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Iran drops naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, world oil prices fluctuate

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The Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil and gas transportation route - was mined by Iran, causing global oil prices to fluctuate violently.

Russia could collect tens of billions of USD more when the market is disrupted by the Iranian conflict

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Russia emerged as a major beneficiary when the Iran conflict disrupted the global energy market.

Cuban doctor leaves Guyana amidst waves of change spreading across the Caribbean

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Cuban doctors as well as nurses and medical technicians are being allowed by Cuban authorities to withdraw from Guyana.

Typhoon forecast near the East Sea from March to August

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It is forecast that there will be about 6-14 storms near the East Sea in the next 5 months, in the context of weak La Nina officially ending.

Europe points out the only winning side in the Middle East conflict

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On March 10, the President of the European Council said that Russia is the only winner in the Middle East conflict as oil prices rise and attention to the Ukraine conflict decreases.

Ukraine loses more than 4.2 billion USD in aid from Europe

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Ukraine lost more than 4.2 billion USD in aid from Europe in 2025 due to failing to meet mandatory reform conditions.

Cambodia receives 18 prisoners of war returned by Thailand

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The handover of prisoners of war takes place in the context of Thailand and Cambodia cooling down tensions after weeks of prolonged border conflict.

Super typhoon with destructive winds and the most notable weather events of 2025

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A series of extreme weather records from blizzards, hot suns to super typhoons were repeatedly broken globally in 2025.

600-year-old giant merchant ship salvaged changes maritime history

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The remains of a 15th-century merchant ship have just been found intact at the bottom of the Danish sea, revealing the unprecedented enormous scale of medieval commerce.

Spaceflight causes Vietnamese-born female astronaut to fall into severe depression

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Amanda Nguyen revealed that she fell into serious depression after facing fierce criticism and harassment from public opinion after Blue Origin's flight.

Vietnam - US towards a safe and prosperous future

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2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations. This is not only a journey of achievements, but also a solid foundation for the two countries to move forward together, with a long-term vision and belief in cooperation for the future.

Ukraine launches a fleet of UAV airstrikes against Russia on a large scale

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A series of areas in Russia, including the capital Moscow, were attacked by Ukrainian UAVs on the night of December 30, but most were shot down.

The first country in the world to abolish paper death notices

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The digital age closes the 400-year history of postal services in the Nordic country of Denmark.

Gold prices in 2026 are unpredictable as 4 major drivers dominate the market

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Gold prices in 2026 are forecast to be affected by 4 major pillars.

21st EU country to use the euro from 2026

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On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the common currency of the European Union (EU).

India surpasses Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the world

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The Indian government said that it has surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world with a scale of 4.18 trillion USD.

US major bank loses $1.2 billion after leaving Russia

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US banking group Citigroup admits to losing more than 1 billion USD after withdrawing from Russia.

Germany shaken by bank robbery overnight

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The theft occurred in Germany when subjects drilled through concrete walls, broke into a bank's tunnel and stole tens of millions of euros.

Extreme weather causes Asia to bear most of the global disaster in 2025

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Four of the 6 major global weather disasters in 2025 occurred in Asia.

Russia successfully prevents Ukrainian soldiers from breaking into Kupyansk

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Units of the Western Operations Group of Russia have prevented Ukrainian forces from trying to break into the Kupyansk area.