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US announces record budget for nuclear arsenal
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The White House has submitted to the US Congress a draft military budget for 2027, with a focus on renewing and diversifying strategic nuclear forces.
Pakistan exempts public transport throughout the capital after gasoline and oil price fluctuations
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The Pakistani government announced free public transport in the capital and key provinces for the next 30 days.
Syrian President's European tour: One side needs to meet, one side wants to meet
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's recent European tour is one of the very rare expatriations of this leader since the State regime change in Syria in December 2024.
US-Iran negotiations may depend on the fate of the shot down US pilot
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The US fighter jet crash in Iran raises concerns about the impact on the negotiation process between the two sides.
Vietnam makes responsible contributions in Mekong - Lan Thuong cooperation
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Over the past 10 years, Vietnam has made important contributions in both strategic orientation and specific cooperation initiatives, promoting Mekong - Lan Thuong cooperation and cooperation mechanisms between Mekong and partners.
Pakistan declares open war on Afghanistan
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Pakistan has bombed targets of the Taliban government in major Afghan cities.
US launches strongest sanctions tool, threatening to remove Swiss banks from the USD system
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The US threatens to remove Swiss private bank MBaer from the financial system for allegations of links with Iran, Russia and Venezuela.
The powerful figure behind Mr. Trump's efforts to resolve global conflict
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The two most powerful figures are helping President Donald Trump carry out shuttle diplomacy campaigns to resolve the hottest conflicts on the planet.
Russia announces early construction of nuclear power plant on the Moon
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The Kurchatov Institute affirmed that Russia is holding the advantage to become the first country to build a nuclear energy facility on the surface of the Moon.
EU yields to Hungary, uses Russian oil to rescue Ukraine's budget
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Under pressure from Hungary's veto, the European Union (EU) is choosing a compromise solution to restore crude oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline.
US may increase military pressure on Cuba after sea fire
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The bloody clashes off the coast of Varadero are becoming a trigger for the US to increase direct military pressure on Cuba.
Vietnam firmly supports nuclear disarmament
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Vietnam always has a high sense of responsibility in promoting disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. This message was clearly stated by Ambassador Mai Phan Dung - Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the United Nations, World Trade Organization and other international organizations in Geneva - at the high-level meeting of the Disarmament Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, February 24, 2026 (local time).
UK-France warned of playing with fire if they provide nuclear support to Ukraine
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Former US judge Andrew Napolitano warned that Britain and France are "playing with fire" if they really consider supporting Ukraine in terms of nuclear capabilities.
Oil tanker docks at Cuban port amid US tight blockade
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Besides oil tankers having to turn around, there are still ships believed to have docked at ports in Cuba despite US blockades.
Denmark announces early election amid US-Greenland tensions
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen determined that handling the Greenland crisis would help her increase voter support.
US - Iran ends negotiations with signs of potential
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Negotiations between the US and Iran on the nuclear program have closed without reaching an agreement, although the intermediary Oman assessed significant progress.
Russia speaks out about Cuba shooting down US speedboat
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The Russian side sees that the situation around Cuba is escalating and emphasizes humanitarian issues.
Russia declares it has sufficient resources to block nuclear weapons on their way to Ukraine
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Russia declares it can destroy nuclear weapons transferred to Ukraine during transportation.
Afghanistan - Pakistan escalate airstrikes in retaliation across borders
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Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan flared up again when the two sides simultaneously launched retaliatory cross-border attacks.
China leads the world with 5.32 million patents
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China becomes the first country in the world to surpass the 5 million patent milestone.
