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Pentagon mistakenly shoots down US border patrol drone
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The laser system operated by the Pentagon is believed to have mistakenly shot down a drone of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency.
US First Lady will chair the UN Security Council session
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US First Lady Melania Trump will conduct discussions at the most powerful body of the United Nations for the first time.
US boosts oil sales in Venezuela, sales are about to reach 2 billion USD
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Oil sales under the agreement between the US and Venezuela are forecast to reach about 2 billion USD by the end of February.
Pakistan declares open war on Afghanistan
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Pakistan has bombed targets of the Taliban government in major Afghan cities.
US launches strongest sanctions tool, threatening to remove Swiss banks from the USD system
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The US threatens to remove Swiss private bank MBaer from the financial system for allegations of links with Iran, Russia and Venezuela.
Strongest solar storm in 20 years causes serious geomagnetic disturbance
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The solar storm caused the strongest geomagnetic disturbance in 2 decades, with a solar activity area being monitored almost continuously for 94 days.
Revealing the possibility of Ukraine receiving thousands of foreign soldiers
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Britain and France will send troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached with Russia.
EU proposes to release 45 billion euros to soothe farmers
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The European Commission proposes that EU farmers have early access to 45 billion euros from 2028.
Mr. Trump declares Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US
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President Trump said Venezuela will transfer tens of millions of barrels of oil to the US to sell at market prices and the proceeds are controlled by the US.
Venezuela transfers 113 tons of gold to Switzerland under Maduro
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Venezuela has transferred a huge amount of gold worth 5.2 billion USD to Switzerland under President Nicolas Maduro.
Russia warns of EU gas's ability to survive in severe cold
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Russia's warning raises questions about the ability of the EU gas system to stand firm if the severe cold lasts.
Russian soldiers destroy a series of Ukrainian weapons near Kupyansk
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Units of the Western Operations Group of Russia are continuously destroying artillery and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kupyansk area.
Major fraud at nuclear power plant in Japan's super earthquake zone
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Earthquake data fraud scandal occurred at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Japan's super earthquake zone.
Secrets to help Russia export gas amidst sanctions
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Amidst the US sanctions, Russia still maintains LNG exports from the Arctic LNG 2 project thanks to a single icebreaker.
Large Russian oil buyer makes surprise announcement
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Russia's oil imports in January 2026 may decrease sharply as India's Reliance group is expected not to receive goods.
World 24h: Widespread cold as cold air from the Arctic pours down
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World news 6.1: Ukraine and Europe discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia; Widespread cold weather as cold air from the Arctic pours down...
Iran proposes $7/month allowance for people as protests escalate
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Iran proposes $7 a month in subsidies for people as protests escalate due to the economic crisis.
Mr. Zelensky: Consensus in the Western bloc is shaking
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Mr. Zelensky expressed concern that many Western partners are hesitant to make specific military commitments in the context that the US is focusing its attention on Venezuela.
Flash flood in Indonesia, at least 14 people killed
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The severe flash flood paralyzed infrastructure, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating ceasefire
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Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating the ceasefire, demanding Phnom Penh explains after a Thai soldier was injured by mortar fire.
