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Negotiations on Ukraine close after 6 hours: Low breakthrough expectation

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The 3-party talks on a solution for Ukraine between Russia, the US and Ukraine ended in Geneva, Switzerland after 6 hours.

Ukrainian President believes Trump is exerting excessive pressure

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Ukrainian President speaks out saying that Mr. Trump is putting excessive pressure in peace talks.

Tet and dishes symbolizing luck and prosperity

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Tet is the season of cakes, jams, and snacks carrying layers of meaning symbolizing luck, prosperity, and a good start.

YouTube crashes, tens of thousands of users cannot access it

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YouTube encountered an incident that prevented tens of thousands of users in the US, Singapore, Australia and India from accessing it.

Oil flow through Druzhba paralyzed, Slovakia urgently seeks a way out

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Oil supply disrupted due to the Druzhba line stopping operation, Slovakia is facing a risk of oil shortage.

US sells Venezuelan oil, transfers money to store in a third country

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Hundreds of millions of US dollars earned from Venezuela's oil sales are being held in Qatar.

Americans file for bankruptcy skyrocket

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The pressure of living expenses and overlapping debts is pushing more and more Americans to the final choice: To file for bankruptcy.

Iceland reacts strongly to the joke that it will become a US state

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Icelandic people have signed a petition protesting after the Ambassador nominated by Mr. Trump made sensitive comments about the country's sovereignty.

Ukraine records missile interception rate dropping to record low

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Ukraine's missile interception rate only reached 36% in the first 2 weeks of 2026, the lowest level since the conflict entered a new phase.

South Korea sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison

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South Korea has a new court ruling, marking an important legal turning point related to the political crisis that shocked South Korea.

France accelerates development of Russia's Oreshnik counter-missile

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France promotes long-range missile program in cooperation with European superpowers, after Russia used Oreshnik missiles in the Ukraine conflict.

The first storm in 2026 is expected to be particularly dangerous

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Typhoon Ada - the first storm in 2026 - is moving in an unusual direction in the Philippine Sea, forecast to be particularly dangerous.

President Trump promotes demands, European countries send troops to Greenland

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President Trump is making more and more demands for European countries to send troop groups to Greenland.

US seizes 6th oil tanker involving Venezuela

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US officials said that the arrest of the oil tanker took place without any incidents.

Foreign affairs contribute to creating a solid momentum to bring the country into a new era of development

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Lao Dong respectfully introduces an article about Vietnam's Foreign Affairs by Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

Vietnam is transforming into a constructive partner of the region

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The draft document of the 14th Congress reflects an important shift, bringing Vietnam from a balanced position to a regional constructive role.

Germany decides to prosecute Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage

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The German Supreme Court rejected the appeal of the Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, requesting further criminal prosecution.

Large fire in a slum in the richest district of the Korean capital

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A large fire broke out in a makeshift residential area in Gangnam district, Seoul, South Korea, raising concerns about the risk of spreading.

German Chancellor suddenly changes stance on Russia

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suddenly abandoned his stance of isolating Russia and called for dialogue with Moscow.

US postpones attack on Iran: The real reason in Mr. Trump's decision

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The US temporarily suspends military options on Iran, reflecting the clear impact of regional diplomacy in the face of the risk of widespread conflict.