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Russia declares control of Komarovka, establishes buffer zone near Glukhov

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The Russian army announced control of the Komarovka settlement, thereby opening a new combat zone in Sumy province, according to TASS.

Forecast of when gold prices may fall sharply in 2026

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Gold and silver prices are forecast to peak in Q1/2026, but Citigroup warns that gold may fall sharply at the end of the year as geopolitical risks cool down.

Ukraine launches new trick to neutralize Russian drones

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Ukraine tests how to intercept Russian drones right in the air.

2026 Tet bonuses of Chinese technology companies increase sharply

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The Tet bonus of Chinese technology companies is up to 10 months' salary for employees who excellently complete their tasks.

Plan to send European troops to Ukraine at risk of collapse

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Two European countries, Britain and France, may abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire if there is no US support.

Disagreements between Hungary and the EU put Ukraine support plan at risk of stagnation

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to strongly opposes the new EU aid plan for Ukraine, fearing a prolonged financial crisis.

Gas pipeline explosion causes big fire in Russia

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A major fire broke out after a gas pipeline explosion in Omsk region (Russia), no casualties have been reported.

The expensive French-Ukrainian military agreement exposes many skeptical points

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The Rafale fighter trade deal between France and Ukraine has raised doubts about its feasibility, huge costs and skepticism amid Kiev's corruption scandal.

Russia is rumored to have discovered the world's largest super oil field, double the reserves of Saudi Arabia

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The news that Russia found a huge oil reserve of up to 511 billion barrels under the bottom of the Arctic sea is shocking geopolitical opinion.

Warning of widespread thunderstorms causing flash floods and landslides

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Three weather systems are simultaneously causing widespread thunderstorms in the Philippines, raising concerns about flash floods and landslides.

North Korea forecasts regional security instability

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North Korea believes that the US-Korea joint document reflects an increasing trend of confrontation.

The nuclear treaty is about to expire, with the risk of the US - Russia entering a new arms race

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The US-Russia New START Treaty is set to expire in February, raising concerns about a drug race worth hundreds of billions of dollars if there is no new agreement.

Behind Trump's Epstein concession

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Mr. Trump's sudden change of stance, supporting the disclosure of Epstein's records, shows a change in his influence right in the MAGA faction.

Ukraine still needs hundreds of billions of dollars in aid even if the conflict ends

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According to Europe's financial scenario, Ukraine still needs $146.5 billion even if the conflict ends in 2026.

Mr. Trump is uncertain about the possibility of military attacks on neighboring countries

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Trump's controversial new statement raised concerns about the risk of forced intervention outside the US border.

Temperature forecast to drop to nearly 0 degrees Celsius during the first cold spell of the season in China

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The morning of November 19 or November 20 is forecast to record the lowest temperature during the cold spell in China, with temperatures in some places in Guangdong approaching 0 degrees Celsius.

Sentencing over half a billion USD to Mr. Thaksin to re-heat up the Thai economy

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The Thai Supreme Court has just overturned an old ruling and ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to pay a whopping $500 billion in taxes.

Ukraine denies reports of former defense minister fleeing due to corruption allegations

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Ukraine has denied the information that former Defense Minister Umerov intentionally evaded corruption investigations while abroad, saying he was working as planned.

Forecast of 2 more consecutive strong storms in the Philippines, the storm season will last longer due to La Nina

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La Nina could lead to consecutive strong storms such as Typhoon No. 13 Kalmaegi and Super Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong.

New low pressure forecast for this weekend, heavy rain continues

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A new low pressure area is forecast to form east of the Philippines this weekend, while many provinces and cities in Vietnam continue to experience heavy rain.