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World 24h: Record heat covers the United States

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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...

The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals

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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.

8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died

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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.

Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz

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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.

The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries

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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.

Vietnam speaks out about US opening trade investigation with 16 partners

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Vietnam's economy operates fully and synchronously according to the laws of the market economy and many countries have recognized Vietnam's market economy status.

World 24h: Turkey proposes new oil pipeline

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World news 19. 3: Ukraine uses up to 500 types of drones, domestic goods absolutely dominate; Turkey proposes new oil pipeline ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects information that Vietnam provided 60 tons of aid to Iran

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On March 19, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang denied information that Vietnam provided 60 tons of aid to Iran.

Russian oil tanker heading towards China suddenly turns around in the South China Sea

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A Russian oil tanker intended to go to China has turned around in the South China Sea and rushed to India after New Delhi increased imports from Moscow.

Vietnam opens aspiration registration, ready to protect citizens in the Middle East

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The situation of Vietnamese people in the Middle East was informed by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang at the regular press conference on the afternoon of March 19.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaks out about Chu Dang Khoa's arrest in South Africa for rhino horn smuggling

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According to the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in South Africa is continuing to closely coordinate with South African functional agencies to handle the case.

Iran demands UAE compensation for supporting attacks

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Iran accused the UAE of supporting its attacks, demanded compensation for damages and emphasized responsibility under international law.

Russian oil pours into Southeast Asia, breaking record amidst Hormuz congestion

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Russian oil is pouring massively into Asia, with Southeast Asia being the largest destination in March, as the Strait of Hormuz is squeezing supply.

Thailand elects Mr. Anutin as 32nd Prime Minister

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On March 19, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul was officially elected by the National Assembly as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand.

US considers possibility of seizing all Iranian nuclear fuel

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The White House confirmed that the US does not rule out the possibility of deploying a campaign to seize all nuclear materials in Iran.

Turkey proposes new oil pipeline that could replace the Strait of Hormuz

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Turkey proposes expanding the oil pipeline from Iraq to Basra, to resolve the global energy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel masterminds assassination of Iranian leaders, US only supports

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Israel unexpectedly became the main force in the assassinations of Iranian high-ranking officials, while the US only played a supporting role.

Mr. Macron reveals about Europe's largest warship

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Mr. Macron informed on March 18 that Europe's largest warship will be named "France Libre".

Russian ship carrying hundreds of tons of fuel freely drifts, 5 EU countries urgently call for action

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5 European Union (EU) leaders urged urgent handling of drifting Russian ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), warning of environmental disaster.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Donetsk

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Russian forces on March 18 controlled the Aleksandrovka settlement in Donetsk through decisive offensive operations.