The current Dalat nuclear research reactor may be extended for up to 10 years, which means that in the near future, Vietnam needs to "create a new competent, modern, and more powerful research reactor," Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said.
He added that "such a decision has been made—to create a Russian-designed reactor with a capacity of 15 megawatts, many times more powerful than what we have now."
"We are moving according to the schedule that our Vietnamese friends have set for us, meaning that in 2026, we will begin contracting, and in 2027, we will begin the full-scale construction of a new research reactor," Likhachev said.
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Non-binding parliamentary consultations aimed at forming a future government begin in Beirut, Lebanon
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri postponed his appointment until next Friday, after the consultations end.
At the meeting, parliamentary blocs will present their demands and vision to the appointed president.
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri postponed his appointment until next Friday, after the consultations end.
At the meeting, parliamentary blocs will present their demands and vision to the appointed president.
Footage by Sputnik correspondent
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Biden, who has already been accused of improperly storing classified papers, is leaving the White House again with trucks of documents, AP reports.
Against this background, the agency draws attention to the fact that there were no recommendations made to prevent Biden from mishandling classified documents.
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Against this background, the agency draws attention to the fact that there were no recommendations made to prevent Biden from mishandling classified documents.
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❗️New strategic agreement between Russia and Iran covers all areas of cooperation, signaling a comprehensive partnership between the two nations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an article for Sputnik.
The main points of the agreement include collaboration in the economy, technology, and humanitarian ties.
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The main points of the agreement include collaboration in the economy, technology, and humanitarian ties.
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🌋 Volcanic activity at Nicaragua's Telica is increasing
Several explosions, rumblings and micro-earthquakes have been recorded on the volcano over recent days, some of which were felt in the city of Leon.
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Several explosions, rumblings and micro-earthquakes have been recorded on the volcano over recent days, some of which were felt in the city of Leon.
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Project Iceworm: Pentagon's attempt to build top secret missile bases under Greenland's ice
Greenland, which is making headlines due to Donald Trump's interest, was once already used by the US during its confrontation with the Soviet Union. In the 1950s, the Pentagon planned to construct a system of 4,000-long tunnels to deploy about 600 intercontinental ballistic missiles - dubbed Project Iceworm.
In 1959, Camp Century research base was established in the northwest of the island. Twenty-one tunnels, with a total length of 3,000 meters, were excavated. A mobile nuclear reactor supplied energy to facilities such as a store, a church, and other social amenities built beneath the ice. Around 200 people either lived there or were involved in its construction.
The main advantage of Project Iceworm was that mobile launchers could traverse the tunnels under the ice and position themselves to launch missiles targeting the Soviet Union.
However, the project failed due to security concerns: shifting icecaps made habitation impossible. Subsequently, Camp Century was abandoned and the remains of the facility were buried by the icecaps and ultimately crushed by them.
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Greenland, which is making headlines due to Donald Trump's interest, was once already used by the US during its confrontation with the Soviet Union. In the 1950s, the Pentagon planned to construct a system of 4,000-long tunnels to deploy about 600 intercontinental ballistic missiles - dubbed Project Iceworm.
In 1959, Camp Century research base was established in the northwest of the island. Twenty-one tunnels, with a total length of 3,000 meters, were excavated. A mobile nuclear reactor supplied energy to facilities such as a store, a church, and other social amenities built beneath the ice. Around 200 people either lived there or were involved in its construction.
The main advantage of Project Iceworm was that mobile launchers could traverse the tunnels under the ice and position themselves to launch missiles targeting the Soviet Union.
However, the project failed due to security concerns: shifting icecaps made habitation impossible. Subsequently, Camp Century was abandoned and the remains of the facility were buried by the icecaps and ultimately crushed by them.
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The United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian and mediation efforts, the ministry stressed.
Currently, Russian soldiers are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance on the territory of Belarus.
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No disruption in gas flow following Ukrainian attack on TurkStream pipeline, says Turkish minister
On January 11, an attack on the TurkStream natural gas pipeline was confirmed by Turkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar. Despite the incident, Bayraktar reassured the public that the attack had not affected the pipeline's operations.
