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US sets conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow

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The US Secretary of State declared that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen "immediately tomorrow" if Iran stops maritime threats.

Mr. Trump compares British warships to toys amidst NATO rift

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Mr. Trump expressed disappointment with the level of engagement of NATO allies in the Middle East and made frank comments about the British Navy.

US considers withdrawing weapons intended to deliver to Ukraine to focus on the Middle East

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The Pentagon is considering shifting from military aid to Ukraine to the Middle East amid US strategic priorities changing.

Russia believes the West implicitly supports the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline

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The Russian Foreign Minister said that Western intelligence has implicitly backed the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline and expressed regret at Europe's silence.

US President continues to extend sanctions against Russia

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US President Donald Trump has just decided to extend some sanctions against Russia for another year based on allegations related to the election process.

Russian air defense shoots down more than 120 Ukrainian UAVs in just 6 hours

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Russian air defense forces shot down 120 fixed-wing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) of Ukraine within 6 hours in the late afternoon of February 18.

4 famous horses in Chinese culture

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The image of the horse is associated with many historical events and legends of China and is one of the lucky beliefs.

Russian President declares he does not accept US sanctions against Cuba

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Russian President Vladimir Putin receives Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla at the Kremlin amid pressure to block Cuba from the US.

China becomes the focus after robot show on New Year's Day

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China's humanoid robot performance attracted attention in the technology world about the country's rapid progress in the robotics industry.

Ukraine unexpectedly loses oil supplies from the EU amidst cold winter

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While Ukraine is mired in an energy crisis, Hungary and Slovakia suddenly stopped exporting diesel oil to Kiev.

Vietnam changes role from cheap factory to high-tech center

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Vietnam is gradually positioning itself as a high-tech manufacturing center of the region, a link in the global semiconductor industry.

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).

3 folk games for the New Year in China

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Card games and chessboards are games that contribute to creating a spring reunion atmosphere in China.

US unexpectedly announces important progress in Ukraine talks

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US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has just announced "significant progress" after the first day of the trilateral talks in Geneva on the Ukraine conflict.

Ms. Sanae Takaichi re-elected Japanese Prime Minister

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Ms. Sanae Takaichi was chosen as Prime Minister in a session of the House of Representatives. The new cabinet will be announced at the end of February 18.

Binh Ngo 2026 promises many fluctuations and breakthroughs

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The year of Binh Ngo 2026 is forecast to be associated with strong fluctuations, but it is also a time of breakthrough and profound change.