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2nd day of Tet, fireworks explosion kills 12 people in China

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12 people died in a fireworks explosion in Hubei province (China) on the 2nd day of Tet.

El Nino is increasingly difficult to identify

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Climate change forces scientists to change their way of monitoring El Nino.

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz for the first time after more than 40 years

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Iran for the first time announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the 1980s amid tensions with the US.

World 24h: Forecast of the time gold will reach the 5,800 USD mark

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Latest world news 18. 2: ANZ bank forecasts gold price to reach 5,800 USD in Q2; Peruvian President impeached...

Colors of the Binh Ngo 2026 Tet festival in the center of Moscow

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From February 16 to March 1, a festival to welcome the Binh Ngo New Year with strong Asian colors is held at nearly 100 entertainment venues... in Moscow (Russian Federation).

Greenland heats up again: France leads Europe in warning of retaliation against Trump

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Regarding Greenland, the French President declared that Europe will have a coordinated response to Mr. Trump's tax threats to 8 NATO countries.

The first storm in 2026 caused consequences greater than heavy rain and gusts of wind

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Not only stopping at heavy rains and gusts of wind, the first storm in 2026 in the Northwest Pacific storm has left serious consequences.

Russia declares control of settlements in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia

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Russia announced that it has controlled the Privolye settlement in Donetsk and Priluki in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Greenland and the new verbal war on Russia's intentions

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Greenland became the focus of controversy as Russia denied all US accusations of "intentions" to seize control of the island.

Gold price forecast after the strongest year-on-year increase in history

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Experts predict gold prices after a rare increase in the first half of January 2026 - the beginning of the year in the second strongest group in history.

MH370 remains mysterious despite rumors of strange operations from search ships

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In the MH370 search, hopes of finding clues were dashed after the search unit's unusual movement.

World 24h: Forecast of new low pressure forming as Typhoon Nokaen is accelerating

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World news 17.1: Kiev shortens half of electricity, declares state of emergency; Forecast of new low pressure forming as storm Nokaen is accelerating...

Gold is prioritized by global central banks to stockpile more than the USD

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Gold hoarding is being seen by global central banks as an "insurance contract" in a volatile world.

Vietnamese economic diplomacy creates a foundation for sustainable development

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In 2025, Vietnam's economic diplomacy is flexibly deployed in the context of a volatile international economic environment. Vietnam identifies economic diplomacy as an important pillar to maintain a stable foreign environment, expand development space and directly support long-term growth goals.

Pensions in Japan are at risk of falling 20% in the next 30 years

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Faced with pressure from the aging population and shrinking labor force, the Japanese government is promoting pension system reform for the first time in 5 years.

Japan - Korea strengthen ties

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When they first met on the sidelines of the APEC Summit at the end of October last year in South Korea, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed on Mr. Lee Jae Myung's visit to Japan. And Mr. Lee Jae Myung quickly made his visit this week.

Colombia spends 1.68 billion USD to build a shield against drones

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Colombia launched the drone shield project, which is considered a strategic step to address security threats.

Kiev shortens half of electricity, declares state of emergency

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Ukraine faces a harsh winter as its energy system is seriously depleted due to prolonged conflict with Russia.

British Navy launches unmanned helicopter

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The British Royal Navy said that the first large-sized automatic helicopter of this force has completed its first flight.

UK and many countries close embassies in Iran

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Britain, Portugal, New Zealand, Ukraine and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Iran due to concerns about security and the risk of military conflict.