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World

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International news that shapes the Vietnamese diaspora experience — global migration, trade, and geopolitics.

  1. World

    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.…

  2. World

    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 …

  3. World

    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.…

  4. World

    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.…

  5. World

    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.…

  6. 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.…

  7. 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.…

  8. 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.…

  9. 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.…

  10. World

    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.…

  11. World

    "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…

  12. World

    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…

  13. World

    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.…

  14. World

    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…

  15. World

    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.…

  16. World

    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 …

  17. World

    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…

  18. World

    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.…

  19. World

    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 …

  20. World

    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.…