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9.6 billion m3 gas contract with Iran not extended, Turkey turns to Russian LNG
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Turkey said that its gas contract with Iran is about to end and the parties have not yet negotiated an extension.
Major fire in Malaysia burns down 200 houses
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A large fire spread rapidly in strong winds, causing hundreds of people to lose their homes in a coastal village in Sabah.
Palace of light and memory
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There are spaces where when you step in, people not only see beauty, but are also placed in a strange relationship with time. Catherine Palace - a Baroque masterpiece (royal architectural style with elaborate and magnificent carving details) in Pushkin city, Russia is such a place, where the past is not lying still, but sparkling and reflecting.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister calls for return to importing Russian energy
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini proposes that the European Union resume imports of oil and gas from Russia.
Japan warns of the situation of elderly people dying alone at home
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Japan recorded nearly 77,000 people found dead alone at home in 2025, most of whom were elderly.
NATO islands in the Arctic pay in rubles, broadcast on Russian television
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The Svalbard Islands could clearly be the 2nd or 3rd domino to collapse if a real conflict occurs between NATO and Russia.
Ukraine proposes new strategic oil pipeline to Europe
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Ukraine has officially proposed to the EU to use the Odessa Brody pipeline to transport crude oil to resolve the energy crisis.
Chinese robots "practice being human" under Gen Z's hands
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Chinese robots nearly 1.8m tall are being taught by Gen Z generation every hand lift, every precise squeezing force.
Oil tanker delivers 200,000 barrels of Russian fuel to Cuba
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The oil tanker departing from Russia is on its way to Cuba amid the energy crisis in the Caribbean island nation.
NASA rocket encounters incident ahead of important mission
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NASA's SLS rocket encountered technical problems, forcing the agency to postpone the Artemis II mission to send astronauts around the Moon.
Nord Stream may resume operations with US participation
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The US may play a key role in bringing the Nord Stream gas pipeline back into operation, bringing Russian gas to Europe.
Iran warns of unlimited response if attacked by the US
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Iran declared that it would not succumb to US pressure, warning that it would respond widely and unlimitedly if attacked.
Gold price forecast to fluctuate up to 30% in 2026
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Gold prices are forecast to rise to 6,000 USD/ounce in 2026, but a fluctuation of up to 30% may appear before gold prices reach a new high.
Super strong El Nino is expected to reappear right in the 2026 storm season
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Meteorologists warn of the return of El Nino, even at a super strong level in the 2026 storm season.
Denmark buys US missiles to protect Greenland
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In January 2026, the US approved the sale of US-made missiles to Denmark to strengthen defense capabilities in Greenland and surrounding areas.
Russia shoots down 5 Ukrainian Flamingo long-range missiles
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Russia has shot down 5 long-range cruise missiles Flamingo manufactured by Ukraine along with 172 fixed-wing drones.
EU country issues ultimatum to Ukraine over Russian oil transit
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The EU country issued an ultimatum, warning it would cut off electricity to Ukraine if Kiev does not resume Russian oil transit.
Ukraine declares deep penetration into Russian territory, attacks ballistic missile factory
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Ukraine affirms the attack targeted Russia's strategic weapons production facility.
Mr. Trump announces global tariff increase to 15%
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Mr. Trump said he would raise the temporary tariff applied to almost all imports into the US from 10% to 15%.
China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner
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China surpasses the US to become Germany's largest trading partner. It is known that German exports to the US decreased by more than 9% last year.
