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Russia says concerned by NATO deployments in Greenland
France, Sweden, Germany and Norway announced Wednesday that they would deploy military personnel to the island's capital Nuuk as part of a reconnaissance mission.
Jan 15, 2026
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it'...
Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it'...
Jan 15, 2026
Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Jan 15, 2026
Japan, Philippines agree military resupply deal
Japan, Philippines agree military resupply deal
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Gold, silver prices drop
Gagan Thapa elected unopposed Nepali Congress President
3US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Nepal, from next week
4Gen Z activist Tanuja Pandey hails NC Special General convention, says frozen pond turns into river
5NC splits for the third time as leadership rift escalates into factional battle
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Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?
Why does Iran unrest trigger oil price swings?
Political instability in Iran, a major oil producer, together with US President Donald Trump's recent threats against the country have reignited fears of disruptions to crude supplies, sparking price volatility on global markets.
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Trump to host Venezuelan opposition leader sidelined by US
Trump to host Venezuelan opposition leader sidelined by US
Machado's White House visit comes a day after Trump used glowing terms to describe his first known call with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, confirming his satisfaction with the allies of Nicolas Maduro remaining in power, for now at least.
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What happens when fire ignites in space? 'A ball of flame'
What happens when fire ignites in space? 'A ball of flame'
So, as humans aim to set foot on Mars in the coming decades, researchers are seeking to learn how flames spark and spread in space -- and how best to stamp them out.
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Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behaviour in primates
Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behaviour in primat...
Males or females of the same sex mounting or otherwise stimulating each other have been documented across the animal kingdom.
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US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Nepal, from next week
US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries includi...
The US has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries—including Nepal—beginning January 21, as Washington moves to tighten screening under the “public charge” provision of immigration law.
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Water cycle instability drives global climate disasters in 2025: Report
Water cycle instability drives global climate disasters in 2...
The 2025 Global Water Monitor Report led by The ANU demonstrates that continued warming is altering how water moves, is stored and is exchanged between the atmosphere, land and oceans, with significant consequences for societies and ecosystems, said an ANU news release.
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Most vaccine-hesitant people eventually got Covid jab: UK study
Most vaccine-hesitant people eventually got Covid jab: UK st...
Developed in record time, vaccines for Covid successfully curbed the pandemic after being rolled out in early 2021. The effectiveness and safety of these vaccines have been demonstrated by the billions of jabs administered across the world.
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Israeli military says 6 Palestinians killed in southern Gaza
Israeli military says 6 Palestinians killed in southern Gaza
According to a military spokesperson, tanks were dispatched after troops spotted six armed individuals in western Rafah on Tuesday. The spokesperson said the militants had fired at a tank, triggering an exchange of fire that included airstrikes.
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Kyiv orders evacuation of children from 5 frontline villages
Kyiv orders evacuation of children from 5 frontline villages
The region's main city -- also called Zaporizhzhia -- had a pre-war population of around 840,000 people and now lies some 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the front lines with Russian troops, according to Ukrainian military bloggers.
1 day ago
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Ukraine drones kill two in Russian border regions: local authorities
Ukraine drones kill two in Russian border regions: local aut...
In the city of Rostov-on-Don, a drone attack sparked a fire in a residential building and the body of a man was found in the charred remains of one of the apartments, the local governor, Yuri Slyusar, wrote on Telegram.
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