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Fireworks factory in Thailand explodes, many casualties
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The explosion at a fireworks production facility in Thailand caused serious damage and raised safety concerns.
US Ambassador declares solution to conflict is about to be completed
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The new statements show that the process of finding a solution to the Ukraine conflict is entering a critical stage.
EU risks spending 1,700 billion euros on permanent chemicals
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The EU may have to spend up to 1,700 billion euros to thoroughly overcome pollution and health consequences caused by PFAS chemicals, also known as "permanent chemicals".
Russia pours fire into Donetsk province, signs of a general offensive
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Despite Mr. Trump's statement about Russia temporarily ceasing fire for 1 week due to the cold, the Pokrovsk front still suffered "bomb rain" with a sudden increase in frequency.
Venezuela amends oil and gas law to pave the way for foreign businesses
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The Venezuelan National Assembly has just passed an important amendment to the law, allowing foreign companies to deeply participate in the oil and gas industry to meet requirements from the US.
Big bank player bet on gold price highest mark in 2026
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Gold prices are entering a period of high appreciation by major financial institutions, in the context of an increasingly favorable global macro environment for gold.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of a new low pressure near the Philippines becoming a storm
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Latest world news 16.12: Gold prices fluctuate before a series of economic signals to be announced; New low pressure is likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas...
Ranking Russia in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025
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Russia ranked 5th in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025 according to the Asia Power Index.
The statue of the Goddess of freedom in Brazil collapsed due to strong winds
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A strong wind suddenly collapsed the statue of the Goddess of Liberation, attracting attention in southern Brazil.
Mr. Thaksin's nephew nominated as Thailand's prime minister's candidate
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The Pheu Thai Party nominated former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family member as a prime minister candidate.
Turkey shoots down a mysterious UAV from the Black Sea
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The incident involving a strange uncontrolled UAV increased security concerns in the area, as tensions escalated around the Black Sea's maritime route.
New low pressure likely to become a storm, warning of heavy rain at Christmas
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The new low pressure may enter the Philippine forecast area from December 19.
Ukraine expands land strikes to the sea, Russian oil rigs become targets
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Ukrainian long-range UAVs have attacked Russian oil fields in the Caspian Sea three times in just a few days.
Poland refuses to send soldiers to Ukraine, prioritizes protecting NATO's eastern border
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Poland has said it will not participate in the multinational force in Ukraine, stressing its priority to protect the NATO east flank, despite the allies' efforts to promote it.
La Nina for the 5th time in 6 years, aggravating Southeast Asian storms and floods
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The return of La Nina exposes the fragility of food networks and increases risks globally.
US puts security and peace assurance in Ukraine at key stage
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The US has accepted to provide security guarantees to Ukraine for the first time as part of a conflict- resolution agreement with Russia.
The truth about Ukraine's destruction of Russia's Kilo Submarine in the Black Sea
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Ukraine has announced the destruction of Russian subspects in the Black Sea, which has been almost completely disabled, while Russia denies it.
Ukrainian railways face mixed reactions to plans to increase rates
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On December 15, the Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Economy admitted that the country may not be able to avoid increasing transportation while its transportation system is constantly being attacked by Russia.
Russia controls Peschanoye, strategically located on the banks of Gaichur River
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Russian forces have taken control of the Peschanoye settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region and set up a pedestrian crossing on the western bank of the Gaichur River.
The mysterious rock layer under Bermuda could be a new layer of the Earth
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The mysterious rock layer about 20km long may represent a new layer in the Earth's structure.
