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Ukraine launches a fleet of UAV airstrikes against Russia on a large scale
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A series of areas in Russia, including the capital Moscow, were attacked by Ukrainian UAVs on the night of December 30, but most were shot down.
The first country in the world to abolish paper death notices
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The digital age closes the 400-year history of postal services in the Nordic country of Denmark.
Gold prices in 2026 are unpredictable as 4 major drivers dominate the market
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Gold prices in 2026 are forecast to be affected by 4 major pillars.
21st EU country to use the euro from 2026
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On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the common currency of the European Union (EU).
India surpasses Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the world
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The Indian government said that it has surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world with a scale of 4.18 trillion USD.
Most notable space events in 2022
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2022 marks a major turning point in the global aerospace industry with the success of the Artemis I lunar mission and the DART Earth defense test.
Russia tests largest Tu-160M hypersonic nuclear bomb squadron
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Russia's second Tu-160M hypersonic nuclear bomb squadron, nicknamed "White Sphinx", had its first test flight on December 19.
Mr. Putin: The situation of 4 Ukrainian provinces merging into Russia is extremely complicated
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President Vladimir Putin said the situation in the four regions of Ukraine acceded to Russia was extremely difficult and called for increased supervision to ensure border security.
Rescued 1 crew member in the sinking of a Thai warship, 29 people are still missing
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The Thai Navy said it rescued a crew member on December 20, nearly two days after a warship sank, with 29 people still missing at sea.
US strengthens global energy supplier position in 2023
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The US has become a global crude oil exporter in recent years, but since World War II, US oil exports have not exceeded imports. That could change in 2023.
World-famous figures who passed away in 2022
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In 2022, many famous figures in the world passed away, including Queen Queen Elizabeth II, former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo...
Thai Navy ship sinks, 31 crew members waiting for rescue
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A Thai naval ship sank in the Gulf of Thailand. Ship and helicopter are deployed on December 19 to rescue the crew.
Russia trains soldiers to prepare for a new attack in Ukraine
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Ukraine is preparing for the possibility of Russia escalating the war with a winter attack.
Ukraine admits to planning to assassinate Russian chief of staff
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President Zelensky's top assistant confirmed that Ukraine planned to assassinate Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov.
North Korea launches ballistic missile
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North Korean missiles fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
5-year-old American boy kidnapped found in Vietnam
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A 5-year-old boy kidnapped in Mount Vernon, USA, has been found in Vietnam and is now reunited with his mother in Seattle.
Surprised by India's market share in Russian oil exports
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India is expected to remain Russia's top Urals crude oil importer for December - the second consecutive month, Reuters quoted data from Refinitiv and traders.
Russia builds a giant dome on Europe's largest nuclear power plant
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The Russian giant arch built above Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine will shield spent radioactive fuel depots from attacks.
German-controlled Russian refinery finds new crude oil supply
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Poland supplies crude to Rosneft's old refinery in Germany.
A giant fish tank in Germany collapsed, more than 1 million liters of water spilled onto the road
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A 14m-high fish tank in an entertainment complex in the German capital broke on December 16.
