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President Donald Trump orders 10% global tax
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On February 20, President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all imports into the US after a Supreme Court ruling.
Gold prices rise, revealing the countries that buy and sell gold the most
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Amidst strong gold prices, China and Poland bought the most gold, and the Philippines sold the most.
Vietnam tops the promising destination for FDI in Asia in 2026
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Stepping into 2026, Vietnam continues to be assessed by international investors as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for long-term investment capital.
Russia controls 8 more Ukrainian settlements in the past week
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In the week from February 14-20, Russian forces controlled 8 settlements in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.
Trump's counterpart tax was rejected by the US Supreme Court
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On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled that Mr. Trump had violated federal law by unilaterally imposing a global counterpart tax.
World 24h: Dangerous forecast for the first storm in 2026
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Latest world news 16.1: The first storm in 2026 is expected to be particularly dangerous; Germany decides to prosecute Ukrainian suspects in the Nord Stream sabotage...
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Britain raises retirement age for reserve forces to 65
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Britain will strengthen the army's reserves by raising the maximum age at which military personnel who have been discharged from the army can be mobilized by another 10 years to 65 years old.
Historic tropical depression may appear in the middle of winter
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For the first time since 1850, the Eastern Pacific is facing the possibility of a low pressure area in January.
US deploys aircraft carrier fleet to the Middle East, revealing new combat scenario
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The US confirmed that it is deploying large-scale naval forces and considering more proactive combat options in the context of increasing regional tensions.
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.
