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Trump threatens to impose tariffs on goods from countries selling oil to Cuba
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Mr. Trump signed a decree on January 29 laying the foundation for imposing tariffs on goods from oil suppliers to Cuba.
New foreign policy landscape for Vietnam enters a new era
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The outstanding mark of foreign affairs in 2025 is that we have seized the opportunity, resolved challenges, and contributed to creating a new foreign affairs situation for the country to enter a new era" - Politburo Member, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung emphasized when answering press interviews about outstanding results in foreign affairs work in 2025.
Gold prices plummet, the market loses 3,400 billion USD in just one session
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Gold prices on the morning of January 30 continued to decline after a shocking decrease the day before, causing the gold market to evaporate up to 3,400 billion USD.
Weak La Nina but strong consequences, extreme rain increases by 40%
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La Nina and climate change have fueled catastrophic floods in southern Africa.
President Trump: Russia temporarily stops attacks on Ukraine amidst severe cold
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President Trump said President Putin agreed not to launch attacks on Ukraine during the severe cold spell.
Ukraine expands land strikes to the sea, Russian oil rigs become targets
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Ukrainian long-range UAVs have attacked Russian oil fields in the Caspian Sea three times in just a few days.
Poland refuses to send soldiers to Ukraine, prioritizes protecting NATO's eastern border
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Poland has said it will not participate in the multinational force in Ukraine, stressing its priority to protect the NATO east flank, despite the allies' efforts to promote it.
La Nina for the 5th time in 6 years, aggravating Southeast Asian storms and floods
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The return of La Nina exposes the fragility of food networks and increases risks globally.
US puts security and peace assurance in Ukraine at key stage
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The US has accepted to provide security guarantees to Ukraine for the first time as part of a conflict- resolution agreement with Russia.
The truth about Ukraine's destruction of Russia's Kilo Submarine in the Black Sea
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Ukraine has announced the destruction of Russian subspects in the Black Sea, which has been almost completely disabled, while Russia denies it.
Ukrainian railways face mixed reactions to plans to increase rates
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On December 15, the Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Economy admitted that the country may not be able to avoid increasing transportation while its transportation system is constantly being attacked by Russia.
Russia controls Peschanoye, strategically located on the banks of Gaichur River
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Russian forces have taken control of the Peschanoye settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region and set up a pedestrian crossing on the western bank of the Gaichur River.
The mysterious rock layer under Bermuda could be a new layer of the Earth
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The mysterious rock layer about 20km long may represent a new layer in the Earth's structure.
December cold air signals winter breaks the law
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Unusual signals show that the cold air in December signals a "rule-breaking" winter: Sudden to severe cold, prolonged, and unpredictable for many years.
Forecast of 2 consecutive low pressure areas appearing in the coming days
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2 new low pressure areas are forecast to appear near the Philippines in the second half of December.
World 24h: New low pressure may form near the Philippines during Christmas
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International news 15.12: Russia launches legal action, demands Euroclear to compensate 229 billion USD; New low pressure may form near the Philippines during Christmas...
Advising Vietnamese citizens on the Cambodia - Thailand conflict
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Vietnamese citizens living in border provinces between Cambodia and Thailand.
China completes testing new stealth UAV
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The flight marks an important step forward in China's stealth UAV program.
Japan grants 1.5 million USD to support Vietnam in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods
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Japan announced a $1.5 million aid package to support Vietnam in emergency relief and early recovery from floods.
Russia launches legal action, demands Euroclear compensate 229 billion USD
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The Russian central bank has filed a lawsuit against Euroclear, demanding more than $229 billion in damages, in response to the EU's permanent freeze of Russian assets frozen in Europe.
