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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: Gold prices heat up again

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Latest world news 20. 2: Mr. Trump asks the US government to release UFO files; Gold prices reverse and heat up again,...

Ukraine expects military export breakthrough despite prolonged conflict

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Ukraine allows the resumption of defense exports, estimated at several billion USD, and considers imposing taxes to increase revenue for the military amid the prolonged conflict with Russia.

Former South Korean President says life sentence is politically motivated

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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said that the life sentence is a political retaliation, but still apologized for imposing martial law.

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.

Ukrainian military aid and controversial reality

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A Russian reserve lieutenant colonel believes that military aid packages for Ukraine have consequences for Kiev.

Russia declares attack on important infrastructure of Ukrainian army

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Russia has attacked energy and transport infrastructure serving the activities of the Ukrainian army, along with enemy deployment points and command posts.