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US - Ukraine move very close to peace agreement, except for the Donbass bottleneck
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President Donald Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 28, saying that the US and Ukraine are very close to a peace agreement.
Russia launches 52 satellites into orbit at the same time, including Iranian satellite
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Russia carried out one of the largest satellite launches in recent times, sending 52 satellites into orbit at the same time.
Russian forces declare destruction of Ukrainian units in northwestern Kupyansk
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Units of the Russian Zapad Operations Group conduct attack operations in the northwestern area of Kupyansk.
Big banks forecast gold price ceiling in 2026
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Goldman Sachs announced a gold price forecast for 2026, which clearly states both the short-term bottom and the new peak that may be reached.
MH370 search restarts, all new information will be announced by Malaysia
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Ocean Infinity noted that the official announcements from this MH370 search will be announced by the Malaysian government.
Russia sets conditions for continuing direct negotiations with Ukraine
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Russia said Ukraine needed to take "meaningful" steps before any important negotiations could take place.
North Korea photoshoot to celebrate important holiday
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On the evening of April 25, North Korea held a parade in Pyongyang to mark an important national anniversary.
Fierce fire, burns down 400 houses in Jakarta, Indonesia
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A total of 400 homes and stores in the Gembrong market area in East Jakarta, Indonesia, were burned down on the evening of April 24.
France suffers consequences for EU sanctions on Russian ships
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France has been forced to use its budget to pay for the handling of Russian ships being held at port amid sanctions.
Russian oil depot fire near Ukrainian border
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A Russian oil depot caught fire in a Rostov region city near the Ukrainian border.
Unexpected military spending between Russia and the US when the whole world set a new record
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Global military spending increased again, setting a new record when Russia launched a military campaign in Ukraine and this trend will continue in Europe in particular.
Banning imports from Russia, UK government plans to open first coal mine in 30 years
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To reduce its dependence on Russian energy, the UK government is considering exploiting a new coal mine.
Finally, the EU has been paid for Russian gas in rubles
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The European Union has issued guidelines for paying for Russian gas in rubles.
double the number of deaths in the fire at Russia's military research institute
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The death toll from the fire at the Russian military research institute in Tver has risen to 11, nearly double the initial figure.
Welcoming the first sunrise in 2022 next week
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The first lunar ecstasy of 2022 will occur on April 30 and can be observed in the South pole, the southernmost tip of South America, the Pacific and the Atlantic.
China's oil and gas giant calculates replacement for gas project in Russia
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The Chinese oil and gas giant is looking to participate in a major gas export project in Russia after Shell withdrew.
Russian ruble overcomes "storm" of sanctions, spectacular recovery
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The Russian ruble recovered almost completely in a spectacular comeback despite the "storm" of sanctions.
US talks about the idea of using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine
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Using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine would be an essential move that would require discussions and agreements with international partners.
Welcoming the Lyrids iceberg rain of the weekend
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If an ice star is spotted in the sky tonight, it could be from the Lyrids ice storm, which will peak at midnight on April 22.
WHO calls Pfizer's oral COVID-19 drug the superior choice
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The World Health Organization (WHO) "specifically recommends" Paxlovid - Pfizer's COVID-19 antiseptic tablets, for patients with mild diseases but still at high risk of hospitalization.
