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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.
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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.
World breaking news today (May 16): Fresh rocket barrage targets central Israel after Hamas threat
World breaking news today (May 16): Fresh rocket barrage targets central Israel after Hamas threat. Meanwhile, thousands rally across Europe to back Palestinians, tornadoes hits central China and gold price also make headlines today.
People fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks and staying 6 feet away from others in public and most settings in updated public health guidance.
U.S. Embassy in Moscow temporarily resumes consular services
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow will temporarily resume consular services following the Russian government's move to postpone a ban on employing foreign nationals.
U.S vows to stand by Australia in Australia - China economic coercion
On Thursday, U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne that U.S will not leave Australia alone its worsening trade and other disputes with China.
Philippines refuses to withdraw ships from Bien Dong sea amid tensions with Beijing
With pressure building on Manila’s relationship with Beijing he warns this could be where ‘our friendship ends’, said Philippines president.
World breaking news today (May 15): Russia puts US, Czech Republic on list of 'unfriendly states'
World breaking news today (May 15): Russia puts US, Czech Republic on list of 'unfriendly states. Meanwhile, WHO warns second pandemic year to be deadlier than first, Chinese student denied US visa due to policeman father and gold price also make headlines today.
Top scientists uncertain about the need for Covid-19 booster shots
Covid-19 vaccine developers are planning to do yearly booster shots and new vaccines to tackle new coronavirus variants, but the questions made by top scientists that whether or not the booster shots are needed, and the uncertainty remains.
World breaking news today (May 14): Prince Harry appears to criticise way he was raised by his father
World breaking news today (May 14): Prince Harry appears to criticise way he was raised by his father. Meanwhile, US withdraws 120 military personnel from Israel, Russia to send billionaire Maezawa, film crew to ISS and gold price also make headlines today.
Life in a “Covid free” idyllic Italian island
As Europe plans to reopen tourisms, Capri, one of Italy's idyllic islands has welcomed visitors with an exciting invitation: The island without Covid-19.
WHO: Seychelles Covid-19 data reviewed after fully vaccinated people test positive
On Tuesday, World Health Organization (WHO) said it was reviewing COVID-19 data from Seychelles, the world’s most vaccinated country, after a third of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week despite being fully vaccinated.
World breaking news today (May 13): US halts consular services in Russia after diplomatic row
World breaking news today (May 13): US halts consular services in Russia after diplomatic row. Meanwhile, Liz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post, Hong Kong legislators pass 'patriotic' oath law and gold price also make headlines today.
Suspected Covid victims bodies found on India’s Ganges river
The upsurge amount of bodies floating in the Ganges river was due to the overcrowdedness and high costs in crematorium, according to reports from India.
World News Today (May 12): Moscow says Putin and Biden should talk arms control at possible summit
World breaking news today (May 12): Moscow says Putin and Biden should talk arms control at possible summit. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II's return to stage, dozens of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River and gold price also make headlines today.
Violence escalated between Palestine and Israel
A crescendo of violence has been sparked between Israelis and Palestinians.
Russia- the West tension soars, Putin vows to defend Russian interests
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will "firmly" defend national interests, as he denounced the return of “Russophobia” and warning of a revival of Nazism.
South Korean president calls for action on North Korea
In a speech marking his fourth year of presidency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that "it was time to take action", and sees his final year in office as the last chance to achieve peace with North Korea.
Norway should exclude J&J and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines over potential side effects
According to a government-appointed commission on Monday, Norway should consider excluding Covid-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson from inoculation programme due to its potential and halmful health side-effects, even though they were said to be rare.
World breaking news today (May 11): ‘Black fungus’ complication adds to India’s COVID woes
World breaking news today (May 11): ‘Black fungus’ complication adds to India’s COVID woes. Meanwhile, China foreign ministry says planned UN event on Xinjiang an insult, US ship fires 30 warning shots after Iranian vessels approach fleet and gold price also make headlines today.
China reaches peak Covid-19 prevention with Everest ‘separation line’
China will set up a “separation line” on the world’s highest peak to prevent transmission between climbers after a cluster of Covid-19 cases was reported at a base camp in neighbouring Nepal.
China, Indonesia hold joint naval exercises near Jakarta
Although Jakarta is not involved in any territorial disputes in the waterway, it considers the waters off the Natunas to be part of its exclusive economic zone, though Beijing claims it has historical rights to fish there.