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Gold prices rise, revealing the countries that buy and sell gold the most
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Amidst strong gold prices, China and Poland bought the most gold, and the Philippines sold the most.
Vietnam tops the promising destination for FDI in Asia in 2026
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Stepping into 2026, Vietnam continues to be assessed by international investors as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for long-term investment capital.
Russia controls 8 more Ukrainian settlements in the past week
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In the week from February 14-20, Russian forces controlled 8 settlements in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.
Trump's counterpart tax was rejected by the US Supreme Court
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On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled that Mr. Trump had violated federal law by unilaterally imposing a global counterpart tax.
World 24h: Gold prices heat up again
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Latest world news 20. 2: Mr. Trump asks the US government to release UFO files; Gold prices reverse and heat up again,...
Russian army receives the last batch of Su-35S fighters of 2025
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Rostec handed over the last batch of Su-35S fighters in 2025 to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Japan increases defense budget to unprecedented level
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The new budget decision reflects a strong shift in Japan's security policy in the increasingly complex regional environment.
Japan reforms immigration labor policy
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Japan plans to set a target of receiving about 1.23 million foreign workers under key labor migration programs from now until the end of the 2028 fiscal year as part of a major reform to address the shortage of human resources.
North Korea reveals future missile development plan
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State media shows that North Korea continues to emphasize missile capabilities.
Germany leaves open the possibility of reactivating the forced military recruitment regime
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The German Defense Commission chairman said that voluntary measures were not enough and that the country was likely to have to restore its military regime in the near future.
Ukraine admits it does not have enough money to organize elections
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Ukraine has said it cannot pay for the election itself due to a budget deficit and must prioritize military resources.
US ready to be a bridge, promoting Thailand - Cambodia dialogue
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that Washington is ready to promote dialogue to end the escalating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
Russia delays target of 100 million tons of LNG due to sanctions
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Russia has postponed plans to achieve 100 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year by a few more years.
Ukraine launches Storm Shadow missiles and UAVs at Russian oil and gas facilities
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Ukraine attacked a major Russian refinery with missiles, Ukrainian military and security officials said on December 25.
President Trump orders IS attack in Nigeria
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President Donald Trump has ordered multiple strikes against terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria.
Russian military destroys many Ukrainian underground tunnels in the Zaporozhye region
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The Russian military destroyed Ukrainian underpasses in the city of Gulyaipole, Zaporozhye region, on December 25.
Heavy rains continue to cause flooding, emergency evacuation in the US
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Record-breaking heavy rains fell on California, US, causing many roads to be flooded, forcing authorities to evacuate people and deploy emergency rescue.
Russia responds to the 20-point peace plan in Ukraine
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Russia is analyzing documents provided by the US on the peace plan in Ukraine.
World 24h: Russia calculates to bring nuclear power plant out to Earth
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International news 25.12: White House orders US military to focus on blocking Venezuela's oil; Russia plans to move nuclear power plant out of the world...
China makes a statement about its relations with India
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China has affirmed its strategic relationship with India, refuting comments that the country is trying to divide its partners.