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Mr. Putin updated the situation in Ukraine at the year-end press conference
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At a year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin updated developments related to the conflict in Ukraine and the prospect of peace.
US surprises after decision to reverse aid to Ukraine
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Mr. Trump's resumption of military aid to Ukraine in 2026 surprised observers, especially when the US continuously sent positive signals about peace.
Mr. Putin believes the EU will have to return Russian assets
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President Vladimir Putin comments on frozen Russian assets in the West during the annual dialogue on December 19.
World 24h: Forecast of 2 low pressure areas forming near the Philippines next week
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International news 19.12: Russia declares to investigate the case of asset freezes; Forecast of 2 low pressure areas forming near the Philippines next week...
Belarus highlights the role of US First Lady Melania Trump
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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko believes that First Lady Melania Trump could be a diplomatic advantage of the US over the Slovak countries.
President Trump's childhood home auctioned for $2.3 million
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The childhood home of President Trump, once considered "unresidential", has just been auctioned for $2.3 million after being renovated.
Central Bank warns of bad news about the Russian economy
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After 3 consecutive quarters of slowing growth, the Russian Central Bank warned that the Russian economy could fall into recession by the end of this year.
EU bans visa, Russia declares it will respond with national interests
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Russia has accused the new EU visa ban of being a province for "trapping" and warned that there will be retaliatory measures but based on national interests.
China lifts ban on strategic metal exports to the US
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China has lifted a ban on exports of some key strategic metals to the US, effective from November 9.
Russian airstrikes reduce Ukraine's electricity output to zero
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Ukraine's energy system collapsed after a series of massive attacks by Russia targeting critical infrastructure.
Northeast monsoon forecast dominates the development of storm No. 14 Fung-wong in the East Sea
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As Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong moves over the East Sea, stronger winds and temperatures are forecast to drop to 20 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong (China).
Russia gives reasons for airstrikes on Ukrainian energy facilities
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Russia insists airstrikes in Ukraine target facilities with potential for military purposes, not civilians.
EU faces serious shortage due to Ukraine aid
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The EU risks a sharp increase in deficits and public debt if it does not use Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine's aid, while Belgium opposes it due to legal risks.
South Korea searches for suspect who threatened to bomb Lotte shopping mall
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About 100 people in Seoul (South Korea) at a Lotte shopping mall were evacuated after a fake bomb threat appeared online.
Former German official who defended Nord Stream admits mistake
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A former German official admitted to one of the biggest mistakes in German foreign policy regarding the Nord Stream pipeline.
Forecast of the possibility of a super cold winter this year
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In response to the widespread information about the "super cold winter" this year, the China Meteorological Administration has officially spoken out.
Secretary of scam boss assistant Chen Zhi causes outrage
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The secretary of the close assistant of the scam boss Chen Zhi appeared with a bright smile after being guaranteed abroad, causing outrage among the Taiwanese public.
More than 100,000 people evacuated to avoid super typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong
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About two-thirds of provinces across the Philippines are expected to be directly affected by the impact of Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong, forcing more than 100,000 evacuations.
250 km/h wind tornado destroys half of urban area in Brazil
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An extremely strong tornado with heavy rain swept through the southern Brazilian state of Parana, causing half of the urban area to collapse.
China's surprising move amid gold prices exceeding $4,000/ounce
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While the world gold price is surpassing the threshold of 4,000 USD/ounce, China continues to buy gold reserves, although it suddenly slows down.
