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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.
Acting Prime Minister of Thailand protects Ms. Paetongtarn before the fateful verdict
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The Acting Prime Minister of Thailand called on the public to put their trust in Ms. Paetongtarn and the Pheu Thai Party before the historic verdict of the Constitutional Court.
Mr. Trump sends a strong message to Ukraine about Crimea and NATO
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US President Donald Trump said Ukraine could not reclaim Crimea or join NATO, right before the US meeting on August 18.
Russia - US meet at the top, bilateral relations exchange
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The first meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during Trump's second term has many differences compared to the two times they met in 2018 and 2019.
Storm Erin makes first impact, forecast to intensify again and threaten to strengthen by midweek
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Hurricane Erin - a rapidly intensifying storm over the weekend into a super typhoon - will continue to maintain its strong intensity this week.
The mystery of 87-year-old Chinese painting disappears with a young wife and a huge family background
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Pham Tang, one of the most famous names in Chinese painting and calligraphy, is said to have been forced to leave home by his young wife, and his huge fortune has also evaporated.
Hamas denies Israel's illegal migration plan in Gaza
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Israel's plan to relocate civilians in Gaza is facing strong opposition from Hamas and causing international concern.
Spain struggles with 20 forest fires amid hot weather
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Thousands of firefighters and Spanish military forces are being mobilized to deal with the fierce fires.
Unprecedented major protest shakes Israel, 1 million people take to the streets to demand a ceasefire
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Nearly 500,000 people took part in the protest in Tel Aviv, and 1 million people took part in the nationwide protests on August 17.
Mr. Zelensky and a group of European leaders visit the US to meet with Mr. Trump today
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On August 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and many European leaders went to the US to meet with President Donald Trump.
More Huaning low pressure as the tropical depression of the East Sea is heading towards the Gulf of Tonkin
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While the tropical depression in the East Sea is moving towards the Gulf of Tonkin, a new depression has strengthened into tropical depression Huaning.
La Nina lurks at the end of summer, heavy rain and storms, unusual weather
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La Nina is likely to return in the second half of 2025, causing global weather to enter a period of strong fluctuations with heavy storms.
Pheu Thai Party denies Mr. Thaksin's secret agreement with Thai court to save Paetongtarn's daughter
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There are rumors that former Prime Minister Thaksin secretly negotiated with the Thai Constitutional Court to influence the upcoming verdict on Ms. Paetongtarn, his daughter.
World 24h: The first super typhoon of the 2025 typhoon season sets a historical record when it first appeared
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World news 17.8: Russian energy exports skyrocket after more than 3 years of conflict in Ukraine; As soon as it appeared, the first super typhoon of the 2025 typhoon season set a historic record...
Shooting at restaurant in US, 36 bullet shells seized
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3 people died, 8 people were injured in a shooting at a restaurant in New York, USA on August 17.
A US-Russia-Ukraine tripartite meeting is likely to take place next week
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Many diplomatic signals suggest that the US could become the venue for the US-Russia-Ukraine tripartite summit next week.
