(VOVWORLD) - Reports from the Middle East and Israel on Sunday said Egypt has put forth a new proposal for a hostage exchange agreement in the Gaza Strip.

(VOVWORLD) - Austria on Sunday said three people were detained for suspected involvement in an “Islamist network,” as Vienna and Cologne step up police controls, citing heightened security concerns during Christmas.

(VOVWORLD) - In his message to Catholics on Christmas, Pope Francis said peace needs to be restored around the world, especially in Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was born.

(VOVWORLD) - The severe cold spell, which has blanketed the northern region as well as the north-central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An for about 10 days now, is expected to end early this week.

(VOVWORLD) - The making and performance of 100 dishes and drinks made from Binh Tan sweet potatoes have set a Vietnamese record at a cooking competition held within the framework of the 3rd Tourism Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on December 23 - 25.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has increasingly become an attractive destination for Australian tourists as it offers them with new experiences compared to those found in other Asian destinations.

(VOVWORLD) - The Opera House in the capital is set to host the Hanoi concert on next Monday or January 1 in celebration of the New Year.

(VOVWORLD) - A number of domestic and foreign chefs are set to introduce their signature vegan dishes at the Vegan Food Festival 2024, which is scheduled to take place at Thong Nhat Park from January 12 to January 14.

(VOVWORLD) -Christmas Eve was dull and gloomy in Bethlehem where Jesus was born, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The main Christmas ceremony was limited and not open to pilgrims and visitors.

(VOVWORLD) -Locals and tourists celebrated Christmas Sunday night at churches and public entertainment spots in the center of Hanoi city, whose streets were lit up with sparkling lights.