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List of 185 countries and territories subject to US counterpart tax

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President Donald Trump announced the US counterpart tariffs that 185 countries and territories face.

Mr. Trump signs record high global countervailing tax decree

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President Donald Trump signed a global countervailing tax decree on all goods entering the US, and raised the tax rate for more than 60 countries.

Gold prices forecast to continue to increase in the next 6-9 months

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The upward trend in gold prices will continue for the next 6-9 months, according to the Wall Street Journal.

World 24h: Russia closes 2 Kazakhstan oil export ports

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International news 2.4: Russia suddenly blocks oil exports of neighboring country; US counterpart tax takes effect from today...

2 EU countries open up all pipeline capacity to import Russian gas

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To continue receiving Russian gas, Hungary and Slovakia will expand their capacity of the pipeline without having to go to Ukraine.

President Yoon Suk Yeol receives lunch box after interrogation

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President Yoon Suk Yeol was provided a lunch box by investigators after being questioned in the morning.

US bans Russian and Chinese technology in smart cars

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The US government has just finalized regulations banning Russian and Chinese technology in smart cars, citing national security reasons.

Ukrainian missile launched into Russian territory for more than 1,000 km

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Ukraine launched a series of missiles at many sensitive areas of Russia on January 14, with no estimated damage but Moscow vowed to retaliate.

First image of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his arrest

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he decided to submit to questioning to avoid bloodshed.

US removes Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

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On January 14, 2025, President Joe Biden officially announced the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Russia considers Nord Stream 2 being sold as a theft

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If the Nord Stream 2 operator goes bankrupt or is sold, it will be considered a theft by Russia.

Discover Japan with NHK World-Japan

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The event "Discover Japan" with NHK World-Japan will be held in Hanoi from January 17-23, 2025.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

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Investigators have arrested South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.

Ukraine forced to turn off Russian gas valves to the EU?

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Ukraine's suspension of Russian gas transit to the EU is seen as a politically motivated decision to please the West.

Russian oil and gas giant discusses streamlining 40% of personnel at headquarters

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Russian energy giant Gazprom is discussing a 40% cut in its headquarters.

Putin's aide points out the only side that can negotiate on the Ukraine conflict

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Russia has said it will not negotiate on the Ukraine conflict with any Western country except the United States, according to a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

South Korean President continues to resist arrest warrant

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Investigators make a second attempt to arrest South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached over martial law.

US oil giant in difficult position before Russian sanctions

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The US oil giant was forced to withdraw from Russia following new sanctions from the administration of US President Joe Biden on the Russian oil sector.

Russia's 50-year-old rocket artillery dominates the battlefield

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The artillery system was designed in the 1960s in the Soviet Union and is still proving its strength on the battlefield of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Trump points out the only person to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Mr. Trump said there is only one peace strategy for the Russia-Ukraine conflict and it depends largely on the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin.