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Vietnamese Pho Stands out at ASEAN Cuisine Promotion Festival

The ASEAN Committee in Prague held the ASEAN Cook Show 2024 in Prague (Czech Republic) on May 16.

Vietnam Supports Education Promotion Topics in UN Agenda

An ambassadorial meeting of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning took place in New York on May 15. The meeting were attended by United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammad, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Stefania Giannini, Ambassador, Head of diplomatic delegations, and representatives of nearly 30 UN member states.

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Japan Plans to Provide Flood Risk Warning Maps for Southeast Asia

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism plans to support disaster preparation in four Southeast Asian countries, namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia, by providing flood risk warning maps.

UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 23: Heavy snow to blanket across the UK with wintry conditions

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The UK is forecasted to cope with heavy snow up to 20 inches with wintry conditions across the country. Meanwhile, wet and windy conditions are expected in central and western areas, showers in the east.

January 22, 2021 | 20:20

India daily weather forecast latest, January 23: Heavy snow covers northwest Jammu while dense fog prevails Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh

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India is forecasted to cope with heavy snow in the northwest Jammu. Meanwhile, dense fog is likely to prevail Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh.

January 22, 2021 | 20:06

World breaking news today (January 22): Trump officials at labor board ousted by Biden after resisting removal

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World breaking news today (January 22): Trump officials at labor board ousted by Biden. Meanwhile, Biden seeks extension of START nuclear treaty with Russia, Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in U.S, Indian's largest vaccine manufacturer exploded, and gold prices also make headlines today.

January 22, 2021 | 10:34

Biden signs 17 executive actions on first day after inauguration

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On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed more than a dozen executive actions, some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.

January 22, 2021 | 09:01

Russia’s second Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective

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Russia’s consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor on January 19 told TASS news agency that Russia’s second Covid-19 vaccine EpiVacCorona proved 100% effective in early-stage trials.

January 21, 2021 | 19:16

UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 22: Wintry showers in the north and west parts, Storm Christoph sparks dangerous alerts

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The UK is forecasted to cope with wintry showers mainly in the north and west parts, while Storm hits the country and sparks "danger to life" alerts to people. In Europe, windy and wet conditions set to cover the western and central areas of Europe while drier weather is expected in the east.

January 21, 2021 | 18:56

India daily weather forecast latest, January 22: North and Northwest areas to experience wet weather while rain and snowfall expected

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Following a cold spell that saw both daytime and nighttime temperatures in the northern half of the country fall dramatically, parts of North and Northwest India set to experience wet weather for three days starting Friday, January 22.

January 21, 2021 | 14:50

Twitter locked account of China's U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet

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Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, which the U.S. social media platform said violated the firm's policy against "dehumanization".

January 21, 2021 | 14:46

WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout

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The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to approve several COVID-19 vaccines from Western and Chinese manufacturers in coming weeks and months, a document published on Wednesday shows, as it aims for rapid rollouts in poorer countries.

January 21, 2021 | 13:25

World breaking news today (January 21): Biden takes the oath of Office, with video

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World breaking news today (January 21): Biden takes the oath of Office. Meanwhile, world leaders react to Joe Biden's inauguration, Italy PM wins backing for deficit hike, British to face ban on entering EU and gold price also make headlines today.

January 21, 2021 | 10:08

Vietnamese official: ASEAN needs task force against fake news

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ASEAN needs to set up an anti-fake news task force, proposed Trieu Minh Long, Director General of the Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications’ Department of International Cooperation, at a seminar held in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 20.

January 21, 2021 | 08:38

UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 21: Brutal winter Storm Christoph to hit the UK in two phases

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The UK is forecasted to cope with a brutal winter storm named Christoph with two main phases. Meanwhile, rain and wind are expected in west, fair and mild conditions set to cover in the east of Europe.

January 20, 2021 | 17:00

Jack Ma makes first public appearance in months of disappearing

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Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba in China, makes his first public appearance after nearly three months of being out of public view as his tech empire continues to grapple with challenges from Chinese regulators.

January 20, 2021 | 16:05

India daily weather forecast latest, January 21: Severe cold conditions prevail in isolated pockets of west Rajasthan

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Cold day or severe cold day conditions are expected to prevail in isolated pockets of west Rajasthan during the next 24 hours and over Bihar during the next 3 days.

January 20, 2021 | 15:10

Biden's inauguration rehearsal got evacuated after fire alarm near U.S Capitol

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The U.S Capitol briefly locked down on Monday, and the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal evacuated after a fire alarm in a homeless encampment roughly a mile away sent a plume of smoke into the air and caused security concerns.

January 20, 2021 | 10:06

World breaking news today (January 20): Joe Biden tears up in emotional farewell to Delaware ahead of inauguration

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World breaking news today (January 20): Joe Biden tears up in emotional farewell. Meanwhile, Trump doesn’t mention Biden in farewell, Thai court gives record 43-year sentence for insulting king, COVID-19 updates and gold prices also make headlines today.

January 20, 2021 | 09:46

India calls for a ban of Amazon Prime Show "Tandav"

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"Tandav", Amazon's new original shows and the company itself faces political backlash after being accused of mocking Hindu gods and disrespecting Hindu religious sentiments.

January 19, 2021 | 16:29

FBI Investigation: Woman who stole Pelosi's laptop might sell it to Russian Intelligence

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Authorities are looking for a woman who was reported by a former partner that she took a laptop from the Office of the House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, during the U.S Capitol riot, according to FBI reports.

January 19, 2021 | 16:25

Pompeo claims himself as loyal servant of the president

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In the final days of Donald Trump's presidency, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has remained steadfastly loyal, even as others have distanced themselves or resigned in protest.

January 19, 2021 | 16:22

India daily weather forecast latest, January 20: Clear and dry conditions to cover most of regions

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India is forecasted to have a clear and dry day in most of regions in the country. However, dense fog is likely to dominate in the Gangetic plains during the next 24 hours.

January 19, 2021 | 16:22

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