(VOVWORLD) - Seven people, including four suspected Hamas members, were arrested in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands on suspicion of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe, authorities of the three countries said Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - European Union (EU) members agreed on a 12th package of sanctions against Russia, the European Council said on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday said that the military campaign against Hamas will not be completed within the next few months.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is one of the most vibrant markets in the Asia-Pacific region and leads Southeast Asia in wind and solar power development, according to experts attending the 6th Vietnam Energy and Technology Forum 2023, which opened in Hanoi on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to open EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia despite opposition from Hungary.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that the government and businesses of Japan’s Gunma prefecture will play an important role in deepening the friendly relations between Vietnam and Japan.

(VOVWORLD) - Kon Tum provincial authorities have asked relevant agencies for technical support in developing a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for its Kon Tum plateau as a World Biosphere Reserve.

(VOVWORLD) - The state visit to Vietnam by Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping has yielded many positive outcomes that demonstrate the deep mutual respect between the two Parties and States and establish a durable, long-term cooperation framework for Vietnam and China. The remarks were made by Le Hoai Trung, Head of the Party Central Commitee’s External Relations Commission.

(VOVWORLD) - Iran's semi-official news agency ISNA said Thursday that Iran will waive entry visa requirements for 33 nations.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s rice export volume and value during the past 11 months surpassed the figures of the entire 2022, and this year’s revenue is expected to reach 5 billion USD, authorities said.