World last week: Russia establishes unmanned force

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Russia announced the establishment of a force of unmanned systems, Mr. Donald Trump wants to shut down the US government... are notable news of the past week.

Russia withdraws troops and weapons from Syria

Russia is withdrawing troops and equipment from the frontline in northern Syria, including sending hardware and senior officers home. However, Moscow insists it is not withdrawing from its two main military bases, Hmeimim and Tartus, and will maintain a presence there.

Satellite imagery shows Antonov AN-124 transport aircraft operating from the Hmeimim base, with some flights believed to be to Libya. Russian equipment and forces are being redeployed in line with the situation on the ground, while military bases remain strategically important in the Mediterranean.

Russia announces plans to create new military unit

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced plans to create the "Unmanned Systems Force", which is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025 under the orders of President Vladimir Putin.

The Russian military currently uses more than 3,500 drones a day, with supplies increasing 23-fold by 2024 compared to the previous year. President Putin has ordered increased drone production and training of operators to develop the technology, integrate artificial intelligence and improve combat effectiveness.

Former Chinese official executed for corruption

On December 17, China executed Li Jianping, 64, former secretary of the Party Work Committee of the Hohhot Economic Development Zone. He was convicted of embezzlement of more than 3 billion yuan ($412 million), including bribery, embezzlement of public funds, and collusion with a criminal organization.

The death sentence, approved by the Supreme People's Court, marks a bold step in Beijing's anti-corruption campaign, which has seen a number of high-ranking officials and business leaders punished severely in the past.

Trump and Elon Musk join forces to demand US government shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have called for a temporary funding bill to be rejected, demanding a government shutdown unless provisions they call a "gift to Democrats" are removed.

Elon Musk, who has been nominated to head the Government Performance Board, said it was necessary to shut down the government until January 20, 2025. The declaration sent Congress into chaos, with the House postponing a vote and Democrats warning of dire consequences.

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Russia exposes gas pipeline sabotage suspect

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian saboteurs were arrested in Slovakia while carrying a map of the country's gas infrastructure.

Russia launches missile attack directly into the center of Kiev, Ukraine

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The Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has killed many people and damaged many embassies.

Putin rejects comments that Russia is weakening

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President Vladimir Putin said that arguments about a weakening Russia were exaggerated.

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Hanoi has the first case of Japanese encephalitis of the year, the number of COVID-19 cases doubled in the same period

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Billiards legend suddenly passes away while resting at hotel

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Famous Taiwanese billiards player Chang Jung-lin suddenly passed away while resting at a hotel.

Civil servants wear life jackets, cross the river to the capital's only island commune

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Hanoi - At 6am, when the sun had not yet risen, the first ferries at Chu Minh Wharf took officers and civil servants across the Red River to Minh Chau island commune.

2 apartments in the middle of the city owe more than 400 red books to people in Quang Ninh

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Quang Ninh - More than 400 households have moved to both apartment buildings in Hong Gai ward, Quang Ninh province for a long time but have not yet received their red books.

Russia exposes gas pipeline sabotage suspect

Ngọc Vân |

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian saboteurs were arrested in Slovakia while carrying a map of the country's gas infrastructure.

Russia launches missile attack directly into the center of Kiev, Ukraine

Song Minh |

The Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has killed many people and damaged many embassies.

Putin rejects comments that Russia is weakening

Bùi Đức |

President Vladimir Putin said that arguments about a weakening Russia were exaggerated.