Japan, killing 1 person and injuring 26 others.
Trump claims to be the referee for the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement
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President Donald Trump claims to be the referee for the peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
MH370 search enters a crucial stage
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The search for MH370 has made another important step in the last days of 2025.
Low pressure forecast in the East Sea to appear next week
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A new low pressure area is forecast to appear in the southern South China Sea area in the early days of 2026.
Russia controls Kosovo, preparing to isolate Ukraine's major logistics center
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Russian forces created the necessary conditions to isolate a large logistics center of the Ukrainian army on December 26.
80.8% of Russians trust President Putin
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Public confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin reached 80.8%.
Russian army receives the last batch of Su-35S fighters of 2025
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Rostec handed over the last batch of Su-35S fighters in 2025 to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Japan increases defense budget to unprecedented level
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The new budget decision reflects a strong shift in Japan's security policy in the increasingly complex regional environment.
Japan reforms immigration labor policy
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Japan plans to set a target of receiving about 1.23 million foreign workers under key labor migration programs from now until the end of the 2028 fiscal year as part of a major reform to address the shortage of human resources.
North Korea reveals future missile development plan
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State media shows that North Korea continues to emphasize missile capabilities.
Germany leaves open the possibility of reactivating the forced military recruitment regime
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The German Defense Commission chairman said that voluntary measures were not enough and that the country was likely to have to restore its military regime in the near future.
