China said US spy planes flew over Bien Dong Sea throughout April
In its monthly summary, the Beijing-based South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI) said at least 65 US military aircraft operated in the waters.
Covid-19 in India: High-tech hunt for scarce COVID-19 vaccines
Tech experts in Indian have designed websites for people to get Covid-19 shots online, which concerns the fairness among society and jeopardises chances of an equitable vaccine rollout.
World breaking news today (May 6): Trump's Facebook ban to stay in place, board rules
World breaking news today (May 6): Trump's Facebook ban to stay in place, board rules. Meanwhile, US seen as bigger threat to democracy than Russia or China, Pentagon's Watchdog to Investigate Military's Response to UFOs and gold price also make headlines today.
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce, $146 billion at stake
Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, decided to divorce after 27 years together, raising concerns around the future of one of the biggest and most influential charity organizations in the world.
World breaking news today (May 5): Trump launches new communications platform
World breaking news today (May 5): Trump launches new communications platform. Meanwhile, Singapore extends stay-home notice to 21 days for travellers, Chinese navy to help Indonesia salvage sunken submarine and gold price also make headlines today.
China calls for 'basic etiquette' after Philippine outburst
China urged the Philippines on May 4 to observe "basic etiquette" and eschew megaphone diplomacy after the southeast Asian nation's foreign minister used an expletive-laced Twitter message to demand that China's vessels leave disputed waters.
G7 aims to court new allies to counter challenges from China, Russia
The Group of Seven western democracies aims to court new allies to counter challenges from China and Russia without holding Beijing down and while pursuing more stable ties with the Kremlin.
Japanese companies to end use of Chinese drones over security concerns
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
