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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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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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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.…
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US and Israel Strike Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Regime
WASHINGTON — The United States and Israel have launched a joint military operation against Iran, with President Donald Trump warning that the offensive aims for more than just a limited strike.…
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"El Mencho" Eliminated: A Fatal Blow to the Jalisco Cartel and Its Far-Reaching Consequences from Mexico to the United States
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military eliminated Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — alias "El Mencho" — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), the criminal organization considered the largest supplier o…
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The Death of 'El Mencho': A Major Blow to the Cartel or the Start of a New Drug War?
On February 22, 2026, the Mexican military killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as 'El Mencho' — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the planet's most brutal and powerful drug traffi…
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Trump Ramps Up Nuclear Pressure on Iran, Keeps Military Options on the Table
President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to pressure the Iranian government to reach a deal regarding its nuclear program, asserting that he will never allow the country to possess a nuclear weapon.…
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Pakistan and Afghanistan on brink of open war after retaliatory airstrikes
Pakistan launched airstrikes against several major Afghan cities, including the capital of Kabul and the city of Kandahar, as Islamabad’s defense minister declared the two nations are in a state of “open war.” The widesp…
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Cuban Coast Guard kills four on speedboat arriving from Florida
HAVANA — The Cuban Coast Guard shot and killed four people aboard a speedboat originating from Florida after the vessel entered Cuban waters and opened fire, according to a statement from Havana officials.…
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Thailand’s People’s Party split as former MP alleges ‘grand compromise’ with establishment
BANGKOK — A former lawmaker from the People’s Party (PP) has leveled accusations of mismanagement and internal irregularities against the organization, citing a deep ideological rift and her recent disqualification as a …
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Study warns ChatGPT fails to detect medical emergencies and suicidal intent
ChatGPT Health frequently misses medical emergencies and suicidal intent, study finds A new study published in the journal *Nature Medicine* warns that ChatGPT’s health features frequently fail to recognize medical emerg…
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Cuba kills 4 from Florida in 'terror raid'; US lawmaker decries 'massacre'
HAVANA — Cuban border guards shot and killed four people aboard a Florida-based speedboat on Wednesday after an exchange of gunfire in Cuban territorial waters, according to officials in Havana.…
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Congo alarm: Earth’s ancient carbon reservoirs are leaking into the atmosphere
ZURICH — Scientists have discovered that blackwater lakes in the Congo Basin are releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide, with a significant portion of the gas originating from ancient carbon stored for thousands of …
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Bullet hole discovered on American Airlines plane during inspection in Colombia
MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Ground crews discovered a suspected bullet hole in an American Airlines aircraft after it landed in Medellín on Monday, according to airline officials and reports from CBS News.…
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Russia weaponizes winter with fresh strikes on Ukraine’s power grid
KYIV — Russian airstrikes continue to pound Ukraine’s power grid, part of a calculated strategy to weaponize the winter season against the civilian population.…
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Former Philippine President Duterte faces ICC probe over deadly drug war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors on Monday accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of masterminding a brutal anti-drug campaign that resulted in the deaths of thousands …
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Former Sri Lanka intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities have arrested the country's former intelligence chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people.…
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West Bank violence escalates as Israeli military and settlers injure Palestinians
Israeli soldiers and settlers wounded several Palestinians in a series of separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to security sources and local reports.…
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The Death of "El Mencho" and the Domino Effect: When a Drug Lord Falls, Violence Erupts, and the Big Question About Fentanyl's Future
On February 22, 2026, Mexican military forces conducted a raid in the town of Tapalpa, Jalisco state, killing Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — also known as "El Mencho" — the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel…