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New Fed Chairman nominated by President Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump nominated Mr. Kevin Warsh as Fed Chairman, succeeding Chairman Jerome Powell.
World 24h: Warning about the huge cost of treating permanent chemicals in Europe
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World news 30.1: Warning of huge costs for treating permanent chemicals in Europe; Fireworks factory in Thailand explodes, many casualties...
Military-backed party wins overwhelming election
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Myanmar finished the election with the United Alliance for Solidarity and Development (USDP) party supported by the military gaining overwhelming advantage.
Internet has returned, but only for the chosen one
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Although the Internet was restored after nearly 3 weeks of interruption, experts warn that Iran is entering an "digital isolation era" with an unprecedented censorship mechanism.
Cuba reacts toughly to US blockade move
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Cuba criticized the US's new measures to tighten fuel supply, saying Washington is increasing economic pressure on the island nation.
Concerns rise in Europe at the signal that the US may abandon Ukraine
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US media commented that Western European leaders are once again in turmoil before Washington's latest moves on the Ukrainian conflict.
Japan promotes 80% of people to use AI
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Japan aims to increase the rate of AI use in the whole society, towards developing technology and attracting private investment.
US redraws security strategy, Nord Stream becomes a new energy card
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The new US security strategy could explain growing interest in Nord Stream, TurkStream or Arctic LNG-2.
China participates in drills on Russian territory
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The third joint missile defense exercise highlights the growing military coordination between Russia and China.
Unexpected developments in the possibility of the tropical depression strengthening into storm No. 16
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The tropical depression near the East Sea weakened into a low pressure on the morning of December 7, and is unlikely to strengthen into storm No. 16.
Top sponsor significantly reduces military aid to Ukraine
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Denmark will only allocate half of its military aid to Ukraine next year compared to 2025. This amount is forecast to continue to decrease sharply after 2026.
Ukraine lost nearly 1,500 soldiers in a day
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The Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian forces lost about 1,450 soldiers on December 6 in military campaign areas.
Warning of serious risks at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine
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The shield of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine was damaged after the UAV attack, causing the IAEA to warn of the risk of radioactive leakage.
Foreigners can send dialogue questions to President Putin
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Foreigners can also send questions to the year-end question-and-answer session with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Quite a few earthquakes after strong earthquakes, posing great potential risks
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the recessed area between Alaska (USA) and Yukon (Canada) at noon on December 6, causing more than 20 consecutive aftershocks.
Nightclub fire kills 23 people, suspected gas tank explosion
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In the early morning of December 7, a fierce fire in the state of Goa, India's "tourism paradise", took the lives of at least 23 people.
Tropical depression near the East Sea accelerates, receives heavy rain inland
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Tropical depression Wilma near the East Sea is accelerating and moving deep into the Philippine mainland, bringing heavy rain, strong gusts of wind and dangerous rough seas.
Weak La Nina could still turn the weather around, global floods
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The WMO warns that although La Nina is weak, it could disrupt global weather in the next 3 months, causing flooding or drought in many countries.
World 24h: Forecast of the predecessor of storm No. 16 to make landfall in the East Sea next week
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Latest world news 6.12: Forecast of storm No. 16 accelerates; Financial experts predict the possibility of gold price in 2026 surpassing the peak in October 2025...
Ukraine suffers series of losses after Russia's large-scale airstrike
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Russian UAVs and missiles attacked the railway center near Kiev and many energy facilities across Ukraine, causing damage to infrastructure, power and water outages.