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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers flowers at the Monument to President Ho Chi Minh in Moscow

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the high-level Vietnamese delegation offered flowers at the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the capital of Russia.

Gold prices fall by more than 5%, wiping out the upward momentum from the beginning of 2026 amid Iranian war

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Gold prices fell more than 5%, wiping out all gains from the beginning of 2026, amid tense Iranian warfare.

Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die

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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.

Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low

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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy

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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.

Historic tropical depression may appear in the middle of winter

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For the first time since 1850, the Eastern Pacific is facing the possibility of a low pressure area in January.

US deploys aircraft carrier fleet to the Middle East, revealing new combat scenario

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The US confirmed that it is deploying large-scale naval forces and considering more proactive combat options in the context of increasing regional tensions.

US sells Venezuelan oil, transfers money to store in a third country

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Hundreds of millions of US dollars earned from Venezuela's oil sales are being held in Qatar.

Americans file for bankruptcy skyrocket

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The pressure of living expenses and overlapping debts is pushing more and more Americans to the final choice: To file for bankruptcy.

Iceland reacts strongly to the joke that it will become a US state

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Icelandic people have signed a petition protesting after the Ambassador nominated by Mr. Trump made sensitive comments about the country's sovereignty.

Ukraine records missile interception rate dropping to record low

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Ukraine's missile interception rate only reached 36% in the first 2 weeks of 2026, the lowest level since the conflict entered a new phase.

South Korea sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison

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South Korea has a new court ruling, marking an important legal turning point related to the political crisis that shocked South Korea.

France accelerates development of Russia's Oreshnik counter-missile

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France promotes long-range missile program in cooperation with European superpowers, after Russia used Oreshnik missiles in the Ukraine conflict.

The first storm in 2026 is expected to be particularly dangerous

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Typhoon Ada - the first storm in 2026 - is moving in an unusual direction in the Philippine Sea, forecast to be particularly dangerous.

President Trump promotes demands, European countries send troops to Greenland

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President Trump is making more and more demands for European countries to send troop groups to Greenland.

US seizes 6th oil tanker involving Venezuela

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US officials said that the arrest of the oil tanker took place without any incidents.

Foreign affairs contribute to creating a solid momentum to bring the country into a new era of development

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Lao Dong respectfully introduces an article about Vietnam's Foreign Affairs by Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

Vietnam is transforming into a constructive partner of the region

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The draft document of the 14th Congress reflects an important shift, bringing Vietnam from a balanced position to a regional constructive role.

Germany decides to prosecute Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage

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The German Supreme Court rejected the appeal of the Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, requesting further criminal prosecution.

Large fire in a slum in the richest district of the Korean capital

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A large fire broke out in a makeshift residential area in Gangnam district, Seoul, South Korea, raising concerns about the risk of spreading.