(VOVWORLD) -Joint airstrikes by the US, the UK, and France on Syria to punish its government for allegedly using chemical weapons has caused a backlash in the international community. Military operations targeting a sovereign country is seen as a violation of international law and the UN Charter. The world community is seeking a diplomatic solution to end the violence and restore peace in Syria.

(VOVWORLD) - Speaker of the Parliament of Iran Ali Ardeshir Larijani arrived in Vietnam on Sunday for a 3-day official visit at the invitation of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The visit is expected to create new momentum for the 45-year relationship between the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bằng province was recognised as a global geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council in Paris last week. This is the second UNESCO-recognised Global Geopark in Vietnam after Dong Van Karst Plateau, which received recognition eight years ago.

(VOVWORLD) - South African Tourism (SAT) has urged tourists not to cancel their trips to South Africa due to water challenges. In a statement released on Friday, SAT assures that visitors will have enough water for use because of the recovery of water level in reservoirs and people’s tireless efforts in saving water.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, with the Kinh being the majority and the other groups making up 14% of the national population of 90 million people. Vietnam has ensured human rights, including the right to equality among ethnic groups.

(VOVWORLD) - The annual Golden Kite Awards are given by the Vietnam Cinematography Association to honor films with creativity, traditional and humane values, and positive social effects. This year, 117 movies vie for the awards.

(VOVWORLD) -Relations between Russia and the US are at their worst since the Cold War. The two countries have locked horns over an alleged chemical attack which killed dozens in Syria last week. The White House has said “all options are on the table”, hinting a military response to the attack.

(VOVWORLD) -Despite the defeat of the Islamic State, Syria has been bogged down in troubles. Syria made headlines in recent days when an alleged chemical attack killed dozens of people in Douma.

(VOVWORLD) -The annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia 2018, themed “An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity”, is taking place in Boao, Hainan Island, China. The Forum draws 2,000 participants, including state leaders, to discuss growth, innovation, and prosperity worldwide.

(VOVWORLD) - Farmers applying high-technology to production should collaborate with enterprises to ensure an outlet rather than calling for “public rescue”. Agricultural experts and businesspeople agreed to this idea at a seminar on solutions for high-tech agriculture organized by Vietnam National University of Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.