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Iran shoots down 24 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, US loses 20% of squadron
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Iran has destroyed more than 20 MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by the US military since the conflict began.
Belarus increases its role in Russia's defense machine
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The new report shows that Belarus is playing an increasingly important role in the supply chain serving the Russian defense industry.
World 24h: Forecast of risk of heavy rain as low pressure approaches the Philippines
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World news May 22: US sends new signals about ambitions in Greenland; Low pressure approaches Philippines, risk of heavy rain...
Iran retains uranium stockpile, US-Iran negotiations encounter obstacles
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The US and Iran said that negotiations have progressed, but the two sides still have many disagreements about the nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
EU declares no return to buying Russian oil and gas, reveals new major supplier
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The European Union (EU) has announced that it will not return to buying Russian oil and gas, despite recent fluctuations in the energy market.
Vietnam's early election decision highly appreciated
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Many international scholars believe that Vietnam's organization of elections for National Assembly deputies and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026-2031 term earlier than usual is a strategic decision, helping to soon consolidate the leadership apparatus and create motivation for development goals in the new stage.
Hormuz Strait becomes the focus of the war
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The war between the US and Israel with Iran enters its third week with a new fierce focus being the Hormuz Strait - one of the main arteries of the global energy supply chain.
Prime Minister requests Japan to support Vietnam in energy and gasoline
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The Prime Minister requested Japan to support Vietnam in energy, specifically gasoline and oil, in the context of the Middle East conflict affecting the crude oil supply chain.
US allows Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Treasury Secretary announced the permission for Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil supplies to the world.
The US is turned away by close allies in the Middle East conflict
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Many close US allies, led by Britain and Germany, affirmed that they would not send warships to the Strait of Hormuz despite pressure from Washington.
Japan adds nearly 1,500 missile shelters amid East Asian security heat
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Japan has just identified nearly 1,500 more locations that could be shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks.
Fire on US aircraft carrier fighting in the Middle East lasts 30 hours
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The fire on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before being extinguished.
Middle East conflict injures about 200 US soldiers
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About 200 US soldiers were injured in the conflict with Iran after nearly 3 weeks of fighting, while Washington continues to expand airstrikes.
EU considers seizing Russian oil tankers as the most effective measure
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The European Union (EU) welcomes the member states' arrest of the Russian oil tanker.
Vietnamese Embassy announces Israel's new civil defense policy
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the new civil defense policy of the host country in the context of tense security in the Middle East.
Iraq freezes operations at national strategic oil fields
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The Iraqi Oil Minister has just announced the decision to temporarily suspend production at the largest oil fields in the south of the country.
Iran sets conditions for ceasefire with US
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed that the country's armed forces will not stop firing until the US admits its mistakes.
Vietnam requests Angola to provide additional supply of crude oil and gas
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested Vietnam - Angola to coordinate to promote the early implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Cuba nationwide power outage after weeks of US oil blockade
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Cuba's power grid collapsed across the island on March 16, local time.
Ukraine blocks Druzhba, Hungary - Slovakia builds new oil pipeline
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Hungary and Slovakia decided to build a new oil pipeline directly connecting the two countries after the Druzhba oil supply route from Russia through Ukraine was blocked.
