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Three names, one base: how the U.S.-Iran retaliation spiral has spiraled out of control
Three new names on the casualty list in Jordan are not an isolated event, but the latest breaking point of an escalation mechanism turning regional allies into unwilling battlegrounds.
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Cheap drones, civilian infrastructure: the war of attrition strategy used by both sides
A fire at a shopping mall in Sumy reveals a cold calculation of modern warfare: cheap drones are forcing both Russia and Ukraine to pour money into expensive air defense systems, while ordinary civilians are the first to…
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Why Britain Keeps Changing Prime Ministers, and Who Is Andy Burnham?
Andy Burnham has just become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer. For Americans tracking oil prices and global politics, the notable question is whether he will ease restrictions on oil …
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Ukraine shifts tactics to target Russian logistics, civilians caught in the crossfire
The attacks on warehouses and oil depots show that Ukraine is shifting its tactical approach toward hitting Russia's economic logistics network — a move that inflicts real damage while complicating peace negotiation sign…
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Arrest of Tate Brothers Exposes Limits of Cross-Border Extradition
The arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami has exposed a years-long enforcement gap between initial criminal allegations and the actual extradition action, while their social media influence has further complicated t…
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Iran airstrikes enter seventh night: oil risk weighs on U.S. economy
U.S.-Iran airstrikes entering their seventh night represent more than just Gulf military action — the transmission mechanism through the Strait of Hormuz is driving up oil prices and pushing U.S. markets into new risk te…
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The AI Chip Race: Beijing Invites Cooperation, Washington Tightens Export Controls
Xi Jinping called for global AI cooperation just as China's cheaper models began outperforming American rivals on international rankings — despite a series of chip export control orders from Washington.
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Hanoi caught between U.S. trade demands and implicit warnings from Beijing
On the same day, Beijing told Hanoi not to take sides while Washington raised additional trade conditions — putting Vietnam in a squeeze that could directly affect goods flows, investment capital, and remittances tied to…
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Venezuela earthquake becomes a diplomatic test for a government newly recognized by Washington
The death toll jumping from 1,719 to over 4,400 in just weeks reflects not only the scale of the disaster but also exposes a state lacking capacity to respond, now using humanitarian relief as leverage to break through d…
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Ten Years After the South China Sea Ruling: Victory in Law, Defeat at Sea — Lessons from a Legal Mechanism Without Enforcement
The 2016 South China Sea ruling achieved absolute legal victory, but ten years later Philippine fishermen are still being chased from Scarborough by water cannons — proof that international law has no enforcement tools w…
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Death of Former Qatar Emir and the Legacy of a Rare Model of Power Transition
The death of former Qatar Emir closes a rare chapter in Gulf history: a transfer of power while alive, rather than waiting until death — a precedent that has shaped how the region operates to this day.
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Hormuz becomes a test case: Iran demands fees, US responds with airstrikes
U.S. airstrikes on Iran expose a deeper dispute: who has the authority to set the rules over the Strait of Hormuz, and whether military force can replace international maritime law.
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US-Iran conflict reignites, Vietnamese Americans worry about gas prices and market volatility
Trump's threats of attacking Iran are not just distant geopolitics — they could affect gas prices, stock markets, and retirement funds of Vietnamese Americans in the coming weeks.
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Assassination of Sikh activist sends warning to overseas Vietnamese
The assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada reveals a troubling pattern: using criminal gangs as cover to extend violence toward immigrant communities — something many overseas Vietnamese have worried about but rarely…
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Gas tanker fire at Hormuz: First test of a transit fee mechanism amid a power vacuum in Tehran
The gas tanker fire at Hormuz is not random violence but a test of unresolved contradictions over transit toll authority, occurring precisely when Tehran lacks a clearly defined military command structure.
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The 82% Domestic Content Threshold and the July 1 Deadline: Why the Vietnamese-American Community Should Pay Attention to the USMCA File
The July 1 deadline for reviewing USMCA will not produce immediate decisions, but the request to raise the automotive domestic content ratio to 82% and pressure from American unions are quietly reshaping the supply chain…
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South Korea's chip shock and urgent lessons for Vietnamese-origin investors riding the AI wave
KOSPI plunged nearly 10% in a single session, wiping out tens of billions of dollars from Samsung and SK Hynix. This is not just Seoul's problem — it is a direct warning for Vietnamese-American investors betting on the A…
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The Strait of Hormuz and El Niño converge: Southeast Asia faces an unprecedented double storm in modern history
In 1997, when the strongest El Niño of the 20th century struck Southeast Asia, Vietnam lost millions of tons of rice due to prolonged drought in the Mekong Delta.…
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Strait of Hormuz Open or Closed: Vietnamese American Community Faces New Oil and Interest Rate Shock
The US-Iran agreement remains uncertain, Israel continues striking Lebanon, and the Strait of Hormuz — the shipping route for 20% of the world's crude oil — remains blockaded. For the Vietnamese American community in the…
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Hegseth's 3.5% GDP Defense Spending Demand: The Strategic Trap Washington Is Setting for Itself in Southeast Asia
A single figure has exposed all the contradictions in Washington's Asia strategy: 3.5% GDP. This is the level of defense spending that U.S.…