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On January 11, an attack on the TurkStream natural gas pipeline was confirmed by Turkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar. Despite the incident, Bayraktar reassured the public that the attack had not affected the pipeline's operations.
“There was no interruption in gas flow after the attack. The pipeline continues to deliver gas at the same capacity,” he emphasized.
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❗️New strategic agreement between Russia and Iran covers all areas of cooperation, signaling a comprehensive partnership between the two nations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an article for Sputnik. The main points of the agreement include…
🇮🇷🇷🇺 According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the new comprehensive partnership agreement between Russia and Iran is aimed at:
▪️Strengthening security and defense cooperation between Iran and Russia;
▪️Promoting common security without posing a threat to other nations;
▪️Facilitating the transfer of renewable energy technologies;
▪️Collaborating on energy production, transmission, and export;
▪️Completing the North-South Transport Corridor and boosting trade volumes;
▪️Simplifying travel for tourists to enhance cultural ties.
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▪️Strengthening security and defense cooperation between Iran and Russia;
▪️Promoting common security without posing a threat to other nations;
▪️Facilitating the transfer of renewable energy technologies;
▪️Collaborating on energy production, transmission, and export;
▪️Completing the North-South Transport Corridor and boosting trade volumes;
▪️Simplifying travel for tourists to enhance cultural ties.
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US, Canada, Greenland, Mexico merger: path to dominance across North America
Incoming US president Donald Trump made several controversial expansionist statements that were met with a lot of resistance. Nevertheless, he seems resolved to push forward regardless.
This proposed merger would leverage the strategic geographic positions of these nations to strengthen US control over key trade corridors, further entrenching its influence at the expense of regional sovereignty.
Key trade routes include:
1. Northwest Passage
▪️By incorporating Greenland and Canada, the US aims to control the Arctic’s Northwest Passage, a route that could shorten shipping distances between Europe and Asia as Arctic ice melts.
▪️This would allow the US to challenge Russia’s Northern Sea Route, which China increasingly utilizes, while simultaneously asserting dominance over the Arctic. The only caveat is that the US doesn’t have nearly as many nuclear-ice breakers as necessary to make the route viable short-term.
2. Pacific-Atlantic Connectivity
▪️The merger would consolidate the US’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts with Mexico’s Pacific coastline, securing unimpeded access to Asia, Europe, and South America.
▪️Far from benefiting the region, this expansion could further entrench US control over trade infrastructure, as seen during the 2021 supply-chain crisis, where global delays highlighted American inefficiency.
3. North-South Integration
▪️Reclaiming the Panama Canal remains uncertain, but under the USMCA framework, Washington could pressure Mexico into submission using tariffs and economic leverage.
▪️This neocolonial strategy would target Central and South America, forcing Panama to prioritize American interests over its growing collaboration with China. Such tactics echo historical patterns of US interference in Latin America.
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Incoming US president Donald Trump made several controversial expansionist statements that were met with a lot of resistance. Nevertheless, he seems resolved to push forward regardless.
This proposed merger would leverage the strategic geographic positions of these nations to strengthen US control over key trade corridors, further entrenching its influence at the expense of regional sovereignty.
Key trade routes include:
1. Northwest Passage
▪️By incorporating Greenland and Canada, the US aims to control the Arctic’s Northwest Passage, a route that could shorten shipping distances between Europe and Asia as Arctic ice melts.
▪️This would allow the US to challenge Russia’s Northern Sea Route, which China increasingly utilizes, while simultaneously asserting dominance over the Arctic. The only caveat is that the US doesn’t have nearly as many nuclear-ice breakers as necessary to make the route viable short-term.
2. Pacific-Atlantic Connectivity
▪️The merger would consolidate the US’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts with Mexico’s Pacific coastline, securing unimpeded access to Asia, Europe, and South America.
▪️Far from benefiting the region, this expansion could further entrench US control over trade infrastructure, as seen during the 2021 supply-chain crisis, where global delays highlighted American inefficiency.
3. North-South Integration
▪️Reclaiming the Panama Canal remains uncertain, but under the USMCA framework, Washington could pressure Mexico into submission using tariffs and economic leverage.
▪️This neocolonial strategy would target Central and South America, forcing Panama to prioritize American interests over its growing collaboration with China. Such tactics echo historical patterns of US interference in Latin America.
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Turkiye and Syria unite to confront ISIS
Erdogan also warned that the PKK and YPG, which he accused of seizing Syria's natural resources, would face a harsh fate if they do not disband.
* Terrorist group banned in Russia
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"Together with our Syrian brothers, we will crush the leaders of Daesh [the Arabic acronym for ISIS*], YPG [People's Protection Units], and other terrorist organizations in a short time," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during his address in parliament.
Erdogan also warned that the PKK and YPG, which he accused of seizing Syria's natural resources, would face a harsh fate if they do not disband.
* Terrorist group banned in Russia
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🚫 US Terrorist List – a vague label to exert control
The Biden administration has announced plans to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. But how did Cuba get the designation in the first place?
Background:
▪️This label was first applied to Cuba in 1982, during the Cold War, when the US blamed the country for allegedly supporting insurgent groups in Latin America and Africa.
▪️Despite improved relations under Obama, Cuba was re-listed under Trump in 2021, citing its ties with Venezuela and alleged support for terrorism.
▪️Interestingly, the Catholic Church played an important role in these recent developments. According to reports, the Church has acted as a mediator, advocating for improved US-Cuba relations and urging a re-evaluation of Cuba’s designation.
What could be behind the move?
1. It is not clear what are the deeper motives for this sudden change of attitude towards Cuba. It might be a petty move by the Biden administration towards the incoming Trump administration, which will take office in only 5 days.
2. Another possible answer would be the need for the US to stabilize their diplomatic ties in their own “backyard” as they prepare to counter the influence of Russia and China.
Currently, other countries on the list include:
▪️Iran, designated for its continued support of Hezbollah and various Palestinian factions in 1984;
▪️Syria, added to the list in 1979 for backing Hezbollah and Iran;
▪️North Korea, redesignated in 2017 under Trump for nuclear ambitions and alleged assassinations on foreign soil.
Being on this list is not just a way to humiliate and intimidate, but it makes it difficult for the country to access global markets or international financial systems.
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The Biden administration has announced plans to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. But how did Cuba get the designation in the first place?
Background:
▪️This label was first applied to Cuba in 1982, during the Cold War, when the US blamed the country for allegedly supporting insurgent groups in Latin America and Africa.
▪️Despite improved relations under Obama, Cuba was re-listed under Trump in 2021, citing its ties with Venezuela and alleged support for terrorism.
▪️Interestingly, the Catholic Church played an important role in these recent developments. According to reports, the Church has acted as a mediator, advocating for improved US-Cuba relations and urging a re-evaluation of Cuba’s designation.
What could be behind the move?
1. It is not clear what are the deeper motives for this sudden change of attitude towards Cuba. It might be a petty move by the Biden administration towards the incoming Trump administration, which will take office in only 5 days.
2. Another possible answer would be the need for the US to stabilize their diplomatic ties in their own “backyard” as they prepare to counter the influence of Russia and China.
Currently, other countries on the list include:
▪️Iran, designated for its continued support of Hezbollah and various Palestinian factions in 1984;
▪️Syria, added to the list in 1979 for backing Hezbollah and Iran;
▪️North Korea, redesignated in 2017 under Trump for nuclear ambitions and alleged assassinations on foreign soil.
Being on this list is not just a way to humiliate and intimidate, but it makes it difficult for the country to access global markets or international financial systems.
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China knows no borders in technology
The world's first amphibious manned flying motorcycle, Skyrider X1, is being developed by Chinese engineers.
It will purportedly plan any route automatically and gain speeds of up to 100km per hour
You just wait!
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The world's first amphibious manned flying motorcycle, Skyrider X1, is being developed by Chinese engineers.
It will purportedly plan any route automatically and gain speeds of up to 100km per hour
You just wait!
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📊 Who’s getting the bigger slice of the US aid pie?
