Hong Kong (China) shut schools amid heavy rains

Hong Kong (China) shut schools amid heavy rains

(VOVWORLD) - Hong Kong (China) shut schools after the Special Administrative Region’s weather observatory declared a “red” signal, signifying the second-highest level of rainfall warning on Thursday
Rescue work under way in Libya

Rescue work under way in Libya

(VOVWORLD) - About 7,000 people have been reported dead or missing after two old dams collapsed Sunday night in the city of Derna in eastern Libya. The dam collapse swept...
COP26: challenges and hope

COP26: challenges and hope

(VOVWORLD) - The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, which has drawn more than 120 government leaders, is expected to make needed progress in addressing...
The Tale of Kieu on the puppetry stage

The Tale of Kieu on the puppetry stage

(VOVWORLD) - The Tale of Kieu, written by poet Nguyen Du in the 18th century, is considered the towering masterpiece of Vietnamese literature. The famous work has inspired many other art forms, including theatre,...
UN chief concerned of nuclear risks

UN chief concerned of nuclear risks

(VOVWORLD) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Friday that the world is living “in the shadow of nuclear catastrophe,” fueled by growing distrust and tensions between the nuclear powers