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500 musical instruments seized and burned in Afghanistan
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500 musical instruments seized and burned in Afghanistan

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In Afghanistan, authorities have seized and burned 500 musical instruments, reflecting the Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law. This...

Feb 18, 2026 01:56 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Negative
Armenian PM Travels to Washington for Diplomatic Engagements
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Armenian PM Travels to Washington for Diplomatic Engagements

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has embarked on a flight to Washington, D.C., to engage in diplomatic discussions. This trip highlights...

Feb 18, 2026 01:32 PM 2 min read 1 source
EFA Center Neutral
Armenia Prosecutor General Appeals Travel Ban Lift for Former President Sargsyan
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Armenia Prosecutor General Appeals Travel Ban Lift for Former President Sargsyan

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The Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia has announced plans to appeal a court decision that lifted a travel ban on former President Serzh...

Feb 18, 2026 01:31 PM 2 min read 1 source
EEM Center Neutral
One dead, several injured in Yerevan shooting incident
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One dead, several injured in Yerevan shooting incident

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A shooting incident in Yerevan, Armenia, has resulted in one death and approximately a dozen injuries. The event occurred on a busy street,...

Feb 18, 2026 01:29 PM 1 min read 1 source
VEU Center Negative
Domestic Abuse Linked to Financial Strain in Vietnamese Marriage
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Domestic Abuse Linked to Financial Strain in Vietnamese Marriage

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A woman in Vietnam describes her husband's irresponsible financial behavior after their marriage. He primarily uses his monthly salary to pay off...

Feb 18, 2026 12:05 PM 2 min read 1 source
VNM Center Negative
Countries with the Longest Lunar New Year Holiday in 2026
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Countries with the Longest Lunar New Year Holiday in 2026

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Many countries celebrate the Lunar New Year, but the duration of the holiday varies significantly. Typically, these celebrations last only 1-3...

Feb 18, 2026 11:59 AM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Positive
Japan's Prime Minister Congratulated on Re-election by Vietnam's Leader
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Japan's Prime Minister Congratulated on Re-election by Vietnam's Leader

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam has sent a congratulatory message to Ms. Takaichi Sanae, President of the Liberal Democratic Party of...

Feb 18, 2026 09:41 AM 2 min read 1 source
EWJ Center Positive
Young Soldiers Celebrate Tet Holiday in Military Barracks
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Young Soldiers Celebrate Tet Holiday in Military Barracks

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The young soldiers of Division 325 are celebrating their first Tet holiday in the military, marked by a strong sense of camaraderie. They are...

Feb 18, 2026 09:39 AM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Positive
Cold Weather Forecast for Northern Vietnam During Tet Holiday 2026
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Cold Weather Forecast for Northern Vietnam During Tet Holiday 2026

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From February 19, the third day of Tet, Northern Vietnam will experience cold weather, with light rain in some areas. The mountainous regions may...

Feb 18, 2026 09:37 AM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Neutral

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