New safety concerns of Russia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine worries Brazil
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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.
World breaking news today (April 28): Deadly India Covid-19 outbreak hits US Diplomatic Mission, killing two
World breaking news today (April 28): India Covid-19 outbreak hits US Diplomatic Mission. Meanwhile, Biden to propose free preschool, Japan highlights concern over China's military and gold price also make headlines today.
Covid-19 in India: The real number of cases might go unreported, experts say
India, home to the world's worst ongoing coronavirus outbreak, has reported more than 17.6 million cases since the pandemic began last year, and experts fear that the real number is much higher than the public figure.
Oscar 2021: A historical winning year for Asian women
After being pushed back by two months, the 93rd Academy Awards were held on Sunday, which was broadcast from two locations in Los Angeles: The Dolby Theatre and Union Station. This year's Oscar is a big winning year for Asian women, with Chloe Zhao won best actor and picture, and Yuh-jung Youn becomes first Korean to win acting Oscar.
India’s lastest Covid-19 updates: record numbers for 5th days straight, hospitals scramble for oxygen
The second wave which began in March has been hitting India hard, leaving the whole country struggling with world-record daily caseload for days.
World breaking news today (April 26): Countries promise rapid aid as COVID rages in India
World breaking news today (April 26): Countries promise rapid aid as COVID rages in India. Meanwhile, Putin and Biden May Meet in June, US begins local withdrawal from Afghanistan and gold price also make headlines today.
EU calls out China for endangering South China Sea peace
The European Union has criticised China’s activities in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea), accusing it of threatening regional peace and stability.
World breaking news today (April 25): Biden says 1915 massacres of Armenians constitute genocide
World breaking news today (April 25): Biden says 1915 massacres of Armenians constitute genocide. Meanwhile, Trump plots temporary move from Mar-a-Lago north to New Jersey, Myanmar’s junta agrees to end violence against civilians and gold price also make headlines today.
Indonesia navy's submarine sunk, 53 sailors presumed dead
On Saturday, Indonesia navy declared that its missing submarine had sunk, which also ended the hope of finding 53 crew members.
India’s daily coronavirus update: World’s highest daily rise in COVID cases, record deaths
India’s coronavirus infections rose by 346,786 overnight, the health ministry said on Saturday, setting a new world record for the third consecutive day.
