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2nd day of Tet, fireworks explosion kills 12 people in China

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12 people died in a fireworks explosion in Hubei province (China) on the 2nd day of Tet.

El Nino is increasingly difficult to identify

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Climate change forces scientists to change their way of monitoring El Nino.

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz for the first time after more than 40 years

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Iran for the first time announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the 1980s amid tensions with the US.

World 24h: Forecast of the time gold will reach the 5,800 USD mark

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Latest world news 18. 2: ANZ bank forecasts gold price to reach 5,800 USD in Q2; Peruvian President impeached...

Colors of the Binh Ngo 2026 Tet festival in the center of Moscow

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From February 16 to March 1, a festival to welcome the Binh Ngo New Year with strong Asian colors is held at nearly 100 entertainment venues... in Moscow (Russian Federation).

3 folk games for the New Year in China

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Card games and chessboards are games that contribute to creating a spring reunion atmosphere in China.

US unexpectedly announces important progress in Ukraine talks

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US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has just announced "significant progress" after the first day of the trilateral talks in Geneva on the Ukraine conflict.

Ms. Sanae Takaichi re-elected Japanese Prime Minister

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Ms. Sanae Takaichi was chosen as Prime Minister in a session of the House of Representatives. The new cabinet will be announced at the end of February 18.

Binh Ngo 2026 promises many fluctuations and breakthroughs

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The year of Binh Ngo 2026 is forecast to be associated with strong fluctuations, but it is also a time of breakthrough and profound change.

France releases oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet after fined millions of USD

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France announced the release of a oil tanker suspected to belong to the Russian shadow fleet after the ship owner agreed to pay a fine of up to millions of euros.

Peruvian President ousted for scandal with Chinese businessman

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The Peruvian Congress has just voted to impeach President José Jerí, ending his short term after only 4 months due to opaque meetings.

Russia declares naval intervention if oil tankers are intercepted

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Russia declared its readiness to deploy navy to break all blockades of oil tankers, and warned that it would take retaliatory measures aimed at European ships.

US completes mineral floor price system to cope with China

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The US has just completed the mineral floor price system to protect Western companies from competitive pressure from China.

Lunar New Year in China and unexpected trends

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Chinese social networks have seen many strange trends in the atmosphere of the 2026 Lunar New Year, both humorous and reflecting the social mood of the festive season.

Russia requests legal documents to stop NATO's expansion to the east

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Russia declares it will resolutely request NATO to document its commitment not to expand eastward instead of verbal promises.

US paints new color for Air Force One special plane

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The design of the US President's presidential plane includes four new colors, replacing traditional color schemes.

Negotiations on Ukraine close after 6 hours: Low breakthrough expectation

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The 3-party talks on a solution for Ukraine between Russia, the US and Ukraine ended in Geneva, Switzerland after 6 hours.

Ukrainian President believes Trump is exerting excessive pressure

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Ukrainian President speaks out saying that Mr. Trump is putting excessive pressure in peace talks.

Tet and dishes symbolizing luck and prosperity

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Tet is the season of cakes, jams, and snacks carrying layers of meaning symbolizing luck, prosperity, and a good start.

YouTube crashes, tens of thousands of users cannot access it

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YouTube encountered an incident that prevented tens of thousands of users in the US, Singapore, Australia and India from accessing it.