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Switzerland tightens bank capital, demanding UBS to increase more than 20 billion USD
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Swiss bank UBS has expressed opposition to the Swiss government's proposal related to increasing capital requirements.
World 24h: Risk of earthquakes of over 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days
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Latest world news 23. 4: Gold prices lose momentum as market reverses; Risk of earthquakes of more than 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days...
Vietnam is providing Iran with technical information for cargo ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Ministry of Construction and related businesses to provide Iran with technical information on Vietnamese cargo ships to pass through Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz: Mine clearance could take up to half a year
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The risk of mines causing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route, to be paralyzed for a long time, raises great concerns about security and energy.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about the restoration of President Ho Chi Minh statue in Mexico
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico is closely coordinating with the Mexican city government to restore the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.
Swiss bank officially collapses after US sanctions
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MBaer Merchant Bank AG has just been shut down after the US launched its strongest punitive tool, cutting off access to the USD of this institution.
US - Israel airstrikes Iran, Middle East at risk of major conflict
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The US airstrikes Iran, while Israel declares it has launched a preemptive strike and declared a nationwide state of emergency.
Germany and the Chinese problem of Chancellor Merz
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The difference with his predecessor in views and policies towards China has helped German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have a fairly successful visit to China in terms of economy, trade and domestic affairs, but also some difficulties in foreign affairs.
Pakistan - Afghanistan tensions erupt
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Pakistan bombs targets in major Afghan cities on the night of February 26. 2. Pakistani Defense Minister called the fighting a "war breakout".
US demands ownership of super ship carrying 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan oil
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The US Department of Justice has just dealt a decisive blow to the "dark fleet" network by filing a claim to permanent ownership of the supership Skipper and 1.8 million barrels of smuggled oil.
President Trump calculates with Cuba
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President Trump has just proposed the idea of a "friendly immigration" policy towards Cuba, as the US is tightening its economic grip on this island nation.
Ukrainian President holds emergency meeting with Slovakia to defuse oil and gas artery
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The Ukrainian President sent an urgent invitation to Prime Minister Robert Fico to resolve the crisis surrounding the strategic oil pipeline Druzhba.
Trump disappointed with Iran talks, reveals use of force
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Mr. Trump expressed disappointment with the negotiation process with Iran, and warned that "sometimes force must be used".
Pakistan - Afghanistan ready for negotiations
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The Taliban government in Afghanistan declared its readiness to negotiate with Pakistan after being airstriked.
Money plane crashes, 15 people killed
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A serious plane crash occurred near the Bolivian capital, causing heavy casualties and chaos.
Russia announces the number of controlled settlements in the past week
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In the week of February 21-27, Russian forces controlled four settlements in Kharkov, Zaporizhzhia, Dnepropetrovsk and Donetsk.
Russia wants to resume flights to Cuba, calling on the US to end sanctions
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Russia is interested in restoring flights to Cuba, but it depends on the ability to supply fuel and the decision from Havana.
2026 weather forecast into the hottest heat group in 176 years
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The latest weather forecast models show that 2026 may be in the group of 4 hottest years since 1850.
Pentagon threatens to cancel 200 million USD contract due to AI company refusing request
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The artificial intelligence company Anthropic (USA) does not accept the Pentagon's request to remove protection mechanisms from the AI system.
Putin promotes UAV standardization, paving the way for the deployment of autonomous systems
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Mr. Putin asked the government to develop criteria for evaluating the success of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot program.
