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US starts collecting 10% tax, market becomes more chaotic
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The US began to collect 10% tariffs on most imports from 0:00 on February 24, lower than the 15% figure announced by Mr. Trump.
The first Category 5 super typhoon of 2026 has appeared
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Super typhoon Horacio is the first Category 5 storm on Earth in 2026.
US integrates Elon Musk's AI into secret military systems
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The US Pentagon expands the use of artificial intelligence in the most sensitive network.
Ukrainian soldiers reluctantly cut optical cables from UAVs of their side
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Ukrainian soldiers are increasingly tending to cut off all optical cables of UAVs they encounter - regardless of which side belongs - to minimize risks.
Ukraine mobilizes troops, prepares to launch a major offensive at a vital checkpoint in Donetsk
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Ukraine is urgently concentrating forces and equipment at the Konstantinovka checkpoint, preparing for a major battle under enormous pressure from the Russian army.
Super strong El Nino is expected to reappear right in the 2026 storm season
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Meteorologists warn of the return of El Nino, even at a super strong level in the 2026 storm season.
Denmark buys US missiles to protect Greenland
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In January 2026, the US approved the sale of US-made missiles to Denmark to strengthen defense capabilities in Greenland and surrounding areas.
Russia shoots down 5 Ukrainian Flamingo long-range missiles
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Russia has shot down 5 long-range cruise missiles Flamingo manufactured by Ukraine along with 172 fixed-wing drones.
EU country issues ultimatum to Ukraine over Russian oil transit
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The EU country issued an ultimatum, warning it would cut off electricity to Ukraine if Kiev does not resume Russian oil transit.
Ukraine declares deep penetration into Russian territory, attacks ballistic missile factory
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Ukraine affirms the attack targeted Russia's strategic weapons production facility.
Mr. Trump announces global tariff increase to 15%
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Mr. Trump said he would raise the temporary tariff applied to almost all imports into the US from 10% to 15%.
China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner
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China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner. It is known that German exports to the US decreased by more than 9% last year.
US deploys more than 60 fighter jets to base in the Middle East
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The US has deployed more than 60 fighter jets to a base in Jordan, an important center for the US military's plan to attack Iran.
World 24h: Forecast of the time of fierce bomb storm
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World news 21. 2: Hungary strikes with huge EU loan for Ukraine; Forecast of the time of fierce bomb storm...
US wants India to buy oil from Venezuela
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The US is negotiating trade to persuade India to abandon Russian oil supplies.
Hungarian Prime Minister mentions the party involved in Nord Stream and Druzhba incident
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Kiev must be responsible for the Nord Stream explosion as well as the suspension of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Gold and silver prices rise as US global tariffs and tensions with Iran
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World gold prices were at 5,108.40 USD/ounce at 3:40 PM on February 20, EST time, up more than 2%.
President Trump may visit China at the end of March
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President Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2 for the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the two largest economies in the world.
Hungary strikes with huge EU loan to Ukraine
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Hungary will block a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union (EU) for Ukraine.
US military airstrikes ship suspected of transporting drugs, 3 dead
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The US military again launched an airstrike targeting a ship suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, killing 3 people.
