Pentagon says two explosions near Kabul airport; US, civilian casualties
There were at least two explosions near Kabul's airport amid a huge and chaotic evacuation effort from Afghanistan on Thursday, the Pentagon said, with civilians and US service members among the casualties of what was described as a "complex attack."
Brazil's Eurofarma to make Pfizer COVID-19 shots in Latin America
Pfizer Inc and partner BioNTech said on Thursday they had signed a deal with Brazil's Eurofarma Laboratorios SA to manufacture their COVID-19 vaccine for distribution within Latin America.
Vietnam calls for ensuring security of elections in Iraq
NDO/VNA – Vietnam welcomes efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and international organisations and partners to assist Iraq in organising early elections scheduled for this October, said Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United
Discover Most Beautiful Acient Greek Ruins That Stand The Test Of Time
Greece has a long, rich history that left many ancient sites and ruins around for centuries, which amazingly stand the test of time to become must-see places once you travel to Greece.
AIPA to establish dialogue mechanisms with ASEAN and EP
NDO/VNA – Proposals for the establishment of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA)’s dialogue with ASEAN and European Parliament (EP) will be put forward to the AIPA’s 42nd General Assembly (AIPA-42) in the second plenary session, heard a meeting on August 25.
Delicious and Well known Dishes Named After Famous People
From pizza Margherita to beef Wellington, here is some of the most famous dishes that were named after a real person, along with their interesting stories.
Vietnam affirms importance of humanitarian aid to Syrian people
NDO/VNA – Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has highlighted the need to prioritise humanitarian assistance efforts to help Syrian people overcome impacts of the crisis in Syria.
Japan set to expand state of emergency as Delta variant spreads
Japan is set to expand a state of emergency to eight more prefectures, taking the total to 21, the minister in charge of coronavirus countermeasures said on Wednesday, as a surge in COVID-19 cases overwhelms its hospitals.
Rodrigo Duterte to run for Philippines' Vice President in 2022
NDO/VNA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has agreed to be the ruling party’s candidate for Vice President in next year’s elections, according to the PDP-Laban party.
Regional countries still struggling with COVID-19 pandemic
NDO/VNA - The Philippine Department of Health on August 23 recorded 18,332 new cases of COVID-19, the highest daily surge since the pandemic broke out in the country.
Canada's British Columbia plans vaccine passport for restaurants, sports events
The Canadian province of British Columbia will require patrons of non-essential businesses such as restaurants and movie theatres to be vaccinated against COVID-19 from Sept. 13, the government said on Monday.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine gains full US regulatory approval
The US drug regulator on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine - the first to secure such Food and Drug Administration validation - prompting President Joe Biden to make a fresh pitch to vaccine skeptics to get the shot to fight the relentless pandemic.
