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US unexpectedly exempts sanctions on Russian-owned oil refinery
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The oil refinery owned mostly by Russia in Serbia is temporarily exempted from sanctions by the US.
Record cold covers Asia on the first day of the new year 2026
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Record cold spell covers many countries and territories in Asia in the first morning of the new year 2026.
Baltic submarine cable suspected of being destroyed, ship from Russia to Israel arrested
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Finnish authorities arrested cargo ship Fitburg - a ship en route from Russia to Israel - on suspicion of cutting cables in the Baltic Sea.
Russia advances troops rapidly, controls 700km2 of territory from Ukraine
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Russia announced that it would push back Ukrainian troops from the border, expand the buffer zone in Sumy and Kharkov, and control dozens of residential areas in December 2025 alone.
President Putin, Zelensky and world leaders congratulate New Year
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In the moment of transition to the new year, many world leaders, including President Putin and Zelensky, sent congratulatory messages to the people.
fell in Thailand, Singaporean scammer revealed behind the perfect cover
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The Singaporean suspect is on the list of 34 most wanted fraud targets, having been arrested in Thailand.
NASA launches evidence to decode strange objects, denies rumors about aliens
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NASA has just released a new image of the 3I/ATLAS inter-star object, while officially deniing rumors that this is anoverno spacecraft.
New medical breakthrough from Australia helps prevent recurrent leukemia
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By blocking the life of cells, Australian researchers have found a way to eliminate the most difficult form of terminal blood cancer.
NASA applies robots to missiles to save falling space station
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NASA has chosen the robot launch solution from the rocket to rescue a space station containing a falling satellite.
Mr. Zelensky's name suddenly appeared in the corruption file
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President Zelensky's name appeared in the corruption indictment due to being taken advantage of by a businessman for personal gain.
Ukraine Sentenced to Spending Millions of Dollar on Europe's Largest Nuclear Power Plant
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Ukrainian lawmakers accused Kiev of illegally signing a series of millions of dollars worth contracts for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been controlled by Russia.
France risks paying a heavy price when supplying Rafale fighters to Ukraine
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European lawmaker Thierry Mariani warned that French taxpayers will face a major financial burden from the Rafale fighter sale deal to Ukraine.
Another country sues the EU for banning Russian gas ports
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has directed ministers to prepare legal options to sue the EU if it forces it to stop importing Russian gas.
Germany cautious about long-range missile aid to Ukraine
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed on November 19 that Berlin would provide long-range missile systems to Ukraine, but declined to provide details.
Asia faces severe cold in December
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An unusual weather phenomenon is occurring in the Arctic, threatening to push a huge mass of cold air down, causing severe cold in Asia next month.
Leak of US peace plan seen as pressure on Ukraine to surrender
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The media revealed that the new US peace plan includes harsh terms, forcing Kiev to cut half of its military and give up the territory.
UK - Russia tense because of oceanographic research vessels
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He accused the Russian ship of encroaching on British waters, projecting laser rays on military pilots.
Mr. Trump approves to publish the profile of drug addict Epstein
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Internal pressure forced Trump to sign a bill to require the disclosure of the prostitute billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's profile after a long period of opposition.
Ukraine hesitates before US peace proposal
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The US has said it is waiting for the next move from Ukraine after postponing an important meeting in Turkey, citing Kiev's change in stance on the peace plan.
Europe announces plan to build a common Schengen military zone
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The European Union has proposed creating a common military zone to accelerate the movement of forces and overcome infrastructure limitations.
