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World 24h: Record heat covers the United States

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World news 22. 3: Russia forecasts EU to soon queue to buy back Russian oil and gas; Record heat covers the US ...

The Strait of Hormuz opens, only prohibiting ships related to Iran's rivals

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Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most ships, but will not allow ships linked to its rivals to pass through.

8 Vietnamese workers in Japan injured by large waves, 1 person died

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On March 21, 2026, 8 Vietnamese workers were in distress due to large waves in the sea area of Fukui prefecture, Japan.

Japan considers sending minesweepers to Hormuz

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Japan may deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz after reaching a ceasefire in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.

The Strait of Hormuz - the gateway that empires have competed over for centuries

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The geography of the Strait of Hormuz, where the shipping lanes are only more than 3.2km wide, gives Iran special power over the global economy.

Historic tropical depression may appear in the middle of winter

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For the first time since 1850, the Eastern Pacific is facing the possibility of a low pressure area in January.

US deploys aircraft carrier fleet to the Middle East, revealing new combat scenario

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The US confirmed that it is deploying large-scale naval forces and considering more proactive combat options in the context of increasing regional tensions.

US sells Venezuelan oil, transfers money to store in a third country

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Hundreds of millions of US dollars earned from Venezuela's oil sales are being held in Qatar.

Americans file for bankruptcy skyrocket

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The pressure of living expenses and overlapping debts is pushing more and more Americans to the final choice: To file for bankruptcy.

Iceland reacts strongly to the joke that it will become a US state

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Icelandic people have signed a petition protesting after the Ambassador nominated by Mr. Trump made sensitive comments about the country's sovereignty.

Ukraine records missile interception rate dropping to record low

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Ukraine's missile interception rate only reached 36% in the first 2 weeks of 2026, the lowest level since the conflict entered a new phase.

South Korea sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in prison

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South Korea has a new court ruling, marking an important legal turning point related to the political crisis that shocked South Korea.

France accelerates development of Russia's Oreshnik counter-missile

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France promotes long-range missile program in cooperation with European superpowers, after Russia used Oreshnik missiles in the Ukraine conflict.

The first storm in 2026 is expected to be particularly dangerous

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Typhoon Ada - the first storm in 2026 - is moving in an unusual direction in the Philippine Sea, forecast to be particularly dangerous.

President Trump promotes demands, European countries send troops to Greenland

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President Trump is making more and more demands for European countries to send troop groups to Greenland.

US seizes 6th oil tanker involving Venezuela

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US officials said that the arrest of the oil tanker took place without any incidents.

Foreign affairs contribute to creating a solid momentum to bring the country into a new era of development

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Lao Dong respectfully introduces an article about Vietnam's Foreign Affairs by Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.

Vietnam is transforming into a constructive partner of the region

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The draft document of the 14th Congress reflects an important shift, bringing Vietnam from a balanced position to a regional constructive role.

Germany decides to prosecute Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage

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The German Supreme Court rejected the appeal of the Ukrainian suspect in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, requesting further criminal prosecution.

Large fire in a slum in the richest district of the Korean capital

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A large fire broke out in a makeshift residential area in Gangnam district, Seoul, South Korea, raising concerns about the risk of spreading.