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US soldiers raid and seize a giant oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
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The US seizure of a giant oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela immediately increased world oil prices.
Mr. Trump sets a deadline for Mr. Zelensky to decide the fate of Ukraine
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US President Donald Trump expects a deal to take shape as soon as Christmas comes, while Europe urges Ukraine to carefully consider each concession.
Russian UAVs detect and destroy many hidden targets of Ukraine
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Russian UAV teams in the direction of Krasnoarmeysk have detected and destroyed many of Ukraine's "fried-up" UAVs.
US arrests oil ship off the coast of Venezuela, immediate consequences for oil prices
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The US seizure of a giant tanker off the coast of Venezuela immediately caused world oil prices to surge.
Fed cuts interest rates for the third time, reveals scenario next year
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The Fed has just cut interest rates by another 0.25% - the third consecutive cut - bringing key interest rates down to around 3.6%, the lowest level in nearly 3 years.
The most brilliant ice and rain of the year will appear this weekend
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The iceberg rain of Geminids, considered the most brilliant astronomical phenomenon of the year, is approaching its peak on the night of December 13 and the morning of December 14 with high density.
United Nations cuts 2026 aid budget
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Although global humanitarian demand is at an unprecedentedly high level, the United Nations has been forced to cut the aid budget in 2026 by only half compared to this year.
Strong storm forecast to cause heavy rain, flooding throughout the week
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A major storm from the Pacific Ocean, known as the atmospheric river, is forecast to sweep across the northwestern United States from December 8.
Cambodia holds urgent meeting, warns Thailand about red lines
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Tensions on the Thailand - Cambodia border escalated rapidly in less than a day, forcing Phnom Penh to hold an emergency meeting and warn of "red restrictions".
China exploits the world's tallest ore mine without workers
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China is building the world's highest automatic ore mine at an altitude of 5,600m, using unmanned (self-driving) trucks.
Thailand - Cambodia border tensions escalate every hour
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Thailand - Cambodia tensions have continuously escalated since the clash broke out at the border between the two countries on December 7, forcing many households to evacuate.
EU in crisis with proposal to use Russian assets to support Ukraine
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The ongoing crisis revolves around the use of Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Strong cold air forecast this week, temperatures may drop to 14 degrees Celsius
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Many cold air waves are forecast to arrive this week, causing deep drop temperatures and heavy rain.
Ukraine's peace proposal remains at a standstill
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Since US President Donald Trump proposed a proposal including 28 points on a peaceful political solution to quickly end the nearly 4-year-long conflict between Russia and Ukraine, diplomatic negotiations between the parties directly and indirectly involved have been very active.
Fighting broke out at the Thailand - Cambodia border
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The Thai military said it had conducted airstrikes in the border area with Cambodia.
Russian gold sets historic record amid rising gold prices
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Russia's gold reserves hit an all-time high, as world gold prices continue to rise.
Louvre Museum Leaks Water Damages Hundreds of Egyptian Antiquities
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Just a few weeks after the daring jewelry theft, the Louvre Museum continues to see leaks that damaged hundreds of valuable documents about Egyptian antiques.
Typhoons from strong to strong, warning of risks to aviation, power grid
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The strong geostationary storm expected to hit Earth on December 9 could pose risks to aviation, satellites and the power grid.
Russia declares to shoot down 1,400 Ukrainian soldiers in one day
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Russian operational groups simultaneously caused great damage to Ukrainian forces in many directions.
Forecast of cold air, heavy snowstorms due to La Nina
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A strong La Nina is preparing to cause a new snowstorm and cold front, affecting millions of people.
