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- World
Thousands of Flights Canceled After Iran Closes Middle East Airspace
The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran led to the cancellation of over 2,400 flights on Sunday. Major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama closed.…
- Politics
Iran Hints at Readiness for Talks After US-Israel Assassinate Supreme Leader Khamenei
A White House official revealed on Sunday that Iran's "potential new leadership" has indicated a readiness to negotiate with the US.…
- Politics
Airstrikes on Iran Roil Democratic Primaries in US
The joint US-Israel airstrikes on Iran are stirring up an internal Democratic Party debate on Israel policy, just as the primary election season begins.…
- Culture
Knicks Halt Spurs' 11-Game Win Streak: Season-Defining Moment or Just an Off Night at Madison Square Garden?
On Sunday night, February 28, at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks accomplished what 11 previous teams could not: defeat the San Antonio Spurs.…
- US
FIA Amends Compression Ratio Rules, Ending Mercedes Engine Controversy
FIA — Formula One's governing body — has just approved a compromise on engine compression ratio regulations, resolving a dispute involving Mercedes ahead of the 2026 season opener in Melbourne next week.…
- US
Venezuelan Man Arrested Upon Arriving at US Border Patrol Facility for IT Work
Angel Camacho, a Venezuelan national, was arrested on January 6 after arriving at a U.S. Border Patrol center in Dania Beach, Florida, to fulfill an IT contract.…
- US
Italian Lizards: When Intraspecies Genetic Diversity Nears Disappearance
A new study published in the journal Science reveals that the common wall lizard in Italy (Podarcis muralis) is facing the risk of losing its millions-of-years-old color diversity.…
- Tech
NASA Confirms Mike Fincke as Astronaut Evacuated from ISS for Medical Reasons
NASA has just revealed the identity of the astronaut forced to prematurely end the Crew-11 mission on the International Space Station (ISS): it is Mike Fincke.…
- Culture
Knicks Halt Spurs' 11-Game Winning Streak at MSG
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-89 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, ending the visitors' 11-game winning streak — the longest for the Spurs since the 2015-16 season.…
- US
US Half Marathon Championship in Disarray After Lead Vehicle Misdirects Runners
The US Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta concluded in chaos after the lead vehicle misdirected the three leading female athletes with less than 3 kilometers remaining.…
- US
Trump Pardons Honduran Drug Lord While ICE Continues to Arrest Innocent People
While ICE's deportation campaign is sweeping up thousands of immigrants — most of whom have no prior criminal record — President Trump, conversely, granted special privileges to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former preside…
- Business
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 awoke 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 Lead…
- Culture
Curry admits 'unpredictable' injury, Warriors await 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.…
- Culture
Olivia Dean Dominates Brit Awards 2026 Amidst Chaotic Night
Olivia Dean took center stage at the Brit Awards 2026 in Manchester—the first time the event was held outside London. Dean won 4 of her 5 nominations, including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Act, and a share…
- Tech
AI 'Nudification' Apps Explode, Silicon Valley Faces Global Outcry
xAI's Grok chatbot—Elon Musk's AI company—generated 3 million pornographic images within just 11 days of launching its image editing feature in December. Among these were over 20,000 images of children.…
- Health
Genetically Modified Bacteria 'Eat' Cancer Tumors From Within
Scientists at the University of Waterloo (Canada) are developing a cancer therapy that uses genetically modified bacteria to destroy tumors from within.…
- Politics
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, President Vows New Measures
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected President Donald Trump's entire system of global tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, finding that the unilateral imposition of import duties was unconstitutional as the power to levy taxes …
- Business
Russia Condemns U.S. 'Premeditated Armed Attack' on Iran After Airstrikes
Russia on Saturday called U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran a 'premeditated and unprovoked armed aggression against a sovereign state.' The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of using Iran's nuclear …
- US
Colombian Mother and Daughter Planning Disney World Trip Detained for 4 Months in Texas
A 9-year-old Colombian girl and her mother had planned to visit Disney World for Halloween — instead, they were detained for four months at an immigrant family detention center in Dilley, Texas.…
- World
Operation Epic Fury: When US Airstrikes on Tehran Eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader — Geopolitical Consequences and Lessons for the Vietnamese Community
On February 28, 2026, the United States military, under the command of President Donald Trump, launched Operation Epic Fury — a large-scale airstrike directly targeting Tehran, the capital of Iran.…
- World
Fragments of Iranian Missile Fall on Hebron: Deep Dive into the Escalating Middle East Vortex and its Repercussions Beyond the Region
On February 28, 2026, videos circulated on social media showing fragments from an Iranian missile, intercepted by Israeli air defense systems, falling on the city of Hebron, located in the occupied West Bank.…
- US
Arrest made in Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance as police face scrutiny
TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona authorities arrested a 34-year-old man on unrelated charges Thursday outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing since early Februa…
- Politics
Indian court dismisses corruption case against opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal
NEW DELHI — An Indian court on Friday dismissed a corruption case against opposition leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a decision his party maintains proves the charges were politically motivated.…
- World
Argentine Senate poised to pass controversial overhaul of labor laws
The Argentine Senate is poised to approve a sweeping overhaul of labor laws intended to weaken unions and reduce labor costs for businesses.…
- SoCal
Riverside police seek to fire three veteran officers over custom license plates
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Riverside Police Department plans to fire three patrol officers accused of using disabled veteran license plates on their personal vehicles, Chief Larry Gonzalez confirmed Friday.…