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The busy container port of Ho Chi Minh City at sunrise
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Vietnam 2025 Economic Growth Hits 8.02% as Exports Defy US Tariffs

Vietnam's economy grew by 8.02% in 2025, defying record trade surpluses and high US tariffs. Exports to the US surged 28%, cementing its role in global supply chains.

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Haneul Kim
Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Gen. Xavier Brunson shaking hands
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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back CFC Visit 2026: Prioritizing 2030 OPCON Transition

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visited the CFC on Jan 6, 2026, to call for firm readiness and to expedite the roadmap for the 2030 OPCON transfer to Seoul.

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Haneul Kim
A symbolic representation of trade barriers and tech restrictions between China and Japan.
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China Tightens Grip with Export Ban on Dual-use Goods to Japanese Military

On Jan 6, 2026, China announced an immediate ban on dual-use exports to the Japanese military, escalating the diplomatic row and targeting Tokyo's defense capabilities.

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Haneul Kim
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Sen. Mark Kelly Military Rank Threat: Trump Admin Targets Veteran over 'Illegal Orders' Video
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Sen. Mark Kelly Military Rank Threat: Trump Admin Targets Veteran over 'Illegal Orders' Video

The Trump administration is threatening to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over a video about illegal orders, sparking a major debate on military ethics and political retaliation.

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Haneul Kim
Aerial view of destroyed houses and temporary tents in Aceh, Indonesia
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Indonesia Aceh Tamiang Floods 2026: 1,170 Dead in Deadliest Disaster Since 2018

As of Jan 2026, Indonesia's Aceh Tamiang floods have claimed 1,170 lives. With 40,000 homes destroyed and deforestation blamed, PRISM explores the humanitarian crisis.

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Haneul Kim
Protesters in Fasa, Iran, gathered in front of a government building in late 2025.
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2026 Iran Protests Economic Governance: A Regime Facing Internal and External Siege

Iran is facing massive protests in early 2026 as the Rial loses 50% of its value. With military pressure from Israel and the US, the leadership admits governance failures for the first time.

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Haneul Kim
Government soldiers in a pick-up truck in Mukalla
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Yemen Hadramout Conflict 2026: Saudi-Backed Forces Reclaim Strategic Port

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have retaken Mukalla in the Yemen Hadramout conflict 2026. Discover the impact on regional stability and the Saudi-UAE proxy war.

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Haneul Kim
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Colombian military vehicles at the Venezuelan border bridge
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1.7 Million Refugees Expected: Colombia Venezuela Border Crisis 2026

Colombia prepares for a massive influx of 1.7 million refugees following US strikes in Venezuela. 30,000 troops deployed as the Colombia Venezuela border crisis 2026 intensifies.

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Haneul Kim
Caracas skyline with drones during 2026 crisis.
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Venezuela Power Crisis 2026: Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In as Maduro Defies US Court

Venezuela faces a historic dual-leadership crisis in 2026. Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in while Nicolas Maduro fights in a US court. Explore the impact on global geopolitics and energy.

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Haneul Kim
Dark Cuban coastline with the silhouette of a naval ship in the distance
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Cuba Post-Maduro Crisis 2026: The Collapse of the Venezuelan Oil Lifeline

Analyze the acute economic crisis in Cuba following the 2026 removal of Nicolás Maduro. Explore how the 'Donroe Doctrine' is reshaping Latin American geopolitics.

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Haneul Kim
US Raid in Venezuela 2026: Why China and Russia are Watching Closely
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US Raid in Venezuela 2026: Why China and Russia are Watching Closely

Analyze the global impact of the Jan 6, 2026, US raid in Venezuela. Discover how this move challenges the influence of China and Russia in South America.

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Haneul Kim
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U.S. Confronts Global Backlash Over 2026 Venezuela Military Raid at U.N. Council

The U.S. faces broad condemnation at a U.N. Security Council emergency meeting on Jan 6, 2026, regarding its military raid in Venezuela. Tensions rise over sovereignty and international law.

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Haneul Kim
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