World
US fines contractor for slow delivery of artillery shells to Ukraine
|
US defense companies Northrop Grumman and Global Military Products have delayed delivery of artillery shells to the Ukrainian army.
Cuba affirms no submission to US oil cuts
|
Cuba announced a plan to allocate fuel, prioritizing essential services to cope with pressure to tighten oil supplies from the US, affirming that it will not succumb to difficulties.
Gold prices stagnate, China still hasn't stopped buying
|
China's central bank extended its gold buying streak to 15 months despite world gold prices stalling.
Typhoon Mitchell is forecast to reach its maximum when approaching the mainland tonight
|
Typhoon Mitchell, a storm warned to be dangerous, is forecast to approach the mainland of Australia, causing extreme weather events.
Korean company mistakenly sends 40 billion USD of Bitcoin to users
|
A South Korean cryptocurrency trading company unintentionally transferred Bitcoin worth more than 40 billion USD to users, causing a short sell-off.
Ukraine launches nearly 130 UAVs to attack Belgorod area in 1 day
|
Russia's Belgorod region suffered a wave of attacks by Ukrainian UAVs, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Thailand urgently handles blackened seawater
|
Wastewater discharged into the sea during the renovation of Jomtien beach (Thailand) causes seawater to turn black, causing great concern.
Russia builds strategic ice fortress right in the Arctic
|
The Russian Ministry of Far Eastern and Arctic Development is completing the roadmap for building an ice base named after explorer Artur Chilingarov, in order to consolidate its position in the polar region.
Russia is ready to lift nuclear weapon restrictions
|
Russia said it has prepared for a new scenario when nuclear control mechanisms expire.
Ukraine admits 70% of new recruits defect every month
|
Representatives of the Ukrainian military medical force confirmed that the situation of soldiers voluntarily leaving their units is at an alarming level, causing the country's army to lose most of the newly recruited personnel.
Russian captain convicted of manslaughter in US oil tanker collision
|
The British court has just ruled a Russian captain guilty of manslaughter, leading to a horrific collision with a US military oil tanker.
US establishes strategic mineral reserve worth 12 billion USD
|
US President Donald Trump has just announced a historic initiative to establish essential mineral reserves, with a total initial investment of up to 12 billion USD.
Europe defends Russia's gas ban against legal challenges from Hungary and Slovakia
|
The European Commission (EC) affirmed that it will protect to the end the regulations banning the import of Russian gas, despite legal challenges from Hungary and Slovakia.
Iran rejects Europe, declares only nuclear negotiations with the US
|
Iran declared that it would remove Europe's mediating role due to "lack of capacity" and affirmed that it would only sit at the table of direct nuclear negotiations with the US.
South Korean President warns of fraud, Cambodia reacts
|
A post on X by the South Korean President warning about cross-border fraud lines in Cambodia has caused mixed reactions.
US says India stops buying Russian oil to exchange for tariff agreement
|
President Trump said India will stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the US, in return the US will reduce tariffs on India.
Depression accelerates, highly likely to become Typhoon Basyang in 24 hours
|
The low pressure area near the Philippines is likely to develop into Typhoon Basyang - the first storm in February.
Phi USDization explodes in Chinese academic circles
|
De-dollarization has become the mainstream in Chinese academic circles in the context of trade war and global instability.
Russia declares destruction of Ukrainian HIMARS and S-300 systems
|
Russia destroyed a US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system and S-300 launchers of the Ukrainian army with Iskander-M tactical missiles.
Russian gas to Europe increases slightly, domestically sets consumption record
|
Russian gas exports to Europe increase sharply through the TurkStream gas pipeline.
