US-Iran tensions de-escalate

US-Iran tensions de-escalate

(VOVWORLD) - Since Iran launched a missile attack targeting two military bases in Iraq manned by US personnel on Wednesday, no further military action from either side has been reported. Washington and...
Tensions rise in Middle East

Tensions rise in Middle East

(VOVWORLD) - Tensions are escalating in the Middle East following the Trump administration’s decision to deploy more troops to the region in the wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil...
Foreign scholars: China violates UNCLOS

Foreign scholars: China violates UNCLOS

(VOVWORLD) - The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which officially took effect 25 years ago, is considered the world’s maritime constitution. China signed the Convention...
East Sea issue: Trust should not be eroded

East Sea issue: Trust should not be eroded

(VOVWORLD) - The 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings ended in Bangkok last week with the East Sea being a hot topic among other regional issues. Attending the event...
Dangerous confrontation in the Gulf

Dangerous confrontation in the Gulf

(VOVWORLD) - The US and Iran approached the brink of war after Iran shot down a US military surveillance drone above the Strait of Hormuz. Although it stopped short of a military strike...
Tensions escalate in Gaza

Tensions escalate in Gaza

(VOVWORLD) - The Arab League (AL) on Tuesday denounced the escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip and blamed Israel for the consequences of its "aggression
US, UK, France warn of strikes in Syria

US, UK, France warn of strikes in Syria

(VOVWORLD) - US National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Monday that Washington, along with the UK and France, will give a "stronger response" if Syria uses chemical weapons