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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.
Russia provides an additional 9 billion USD for a nuclear power plant in Turkey
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Turkey reported that Russia has provided an additional 9 billion USD for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Chain collision in Japan, 27 casualties
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The multiple accident involved 50 vehicles in northern Tokyo, Japan, killing 1 person and injuring 26 others.
Trump claims to be the referee for the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement
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President Donald Trump claims to be the referee for the peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
MH370 search enters a crucial stage
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The search for MH370 has made another important step in the last days of 2025.
Low pressure forecast in the East Sea to appear next week
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A new low pressure area is forecast to appear in the southern South China Sea area in the early days of 2026.
Russia controls Kosovo, preparing to isolate Ukraine's major logistics center
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Russian forces created the necessary conditions to isolate a large logistics center of the Ukrainian army on December 26.
80.8% of Russians trust President Putin
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Public confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin reached 80.8%.
Russian army receives the last batch of Su-35S fighters of 2025
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Rostec handed over the last batch of Su-35S fighters in 2025 to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Japan increases defense budget to unprecedented level
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The new budget decision reflects a strong shift in Japan's security policy in the increasingly complex regional environment.
Japan reforms immigration labor policy
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Japan plans to set a target of receiving about 1.23 million foreign workers under key labor migration programs from now until the end of the 2028 fiscal year as part of a major reform to address the shortage of human resources.
North Korea reveals future missile development plan
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State media shows that North Korea continues to emphasize missile capabilities.
Germany leaves open the possibility of reactivating the forced military recruitment regime
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The German Defense Commission chairman said that voluntary measures were not enough and that the country was likely to have to restore its military regime in the near future.
Ukraine admits it does not have enough money to organize elections
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Ukraine has said it cannot pay for the election itself due to a budget deficit and must prioritize military resources.
US ready to be a bridge, promoting Thailand - Cambodia dialogue
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that Washington is ready to promote dialogue to end the escalating tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
Russia delays target of 100 million tons of LNG due to sanctions
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Russia has postponed plans to achieve 100 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year by a few more years.
