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US sanctioned oil tanker transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf
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Amidst more than 540 international ships stranded due to war, 3 oil tankers on the US blacklist successfully transported 5 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf.
Kim Jong Un and his daughter sit in North Korea's new tank for military exercises
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North Korean President Kim Jong Un shows off new tanks in a large-scale exercise, emphasizing combat and modern defense capabilities.
US reveals the fate of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil adrift at sea
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans to lift temporary sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stuck at sea to cool down energy prices.
Mr. Trump recalls Pearl Harbor event in talks with Japanese Prime Minister
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In a meeting at the White House, Mr. Trump frankly shared the reasons why the US keeps its military plan in Iran secret from partner countries.
EU avoids being deeply drawn into direct confrontation in Iranian conflict
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The European Union (EU) summit has just concluded without making any military support commitments for the military campaign in Iran.
Nord Stream trials wartime law in Europe
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Suspicions of the role of a former Ukrainian soldier in the Nord Stream incident challenge wartime law in Europe.
Vietnam leads in choosing to live frugally abroad in 2026
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Vietnam is considered one of the places that can live comfortably abroad without high income.
Cuba in an unprecedented fuel blockade from the US
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Cuba's economy is falling into a state of paralysis as new US sanctions completely cut off energy supplies.
Europe considers ways to escape US dependence after Greenland shock
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Mr. Trump's ambition to annex Greenland forces Europe to seriously consider building its own "nuclear umbrella".
Oil tanker market faces a crossroads as Russia's oil sanctions tighten
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Old oil tanker prices rise sharply as Russia urgently collects goods in the market to expand its "dark fleet" ahead of new sanctions.
Traditional Tet games in Japan
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The folk games at the beginning of the year reflect belief, wishes for good luck and the spirit of reunion in Japanese culture.
Prediction of 4 zodiac signs facing storms in the Year of the Horse 2026
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In the year of Binh Ngo 2026, the four zodiac signs predicted to suffer the most storms are Ngo, Dau, Ty and Mao.
Hungary seeks new route to transport Russian oil amid deadlock with Ukraine
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Hungary and Slovakia have just proposed to Croatia to support the transportation of Russian oil through the Adriatic pipeline as the vital route through Ukraine remains blocked.
Greenland and Ukraine after the Munich Security Conference
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Many major issues, including the Greenland crisis and the Ukraine conflict, remain unresolved after the Munich Security Conference ended.
Lunar New Year brings Chinese culture to spread strongly to the world
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Going beyond the Chinese community, Lunar New Year 2026 becomes a global cultural meeting point, with the year of Binh Ngo connecting tradition and modernity.
Russian nuclear power project in Turkey completes 99% of the first reactor
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The first reactor of the Akkuyu plant, a Russian nuclear power project built in Turkey, has been 99% completed.
Polish - Swedish submarine cables under the Baltic Sea suddenly paralyzed
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The underwater power cable under the Baltic Sea connecting Poland and Sweden suddenly stopped operating last week.
US intercepts oil tankers protesting blockade order
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The US military announced that its forces had intercepted the oil tanker Veronica III flying the Panamanian flag in the Indian Ocean.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of closing Russia's oil valves for political reasons
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Hungarian Foreign Minister accuses Ukraine of continuing to block Russian oil supplies to Hungary.
Russia shoots down more than 120 Ukrainian UAVs intruding into territory within 5 hours
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Russian air defense forces intercepted and shot down 123 fixed-wing UAVs of Ukraine in many areas in just a short time.
