[VOVWORLD] - A controversy between the US and Iran regarding the 2026 World Cup escalated when US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin publicly celebrated Iran's elimination from the tournament by saying he "might've sung a song or two, or maybe even danced a happy dance" and was glad they were leaving.

[VOVWORLD] - Iran's acting Defense Minister Majid Ibn al-Reza said Thursday that Iran's ballistic missiles and drone capabilities are a “red line” of national security and will not be part of negotiations with the United States.

[VOVWORLD] - The World Bank (WB) on Wednesday elevated Vietnam to an upper-middle-income status, after the country's gross national income (GNI) per capita climbed from 4,490 USD in 2024 to 4,970 USD in 2025.

[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, along with incumbent and former Party and State leaders, attended a ceremony on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh City being honored with the name of President Ho Chi Minh (July 2).

[VOVWORLD] - A 10-man United States roared into the next round of the World Cup ​on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, ending ‌a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of a dream American run in soccer's global showpiece.

[VOVWORLD] - Iran and the United States concluded ​a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on ‌issues that they said had been resolved when an interim agreement was announced two weeks ago.

[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi launched the Muong Coc community-based tourism product in My Duc Commune on Wednesday, introducing a new destination built on a green and sustainable tourism model that promotes and preserves the cultural heritage of the Muong ethnic group.

[VOVWORLD] - Commune- and ward-level clinics in Hanoi officially launched a free periodic health check-up program for local residents starting from Wednesday.

[VOVWORLD] - Tehran will not enter negotiations on a final agreement until five preliminary provisions of a recent peace MoU are implemented, said Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnamese rescue team deployed to assist earthquake victims in Venezuela on Wednesday recovered 11 bodies from the rubble and handed them over to the Venezuelan authorities.