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Japanese companies to end use of Chinese drones over security concerns

May 05, 2021 | 07:45

Japanese companies will end use of Chinese-made drones over security concerns, joining the government’s efforts to curb the potential security risks.

EU condemn Russia over travel bans on Brussels officials

May 04, 2021 | 16:04

The European Union has summoned Russia, condemning Moscow over the decision of barring eight officials from entering the country in retaliation for sanctions.

Philipines: President Duterte got first dose of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine

May 04, 2021 | 11:32

On Monday (May 3), Philipines's President Rodrigo Duterte received his first dose of Sinopharm's vaccine against COVID-19, to encourage his country to get inoculated and help stop the spread of the virus.

Covid-19 in India: All arrivals from India banned from Taiwan

May 04, 2021 | 10:15

On Monday, Taiwan officially banned all the arrivals from India, in order to prevent new infections, with more nations reporting cases of a variant first identified in the subcontinent.

World breaking news today (May 4): Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage

May 04, 2021 | 08:59

World breaking news today (May 4): Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage. Meanwhile, summoning of the Russian Ambassador to the EU; NZ, China differences becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile and gold price also make headlines today.

US, Japan, South Korea generals hold first meeting in Hawaii since outbreak

May 04, 2021 | 07:27

The top uniformed officials of the US, Japan and South Korea met recently in Hawaii to address concerns about North Korea and discuss the importance of promoting a rules-based international order in the region.

Biden administration disclosed Trump-era rules on terrorism suspects

May 03, 2021 | 13:07

The Biden administration disclosed Trump-era rules on Friday regulating the use of deadly force against terrorist suspects abroad after the Trump administration refused to make them public.

Covid-19 in India: Indian industry body urges to curtail economic activities to save lives

May 03, 2021 | 09:55

On Sunday, A Indian industry body urged the authorities to take the responsibility by taking "stronger national steps", and to curtail economic activities in order to save lives, since the country is suffering greatly and the Covid-19 cases are rising everyday, which leads to the overwhelm of the healthcare system.

World breaking news today (May 3): Philippines Vows to Continue Maritime Exercises in South China Sea

May 03, 2021 | 09:46

World breaking news today (May 3): Philippines Vows to Continue Maritime Exercises in South China Sea. Meanwhile, China’s carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea, UK rushes to increase aid to India's health care system and gold price also make headlines today.

New safety concerns of Russia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine worries Brazil

May 02, 2021 | 15:07

Brazil's health authority has announced that it would not recommend importing Sputnik V, the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia, the vaccine’s Russian backers threatened legal action for defamation and the Brazilian officials released recordings and documents supporting their position.

Covid-19 in India: Warnings of virus mutations that can "evade immune response"

May 02, 2021 | 12:51

A forum of scientific advisers has warned that minor mutations in some samples of the coronavirus could “possibly evade immune response” and require more study.

World breaking news today (May 2): Biden frantic after forgetting he put mask in his pocket

May 02, 2021 | 12:33

World breaking news today (May 2): Biden frantic after forgetting he put mask in his pocket. Meanwhile, N. Korea says Biden policy shows hostile U.S. intent, magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts northern Japan and gold price also make headlines today.

Vietnam keen to follow path of righteous diplomacy at UNSC

May 02, 2021 | 09:25

Vietnam successfully assumed the role of President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) over the last month, a position that it has held for the second time during its non-permanent UNSC membership during the 2020 - 2021 period. To mark the occasion, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN, granted an exclusive interview to VOV correspondents, shedding light on Vietnamese success during its UNSC Presidency.

Eight EU citizens banned from Russia in sanctions retaliation

May 01, 2021 | 17:26

Russia on Friday barred eight officials from European Union countries from entering the country, in response to EU sanctions against Russian security officials over the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

U.S in " competition with China to win the 21st century", Biden says

May 01, 2021 | 15:13

In President Biden's joint to the Congress, he urged Americans to "win the 21st century" in the great power competition against China and other countries.

World breaking news today (May 1): Biden to restrict travel from India to US

May 01, 2021 | 10:40

World breaking news today (May 1): Biden to restrict travel from India to US. Meanwhile, Russia imposes entry ban on 8 EU officials, Cambodia police general among 3 jailed for violating COVID-19 curbs and gold price also make headlines today.

World breaking news today (April 30): WHO says India COVID crisis could 'happen anywhere'

April 30, 2021 | 15:37

World breaking news today (April 30): WHO says India COVID crisis could 'happen anywhere'. Meanwhile, Palestinian authority postpones Parliamentary Elections, dozens killed in crush at religious festival in Israel and gold price also make headlines today.

India Covid-19 Daily Update (April 30): India COVID cases cross 18 million

April 30, 2021 | 12:16

India's total Covid-19 cases passed 18 million on Thursday after another world record number of daily infections, and flames crackle over the wails and prayers of grieving families as they mourn loved ones laid on funeral pyres that burn through the night in New Delhi.

Indian COVID-19 Updates (April 29): Indians rush for vaccines as death tops 200,000

April 29, 2021 | 13:57

The last 24 hours brought 360,960 new cases for the world’s largest single-day total, taking India’s tally of infections to nearly 18 million. It was also the deadliest day so far, with 3,293 fatalities carrying the toll to 201,187.

World breaking news today (April 29): First lady hosts virtual guests for Biden address to congress

April 29, 2021 | 13:56

World breaking news today (April 29): First lady hosts virtual guests for Biden address to congress. Meanwhile, Biden to announce new CDC mask guidance, EU says Russia, China sow jab disinformation, and gold price also make headlines today.