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Mr. Trump declares the US wants to reclaim the air base in Afghanistan
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On September 18, US President Donald Trump announced that he wanted to retake the Bagram base in Afghanistan from the Taliban to serve a surveillance strategy.
48 of Mr. Trump's personnel nominations approved by the US Senate
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The US Senate approved President Donald Trump's nomination for personnel by just one vote, after Republicans changed their approval rules.
Germany considers supporting sanctions against Israel
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On September 18, the German Chancellor said that the country had not yet decided whether to support sanctions against Israel or not amid the escalating Gaza war.
British intelligence opens online secret portal to lure Russian spies
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The British Intelligence Agency has revealed an online secret portal for recruiting spies from Russia and many other places, marking a turning point in the national intelligence strategy.
China tests new shipping route across the Arctic
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China's new shipping route promises to shorten transportation time, changing the global geopolitical balance.
China imposes US retaliatory tax rate to 84%
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After the US imposed an import tax of nearly 125% on Chinese goods, Beijing immediately responded with a similar tariff blow and took effect from April 10.
EU - China bring closer together amid tariff tensions
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The European Union (EU) calls on China to coordinate in building a strong and equal global trade system as US countervailing tariffs begin to come into effect.
World 24h: President Donald Trump and Elon Musk disagree on counterpart taxes
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Latest world news 9.4: booming disagreements between Mr. Trump and Elon Musk; Experts make shocking predictions, gold prices may peak at 3,500 USD...
China announces White Book on economic relations with the US
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China published a Whitebook on economic relations with the US, stating that it would respond to the US imposition of tariffs.
An Eastern European country has yet to stop Russian oil
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The Czech Republic has yet to terminate Russian oil despite alternative options.
Russia - US remove barriers in diplomatic relations
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The next meeting between Russia and the US will take place in Istanbul (Türkiye) to improve relations and remove barriers in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Bringing 39 Vietnamese citizens detained in Myanmar back home
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39 Vietnamese citizens detained for violating Myanmar's immigration regulations returned home on the morning of April 9.
US considers withdrawing troops from Europe
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Some NATO officials could not help but worry when information leaked about the US's intention to withdraw about 10,000 soldiers from Europe.
New chapter for Vietnam - Spain trade economic relations
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At the invitation of Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Sanchez paid an official visit to Vietnam from April 8 to 10, 2025.
China ultimately opposes US letter about Panama Canal
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The Chinese Embassy in Panama strongly opposed the latest statement seen as the US's "ultimatum" to the Panama Canal.
Ukraine attacks gas pipeline in Zaporizhzhia
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The Ukrainian attack damaged the gas pipeline and power line in Zaporizhzhia.
Secretly hoarding gold early, Russia saves hundreds of billions of dollars frozen
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Russia is benefiting from buying gold before the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out, helping to offset about a third of the value of assets frozen by the West.
US collects counterpart taxes with 86 countries today, including 125% with China
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86 countries and territories will be subject to countervailing tariffs from the US today (September 9), including a 125% tariff on China.
Russia re-occles strategic village in Kursk province
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Russia has announced that it has re-taken one of the strategic villages controlled by Ukraine in Kursk province.
World 24h: Reasons for the sudden suspension of gas supply to Transnistria
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International news 8.4: Gas supplies to Transnistria were suddenly suspended; Elon Musk lost nearly 135 billion USD due to Mr. Trump's tariffs...