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Switzerland tightens bank capital, demanding UBS to increase more than 20 billion USD
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Swiss bank UBS has expressed opposition to the Swiss government's proposal related to increasing capital requirements.
World 24h: Risk of earthquakes of over 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days
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Latest world news 23. 4: Gold prices lose momentum as market reverses; Risk of earthquakes of more than 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days...
Vietnam is providing Iran with technical information for cargo ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Ministry of Construction and related businesses to provide Iran with technical information on Vietnamese cargo ships to pass through Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz: Mine clearance could take up to half a year
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The risk of mines causing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route, to be paralyzed for a long time, raises great concerns about security and energy.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about the restoration of President Ho Chi Minh statue in Mexico
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico is closely coordinating with the Mexican city government to restore the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.
Shooting at a pyramid in Mexico, 5 casualties
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The shooting shocked a famous tourist destination, raising concerns about security at crowded cultural sites in Mexico.
Russia inspects 7,983 ships as the Baltic Sea becomes a hotspot for sabotage
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7,983 ships entering Russian ports have been inspected since mid-2025, after a series of incidents suspected of external interference, especially in the Baltic Sea.
Hormuz paralyzed, key oil exporter in the Middle East declares force majeure
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Kuwait has continued to declare a state of force majeure with shipments of crude oil and refined products due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Hungary reviews Russia's Paks II nuclear power project, price doubled
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The new Hungarian government announced that it will comprehensively review Russia's Paks II nuclear power plant project, amid double costs.
Tim Cook will resign as Apple CEO
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Apple announced on April 20 that Tim Cook will resign as CEO in September and hand over the highest position to veteran personnel John Ternus.
German auto industry shifts to weapons production
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Germany's auto industry is shifting its focus from manufacturing automobiles and components to weapons manufacturing due to reduced demand and increased militarization in Europe.
Iran reveals nuclear orientation amid international pressure over enriched uranium
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Iran affirms nuclear development within the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and does not give up the right to enrich uranium.
Russia announces dismissal of nearly 7,300 Ukrainian soldiers in one week
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The Ukrainian army has lost nearly 7,300 soldiers, including foreign mercenaries, in the area of Russia's special military operations in the past week.
The strongest El Nino in 140 years may appear globally from May
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China warns strong El Nino could exacerbate global fossil fuel crisis.
World 24h: Reasons for the sharp reversal of gold prices
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Latest world news 20. 4: Gold prices reverse sharply after a new incident; Hungarian Prime Minister unexpectedly gives the green light for a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine...
Israel warns Lebanese people not to approach the border area
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The travel restriction order was issued by Israel as the situation in southern Lebanon still poses a risk of conflict despite a ceasefire.
Founder Museum Exhibition: Virtual reality experience about American history
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Hanoi - The Founders Museum exhibition aims to honor founders and important events in history that shaped the independent journey of the United States.
Chinese warships may be equipped with 5G upgraded antennas made of cheap paper
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Photo paper 5G antennas help reduce material costs by more than 95%, opening up the possibility of large-scale network deployment on Chinese warships.
Major fire at a key oil refinery in Russia, Tuapse port seriously damaged
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A large-scale fire occurred at the Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region (Russia) after a Ukrainian drone attack.
7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan, tsunami warning up to 3m high
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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan, leading to a tsunami warning of up to 3m, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
