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Gold and silver prices rise as US global tariffs and tensions with Iran
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World gold prices were at 5,108.40 USD/ounce at 3:40 PM on February 20, EST time, up more than 2%.
President Trump may visit China at the end of March
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President Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2 for the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the two largest economies in the world.
Hungary strikes with huge EU loan to Ukraine
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Hungary will block a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union (EU) for Ukraine.
US military airstrikes ship suspected of transporting drugs, 3 dead
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The US military again launched an airstrike targeting a ship suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, killing 3 people.
Strong bomb typhoon forecast this weekend
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Extremely strong winter storms like nor'easter combined with "bomb cyclones" will attack a series of cities in the northeastern United States.
Gold price approaches 5,000 USD/ounce amidst global instability
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World gold prices are approaching the 5,000 USD/ounce mark as geopolitical risks, economic conflicts and global instability show no signs of cooling down.
Series of IS fighters escape prison
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The prison break in eastern Syria has raised security concerns as IS fighters escape.
Ukraine stops placing more German attack drones
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Ukraine has temporarily not placed any new orders for German Helsing attack drones.
Mr. Trump declares he no longer thinks purely about peace
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Mr. Trump said he no longer thinks "purely about peace" in the context of tensions surrounding Greenland.
Russia agrees to sell Serbia's largest oil and gas company
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Russian shareholders of Serbia's largest oil and gas company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) agreed to sell shares to a large Hungarian energy corporation.
International trust placed on the 14th Party Congress
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The 14th National Party Congress (from January 19-25) will discuss, give opinions and approve many particularly important draft documents, which are of long-term orientation for the country's development. International friends in Vietnam also expressed their belief in the success of the 14th Congress.
US deploys military aircraft to Greenland, Denmark increases troops
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The US and Denmark are increasing their military presence in Greenland as Mr. Trump promotes the idea of controlling this strategic Arctic island.
BRICS considers interconnecting digital currency to reduce dependence on the USD
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BRICS considers connecting national digital currencies, paving the way for gradually reducing the role of the USD.
Spreading the message about the 14th Party Congress to global readers
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International reporters affirmed that they will strive to truthfully and objectively convey the contents and policies of the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, contributing to spreading the message of peace, friendship and social progress to global readers.
Ukraine deploys new air defense system
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new air defense system using interceptor drones.
Russia pushes back Ukrainian army from the banks of the Dnepr river near Kherson
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Russia declares it is pushing Ukrainian armed units away from the right bank of the Dnepr River in the Kherson region.
Greenland reveals worrying "Achilles' heel
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Below the kilometers-thick ice blocks of Greenland, a "deadly weakness" is silently promoting the melting process faster than expected.
Venezuelan oil offered for sale at cheaper prices to Chinese customers
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Venezuelan oil devaluation is expected to be delivered in the second half of April 2026.
US declares Europe incapable of protecting Greenland
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The US believes that European countries are not capable of protecting Greenland from external threats, affirming that Washington needs to directly control to ensure security.
China restores rare gold-plated armor in ancient Tang Dynasty tombs
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China restores the only gold-plated armor left over from the Tang Dynasty.
