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Serbia reduces dependence on Russian gas, increases purchases from Europe
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Serbia is still one of the few European countries that continues to buy Russian gas.
Thailand bans alcohol on election day
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Thailand implements a ban on selling, paying or giving away any alcoholic beverages within 2 time frames related to the 2026 election day.
US does not rule out military measures if diplomacy with Iran becomes deadlocked
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The US affirms diplomatic priority in approaching Iran, but warns that military options remain open if upcoming negotiations do not reach an agreement.
US continues to attack ship suspected of drug trafficking, 2 people killed
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The US military on February 5 announced the attack on another ship suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific region.
China launches economic blow in response to Panama
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China asks state-owned enterprises to stop new projects in Panama, tensions escalate around the strategic canal.
29 US diplomats recalled
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The Trump administration recalled 29 professional diplomats from ambassador positions and other senior positions.
Assault of Russian general in Moscow blows off a series of cars
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A Russian general was killed in a car bombing in Moscow, many cars were blown away and severely damaged.
Spot gold price increased by 1.5%, exceeding 4,404 USD/ounce
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World gold prices increased to an all-time high on December 22, as geopolitical tensions escalated with expectations of the US continuing to cut interest rates.
Thailand and Cambodia failed to reach an agreement at the ASEAN summit
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The special meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers ended without any agreement, forcing the two countries to continue holding a three-way closed-door meeting with Malaysia.
Homemade bomb discovered in Australian shooting
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The records show that homemade explosives were used before the fire but did not explode.
147,000 Ukrainians have been evacuated from the frontline area
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Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that they have evacuated about 147,000 people from frontline areas in the past 6 months amid increasing pressure from the fighting.
Hungarian Prime Minister Reveals 3 Groups That benefit From Ukrainian Conflict
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The Hungarian Prime Minister said that the prolongation of the Ukrainian conflict only serves the interests of minorities while the European people are eager for peace.
Russian general suspected of being assassinated in Moscow
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A Russian general was killed on the morning of December 22 when an explosive device exploded on a bus carrying him south of Moscow.
Japan considers new conditions when issuing a residence visa
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Japan is discussing regulations requiring foreigners to learn Japanese and socio-cultural skills as a prerequisite for approving residence visas.
EU could suffer the opposite consequences for new support for Ukraine
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The Hungarian Prime Minister warned that the EU will weaken by lending Ukraine 90 billion euros to buy weapons, calling for a shift to strengthening internal military capabilities.
South Korea moves the Presidential Office for Christmas
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The decision to move the headquarters back to the traditional Presidential Palace marks a major shift in the way South Korea's executive power is organized.
Many iPhones Suspected of being used for fraud were found near the Cambodian border
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A backpack containing an iPhone and a Hong Kong sim card (China) was discovered at a sugar plantation, suspected of serving online fraud.
Cambodia declares to shoot down Thailand's drone
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The fighting on the Thailand - Cambodia border escalated on the morning of December 22, as the current fighting reached its 15th day.
US denies covering up information about the drug addict Epstein case
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Controversy broke out in the US after thousands of websites of drug addict Epstein were published with many covered contents.
Forecast of widespread heavy rain before a new low pressure forms
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The northeast monsoon and wind shear are forecast to cause widespread heavy rain in the Philippines even though a new low pressure has not yet formed.
