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Vietnam's early election decision highly appreciated
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Many international scholars believe that Vietnam's organization of elections for National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term earlier than usual is a strategic decision, helping to soon consolidate the leadership apparatus and create motivation for development goals in the new stage.
Hormuz Strait becomes the focus of the war
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The war between the US and Israel with Iran enters its third week with a new fierce focus being the Hormuz Strait - one of the main arteries of the global energy supply chain.
Prime Minister requests Japan to support Vietnam in energy and gasoline
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The Prime Minister requested Japan to support Vietnam in energy, specifically gasoline and oil, in the context of the Middle East conflict affecting the crude oil supply chain.
US allows Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Treasury Secretary announced the permission for Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil supplies to the world.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
The lucky jacket helped Mr. Zelensky score points in the meeting with Mr. Trump
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Few people expected that the small detail on the back of Mr. Zelensky's black shirt during the meeting with Mr. Trump would be of great significance.
Morning news 20.8: Tropical depression forecast to continuously appear around the East Sea
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Morning news on August 20: Officially connected to the power grid of Plant No. 1 of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant to expand; Tropical depression forecast to continuously appear around the East Sea;...
Forecast of a super earthquake that far exceeded any major earthquake in history
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The San Andreas fault could trigger a world-class earthquake greater than any recorded.
EU silently increases purchases of Russian gas, billions of USD still flow to Moscow
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The EU spent up to $8.6 billion on Russian gas imports in the first half of 2025, up 9.4% year-on-year.
World 24h: Forecast of low pressure connecting low pressure around the East Sea
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World news 19.8: Ukraine is once again given 100 million USD to save the gas crisis; Forecast of low pressure connecting to low pressure around the East Sea...
Europe faces the risk of paying a heavy price when reviving plans to send troops to Ukraine
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Despite a series of warnings from Russia, some European countries have decided to revive plans to send troops to Ukraine.
North Korean leaders talk about the possibility of expanding nuclear capabilities
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Speaking during the naval visit, Mr. Kim Jong-un affirmed that the security environment forces North Korea to expand its nuclear capabilities.
Hungary refuses military aid, threatens to cut off power to Ukraine
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On August 18, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto warned that Ukraine is at risk of power outages after a recent attack on the Russian oil pipeline.
Incorrect calculation on Russian gas, Finland loses tens of millions of euros
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Finland miscalculated when importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of Russian gas.
US cancels 6,000 student visas in immigration tightening campaign
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The US State Department has just confirmed that it has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas for violating the law and staying for a period of time.
Heavy rain continues in northern China, death toll continues to increase
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Prolonged heavy rains caused severe flooding in many northern Chinese localities, causing further human losses.
US resolutely refuses military aid to Ukraine
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Despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a halt in military aid, Ukraine is still trying to convince Washington to make other security commitments.
Mr. Trump pledges to ensure security for Ukraine
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US President Donald Trump has pledged to participate in ensuring Ukraine's security in any peace deal, although details are still unclear.
Storm Erin rises back to level 4, a chain of offshore islands urgently evacuated
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Hurricane Erin has strengthened and expanded, with people evacuating from the Outer Banks - a strip of barrier islands located off the coast of North Carolina, USA.
Ukraine receives another $100 million to save from gas crisis
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Norway will provide Ukraine with nearly $100 million to buy gas to save the winter energy crisis.
