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Coverage of East and Southeast Asia — China, Korea, Japan, ASEAN, and regional issues that affect Vietnamese readers.
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FBI Director Targeted by Iranian Hackers: When Personal Email Becomes a Geopolitical Weapon
On March 28, 2026, a hacking group calling itself Handala Hack Team — assessed by Western researchers as a front for Iran's cyber intelligence operations — released a series of personal photos and over 300 emails from th…
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Tragedy at South Korean Auto Parts Factory Fire: Labor Safety System Exposes Fatal Loopholes
Around 170 workers were inside the three-story Anjun Industrial facility in Daejeon, South Korea, when flames erupted on the afternoon of March 20, 2026.…
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French Navy Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker: The Maritime War Few See Amid Middle East Firestorm
On the morning of March 20, 2026, the French Navy boarded and seized the Deyna oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea — a vessel accused of belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" (shadow fleet), a covert network of oil tanker…
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27 charred bodies at the Colombia-Ecuador border: When the drug war becomes a conflict between two nations — and Washington's shadow looms behind
On March 17, 2026, Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a shocking accusation: the Ecuadorian military had bombed targets within Colombian territory, leaving 27 charred bodies near the border area.…
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UN warns: Iran war pushes region to 'dangerous precipice'
Beyond immediate civilian casualties, the United Nations highlights the systemic risk of radicalization and deepening geopolitical fractures. Addressing this crisis requires urgent diplomatic intervention to prevent a wi…
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US and Israel Attack Iran, Khamenei Dead — Middle East Rocked
The death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ends an era of power in Tehran and forces the Trump administration into a precarious position as Iranian proxy forces across the Middle East begin mobilizing for a coordinated reg…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.…
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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%.…
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Drone attack on Nakhchivan airport: When the US-Israel-Iran war spreads to the Caucasus and its global implications
On March 4, 2026, a drone crashed directly into the terminal building of Nakhchivan's sole airport—an Azerbaijani exclave situated between Iran, Armenia, and Turkey. Two civilians were injured.…
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Papua New Guinea Pays for Gun Buyback in Amnesty Campaign to Address Tribal Violence
Papua New Guinea launched an amnesty and gun buyback campaign from February 27 until the end of August, aiming to remove tens of thousands of illegal weapons.…
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US and Ecuador Launch Joint Campaign Against Drug Trafficking in Ecuador
The U.S. Southern Command announced on Tuesday that U.S. and Ecuadorian forces have launched a joint operation against drug trafficking. Both sides did not disclose specific details.…
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Tropical Storm Fengshen Strikes Philippines, 8 Dead, 27,000 Evacuated
Tropical Storm Fengshen made landfall in the Philippines over the weekend, claiming 8 lives and forcing 27,000 residents to evacuate.…
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Azerbaijan Accuses Iran of Drone Attack on Airport, Two Injured
Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack in the Nakhchivan region, damaging an airport and injuring two civilians. A drone directly struck the terminal building at the region's only airport – an Azerbaijani exclave …
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OpenAI Amends Contract with U.S. Military Following Backlash
OpenAI has adjusted its cooperation agreement with the U.S. military after facing criticism from the tech and human rights communities.…
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Khamenei Assassinated, Middle East Spirals into War: Comprehensive Analysis and Unprecedented Implications
March 1, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—who had held supreme power in the Islamic Republic of Iran for over 36 years—was killed in a coordinated airstrike between the US and Israel.…
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At least 22 killed in pro-Iran protests in Pakistan and Iraq
At least 22 people have died following pro-Iran protests in Pakistan and Iraq. Hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, setting fires inside the building.…