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Opening up new opportunities, mobilizing resources to serve the country

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On April 11, Politburo Member, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his wife, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, began a working trip to attend the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-152) in Istanbul (Turkey), conducted a number of bilateral activities in Turkey and paid an official visit to the Republic of Italy.

Russia warns of consequences if Britain intercepts ships in the English Channel

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The Russian Ambassador to the UK warned that any act of interfering with ships in the English Channel could have legal and political consequences.

The first European country to accept self-driving car software from Elon Musk company

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The decision paves the way for self-driving technology to penetrate the European market with strict safety standards.

Estonia reveals reason for not capturing Russian oil tanker in the Baltic

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Estonia said that the arrest of the Russian oil tanker in the Baltic is too risky.

US President admits it is not easy to open the Strait of Hormuz

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US President Donald Trump admits opening the Strait of Hormuz is not an easy task in the context of escalating regional conflict.

US announces destruction of 9 Iranian naval ships

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The US attack campaign continued to escalate, causing heavy losses to Iranian forces.

Iran still has a strategic card that could strike at the US

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Iran still holds in its hands an unofficially used strategic card of paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz, which could lead to a shock to gasoline and oil prices in the US.

Ukraine supports UAV shielding in the Middle East, blocking attacks from Iran

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The British Prime Minister confirmed that he will send Ukrainian air defense experts to the Gulf region to assist in intercepting Iranian drone attacks.

Vietnam confidently enters the term of membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council 2026-2028

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Vietnam's excellent completion of its term as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the period 2023-2025 and continued re-election for the term 2026-2028 with 180 votes in favor - the highest in the Asia-Pacific region, is an important milestone of Vietnam's multilateral foreign policy in the new era.

US, Israel and Iran: New battle between old rivals

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After 8 months, war broke out again between the US and Israel with Iran. This second war has many differences compared to the previous one.

Moment Iranian missile attacks Israel

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Iran launched a series of missiles and drones targeting US and Israeli military bases, directly affecting 10 Middle Eastern countries.

Russian oil tanker intercepted by Belgium and France join forces

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Russian oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet intercepted by Belgium and France in the North Sea.

Conspiracy to sabotage 2 Russian gas pipelines in the Black Sea discovered

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Russia discovers sabotage plot targeting TurkStream and Blue Stream gas pipelines.

Crowds of Americans oppose attack on Iran, only 27% support

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Only 27% of Americans surveyed support airstrikes on Iran, while the majority oppose or hesitate about this military campaign.

Mr. Trump announces US casualties, declares continued operation in Iran

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Mr. Trump affirmed that the US goal is not yet completed and the military campaign continues.

Oil prices soar, stocks plummet due to Middle East instability

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Oil prices rose sharply on March 2 and stocks fell sharply as the military conflict in the Middle East is expected to last for weeks.

Israel mobilizes 100,000 reservists, preparing for prolonged conflict scenario

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced plans to summon 100,000 reservists to increase combat readiness on many fronts.

Iran fires missiles at 8 countries with important US military bases

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A series of missiles and drones from Iran have aimed directly at US and Israeli military bases, pushing the entire region into a comprehensive security crisis.

Russian air defense shoots down 84 Ukrainian UAVs in 3 hours

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Russia said that air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 84 fixed-wing drones of Ukraine within 3 hours.

Oil tanker paralyzed in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia warns of global oil shock

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At least 3 oil tankers were damaged, more than 200 ships anchored in the tense Hormuz Strait due to Iranian war, while Russia warned of a global oil price shock.