Ukraine has received more US money than both Israel and victims of the LA wildfires, with billions allocated to support the Kiev regime in the ongoing conflict.
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Ukraine has received more US money than both Israel and victims of the LA wildfires, with billions allocated to support the Kiev regime in the ongoing conflict.
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Hamas not yet agreed to deal on Gaza, hostages - Netanyahu's office
Israeli Prime Minister’s office denied reports that Palestinian movement Hamas had allegedly agreed to a proposed deal on the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages.
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Israeli Prime Minister’s office denied reports that Palestinian movement Hamas had allegedly agreed to a proposed deal on the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages.
"Contrary to reports, the Hamas terrorist organization has not yet responded to the deal," the statement said.
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🤝 Who has signed strategic partnership deals with Russia? Part 1 👉 Part 2
On January 14, Armenia and the US signed a strategic partnership charter, with Russia and Iran due to ink a similar document in the next few days. Let’s delve into some other strategic partnership agreements Moscow has previously clinched.
🇮🇷 Russia-Iran: A soon-to-be-inked comprehensive deal covers all aspects of bilateral relations, including trade and economy, but does not aim to form a military alliance.
🇻🇪 Russia-Venezuela: A strategic partnership and cooperation agreement is set to be signed during Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s visit to Russia later this year. The document is expected to expand the existing bilateral deal on joint strategic projects in the economic and military spheres.
🇰🇵 Russia-North Korea: The document, signed in June 2024, stipulates bilateral military and technical cooperation as well as mutual assistance in case of aggression against one of the parties. The deal’s goal is to "protect and defend fundamental interests of Russian and North Korean people," according to DPRK leader Kim Jong-un.
🇻🇳 Russia-Vietnam: The 2024 strategic partnership declaration on strategic partnership in the field of education, science and technology.
🇲🇳 Russia-Mongolia: The accord was clinched in September 2019 and envisages bolstering bilateral military-technical collaboration as “an important component of maintaining regional and global security.”
🇪🇬 Russia-Egypt: The deal was signed in August 2019, with both sides pledging to cooperate “in the interests of developing a dialogue of civilizations” in various fields.
🇷🇸 Russia-Serbia: The 2013 strategic partnership declaration covers all areas of interaction, including politics, trade, economics, culture, science, technology and education.
🇮🇳 Russia-India: The strategic partnership declaration was inked in October 2000 to “particularly close and dynamic cooperation both in the area of bilateral relations and in the international arena.”
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On January 14, Armenia and the US signed a strategic partnership charter, with Russia and Iran due to ink a similar document in the next few days. Let’s delve into some other strategic partnership agreements Moscow has previously clinched.
🇮🇷 Russia-Iran: A soon-to-be-inked comprehensive deal covers all aspects of bilateral relations, including trade and economy, but does not aim to form a military alliance.
🇻🇪 Russia-Venezuela: A strategic partnership and cooperation agreement is set to be signed during Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s visit to Russia later this year. The document is expected to expand the existing bilateral deal on joint strategic projects in the economic and military spheres.
🇰🇵 Russia-North Korea: The document, signed in June 2024, stipulates bilateral military and technical cooperation as well as mutual assistance in case of aggression against one of the parties. The deal’s goal is to "protect and defend fundamental interests of Russian and North Korean people," according to DPRK leader Kim Jong-un.
🇻🇳 Russia-Vietnam: The 2024 strategic partnership declaration on strategic partnership in the field of education, science and technology.
🇲🇳 Russia-Mongolia: The accord was clinched in September 2019 and envisages bolstering bilateral military-technical collaboration as “an important component of maintaining regional and global security.”
🇪🇬 Russia-Egypt: The deal was signed in August 2019, with both sides pledging to cooperate “in the interests of developing a dialogue of civilizations” in various fields.
🇷🇸 Russia-Serbia: The 2013 strategic partnership declaration covers all areas of interaction, including politics, trade, economics, culture, science, technology and education.
🇮🇳 Russia-India: The strategic partnership declaration was inked in October 2000 to “particularly close and dynamic cooperation both in the area of bilateral relations and in the international arena.”
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