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- World
US Allows India to Buy Russian Oil Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
The US waiver for Russian oil isn't just a lifeline for India, but a strategic move to stabilize global energy markets as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to trigger a massive price surge.
- Politics
Gasoline Prices Up 43 Cents a Week After US Strikes on Iran
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe supply crisis, removing 9 million barrels of oil daily from the global market. This military escalation in the Middle East is now directly threatening both ener…
- US
US Sinks Over 30 Iranian Ships in Operation Epic Fury
The House's rejection of a resolution limiting President Trump's war powers signals a new phase of escalation in the Middle East. This shift coincides with significant cabinet reshuffles and unexpected diplomatic breakth…
- Guides
Online Marketing for Nail Salon Owners: Mastering TikTok, Yelp, and Google Reviews
In a crowded market, having a beautiful salon isn't enough if customers can't find you online. This guide provides actionable strategies for nail salon owners to boost their digital visibility and attract new clients wit…
- Politics
US Sinks Iranian Warship in the Indian Ocean: When War Spreads to the Sea and Lessons for Small Nations
The US sinking of an Iranian warship in international waters marks a dangerous escalation that threatens the stability of global maritime trade routes. This incident forces the Vietnamese-American community to confront t…
- Business
Iran Conflict Sends Oil Prices Soaring, Threatening US Inflation and Economy
The potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant challenge for the Federal Reserve. If the conflict persists, global energy markets face a major supply shock, forcing the Fed to reconsider its monetary …
- World
Trump Urges Iranian Kurds to Attack Tehran, But Will He Help Them?
While the KDPI hopes for Washington’s backing to topple the Iranian regime, the group faces immediate threats from missile strikes. Deep-seated skepticism persists among Kurdish factions, who fear that history will repea…
- World
Israel Strikes Gaza, Killing Father and Daughter Amidst Global Focus on Iran War
A father and daughter were killed in an Israeli drone attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Saturday morning. Another person died and a young girl was injured in a separate attack on the same day.…
- World
Asian Stock Markets Recover Strongly, But Oil Prices Still Rise Amid Middle East Crisis
Asian stocks recovered after several days of losses due to the Middle East conflict. South Korea's KOSPI index surged nearly 10% after a record 12% drop on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei rose 1.9%.…
- Politics
Sri Lanka Evacuates Iranian Sailors After US Sinks Warship, 84 Dead
Sri Lanka evacuated 208 sailors from the Iranian naval logistics vessel IRIS Bushehr after the ship made an urgent request to dock.…
- Guides
Contemporary Vietnamese Art: Who is Shaping the Future?
If you've ever visited art galleries in Little Saigon or followed international art auctions, you'll have noticed one thing: contemporary Vietnamese art is having a special moment.…
- Business
Dow Loses Nearly 800 Points, Oil Prices Surge: How the Iran War is Rewriting the Global Economic Script
On March 5, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 785 points—a 1.6% drop—in a trading session where it briefly lost over 1,000 points before recovering slightly by day's end.…
- Politics
Red and Blue States United on AI Control in Insurance, Trump Wants to Stop States
At least nine U.S. states have passed or are considering legislation to restrict the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in health insurance. Arizona, Maryland, Nebraska, and Texas enacted laws last year.…
- Politics
UK Police Lift Bail Conditions for Peter Mandelson Following Allegations of Leaking Confidential Information
London Metropolitan Police have lifted bail conditions and returned the passport to former British minister Peter Mandelson, 72, after concluding he poses no flight risk.…
- US
Former New York DARE Officer Pleads Guilty to Selling Drugs While in Uniform and Driving a Patrol Car
Michael Tapscott, a former New York State Police officer who served in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program, has pleaded guilty to 40 drug-related charges in Ontario County court.…
- General
Curry admits 'unpredictable' injury, Warriors wait anxiously
Stephen Curry has missed 10 consecutive games due to a knee injury. Golden State has won 4 and lost 6 during his absence. After last night's 101-129 loss to the Lakers, Curry told ESPN directly that he needs more time.…
- General
Olivia Dean Dominates Brit Awards 2026 Amidst Chaotic Night
Olivia Dean became the central figure of the Brit Awards 2026 ceremony in Manchester — the first time the event was held outside London.…
- General
Planned to Go to Disney World, Colombian Mother and Daughter Detained for 4 Months in Texas
A 9-year-old Colombian girl and her mother had planned to go to Disney World for Halloween — instead, they were detained for four months at an immigrant family detention center in Dilley, Texas.…
- General
AI 'Undressing' Apps Surge, Silicon Valley Faces Global Outrage
xAI's Grok chatbot — Elon Musk's AI company — generated 3 million explicit images in just 11 days after launching its photo editing feature in December. Among them were over 20,000 images of children.…
- General
Genetically Modified Bacteria 'Eat' Cancer Tumors From Within
Scientists at the University of Waterloo (Canada) are developing a cancer therapy using genetically modified bacteria to destroy tumors from within.…
- General
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, President Vows New Action
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected President Donald Trump's entire global tariff system by a 6-3 margin, ruling that the arbitrary imposition of import duties was unconstitutional because the power to levy taxes b…
- General
Russia condemns US 'premeditated armed attack' on Iran after airstrikes
On Saturday, Russia called the US and Israeli attacks on Iran 'a premeditated and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign nation.' The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of using Iran…
- Guides
Generations 1.5 and 2.0: When you are not entirely Vietnamese, nor entirely American
Imagine sitting at home, eating pho with your grandparents, speaking Vietnamese. A few hours later, you're debating a movie with your American friends, laughing and joking in English like a native speaker.…
- General
Russia Accuses US of 'Armed Invasion' of Iran: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Crisis Shaking the World Order and Its Impact on the Vietnamese Community
On February 28, 2026, the world woke up to news that many analysts had long feared but few were truly prepared for: the United States and Israel launched a coordinated, large-scale military attack on Iran, and Supreme Le…
- Guides
Employee Rights in the U.S.: Overtime, FMLA, and Workers' Comp You Need to Know
Did you know that if you work more than 40 hours a week, you have the right to be paid time and a half? Or that when your child is seriously ill, the law protects your job while you take leave to care for them?…