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2nd day of Tet, fireworks explosion kills 12 people in China

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12 people died in a fireworks explosion in Hubei province (China) on the 2nd day of Tet.

El Nino is increasingly difficult to identify

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Climate change forces scientists to change their way of monitoring El Nino.

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz for the first time after more than 40 years

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Iran for the first time announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the 1980s amid tensions with the US.

World 24h: Forecast of the time gold will reach the 5,800 USD mark

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Latest world news 18. 2: ANZ bank forecasts gold price to reach 5,800 USD in Q2; Peruvian President impeached...

Colors of the Binh Ngo 2026 Tet festival in the center of Moscow

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From February 16 to March 1, a festival to welcome the Binh Ngo New Year with strong Asian colors is held at nearly 100 entertainment venues... in Moscow (Russian Federation).

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.

2026 is forecast to be a year when gold prices set a new level

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Gold prices are forecast to head towards a new record year in 2026 as the precious metal continues to maintain its attractiveness amid global instability.

Shopping for Tet 2026 with a series of products inspired by horses

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As the Lunar New Year approaches, many foreign brands are inspired by horses to launch limited edition products for consumers to shop for Tet.