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- Politics
Iran Attacks US Missile Defense Radars Across the Middle East
This campaign against radar infrastructure is more than mere retaliation; it is a calculated move to neutralize the US early-warning capability. By blinding the regional air defense network, Tehran has left the entire Mi…
- US
Seven Days of US-Israel War on Iran: Seven Unanswered Questions
The death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the onset of hostilities has created a dangerous power vacuum in Tehran. As the US and Israel intensify their military campaign, the lack of an official successor is pushing Ir…
- US
Operation Epic Fury: US Sinks Over 30 Iranian Ships — Geopolitical Ramifications and What Vietnamese Americans Need to Know
Operation Epic Fury is more than a military strike; it is a stress test for Washington’s internal stability. With high-level cabinet purges and a paralyzed Department of Homeland Security, the fallout is creating direct,…
- Health
AI Detects Silent Liver Disease Years Before Symptoms Emerge
By shifting focus from specific gene mutations to the entire landscape of free-floating DNA, this breakthrough moves beyond oncology. It offers a scalable diagnostic path for the 100 million Americans currently at risk, …
- World
Thousands of Sailors Stranded on Oil Tankers as Iran War Escalates
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not only imperiled thousands of sailors but also paralyzed a critical artery for global energy supplies. With 200 tankers idling near Dubai, the region faces a mounting hu…
- World
Earth Warming Twice as Fast: Humanity Has Less Time Than Imagined
Efforts to reduce air pollution from the shipping industry have inadvertently stripped away a protective layer that shielded the Earth from solar radiation. This unintended consequence has accelerated global warming, pus…
- 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.…