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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.
China completes testing new stealth UAV
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The flight marks an important step forward in China's stealth UAV program.
Japan grants 1.5 million USD to support Vietnam in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods
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Japan announced a $1.5 million aid package to support Vietnam in emergency relief and early recovery from floods.
Russia launches legal action, demands Euroclear compensate 229 billion USD
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The Russian central bank has filed a lawsuit against Euroclear, demanding more than $229 billion in damages, in response to the EU's permanent freeze of Russian assets frozen in Europe.
cards are played in many ways
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was the first to link the new presidential election in Ukraine with a peaceful political solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine suffers serious consequences after corruption scandal
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Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko said that the ongoing corruption scandal involving senior officials has dealt a "heavy blow" to Ukraine.
Fruit shop owner fails to control firecrackers in Australia
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An unarmed citizen intervened in a deadly attack on Bondi Beach, Sydney (Australia) on December 14.
Potential super earthquake in Japan, according to the worst scenario, could kill 199,000 people
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Japan faces the risk of 199,000 deaths in the worst-case scenario due to a potential super earthquake.
Cold air closes the 2025 unusual storm season
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The cold air waves that continue to flow in have concluded the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season - a season of many paradoxes, few in quantity but fierce in intensity.
Former South Korean President Accused of Causing Disturbances on Korean Peninsula
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The South Korean investigation has drawn serious allegations about former President Yoon Suk Yeol's plan to destabilize the Korean peninsula.
Thailand - Cambodia tensions escalate
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On December 14, Thailand continued to update casualties in clashes at the border with Cambodia, including both civilians and soldiers.
Forecast of when a new low pressure will appear near the Philippines
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A new low pressure may form and bring rain to the Philippines during the Christmas week.
Russia eliminates more than 1,400 Ukrainian soldiers from the battle zone in just 1 day
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Russian troops shot down about 1,450 soldiers on December 14 in various offensive directions.
Russia responds to the idea of returning Crimea and Ukraine to NATO
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Ukraine has no chance to reclaim Crimea or join NATO - Russian President Vladimir Putin's top assistant said.
Suspect in Australian shocking shooting case is father and son
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Australia was shocked after a bloody shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney on December 14, police confirmed the two suspects were father and biological son.
Gold price 2026 - forecast milestones by month after record increase
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After a record-breaking year, gold prices are about to enter a period that makes investors both excited and cautious.