Vietnam's 50th Anniversary: Honoring the Fall of Saigon and Unity

April 29, 2025, 11:21 pm more...

In Vietnam, commemorations mark 50 years since the transformative events at the war’s end. Citizens and officials alike reflect on the historic fall of Saigon with a blend of solemn tribute and wry commentary on unresolved divides, as celebrations stir both pride and a hint of bemused irony.

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Trump’s foreign policy promises stumble in his first 100 days

April 28, 2025, 7:21 am more...

Amid bold proclamations to end the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts instantaneously, the administration’s initial 100-day period has yielded little progress. Critics note that Trump’s swift declarations now seem more like empty slogans as reality jolts his grand ambitions, leaving observers both skeptical and amused.

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