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Russian oil tankers are still busy crossing the English Channel despite UK warnings
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More than 20 sanctioned ships belonging to Russia's "dark fleet" have passed through British waters since the country allowed the military to seize ships.
US announces $166 billion reciprocal tax refund procedure
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The US is accelerating reciprocal tax refunds worth up to 166 billion USD, but warns that the processing process could take up to 45 days.
US to review relations with NATO after Iran conflict
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The prolonged Iran conflict is causing the US to reconsider its role in NATO and the possibility of military cooperation with European allies.
Many European countries refuse to support the US in the Iran war
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Many European countries say no to US military proposals, pushing transatlantic relations into an unprecedented period of tension.
President Trump announces the time to stop attacking Iran
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Mr. Trump signaled the end of the military campaign, while the conflict is still escalating and negotiations are unclear.
Cold air moves quickly, the coldest places during Tet
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Cold air is moving southward, covering many areas right during the Lunar New Year (February 15-19).
Russia shoots down a series of Ukrainian UAVs at night
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Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed at least 20 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Russian territory overnight.
Vietnam emerges as a new Asian tiger candidate
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Vietnam maintains impressive growth momentum, gradually affirming its position as a rising economy in Asia.
Vietnam-US bridge spans across the Pacific
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30 years after the normalization of relations, Vietnam and the United States are entering a new phase - where culture, creativity and the young generation are gradually becoming the most sustainable bridges. In Lao Dong's New Year's conversation with US Ambassador Marc E. Knapper before he ended his term in Vietnam, those bridges appeared not only through diplomacy, but also through music, culture, family memories and the journey of reconciliation between the past and the future, along with belief in the rising soft power of Vietnam.
Cuba's fuel crisis is a major test for BRICS
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Cuba is facing its biggest challenge in recent decades.
US changes mechanism to retain Venezuelan oil money
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Revenue from Venezuelan oil exceeded 1 billion USD and the US transferred money to this country instead of accounts in Qatar.
Denmark warns Europe about emergency thinking for survival
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Denmark believes that Europe needs an "urgent mindset" on deterrence and defense if it wants to survive in a volatile world order.
The US is preparing for a prolonged anti-Iran campaign
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The US is currently strengthening its forces amid diplomatic challenges with Iran.
US uses AI for security in campaign to arrest Venezuelan President
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The US used Claude of Anthropic in the campaign to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Havana oil refinery fire amid Cuba's fuel crisis
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The oil refinery fire in Havana occurred on February 13, local time, as Cuba faced a fuel crisis.
Ukraine has not yet opened the door to Russia's strategic oil pipeline through Druzhba
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The leadership of the Ukrainian transshipment company Ukrtransnafta has not yet allowed the restoration of Russian oil pumping through the Druzhba pipeline.
El Nino, La Nina are about to change phases, the world faces new weather changes
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The US forecasts a weakening La Nina, likely to turn into El Nino in early 2026.
Russia controls 4 more important Ukrainian settlements in the past week
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In the week of February 7-13, Russian forces announced that they had controlled 4 more important settlements.
Russia announces schedule for peace talks with Ukraine and the US
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The trilateral meeting between Russia, the US, and Ukraine is scheduled to take place in Switzerland next week.
What to eat, talk about, and buy during Tet Nguyen Dan to always be positive and lucky
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During the Lunar New Year, Asians often follow ancient customs believed to help ward off bad luck and attract wealth.
