(VOVWORLD) - The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave.

(VOVWORLD) - A national hotline for combating human trafficking was launched on Friday at a ceremony in Hanoi, jointly organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Vietnam, the British Embassy, and the Ministry of Health.

(VOVWORLD) -US President Donald Trump, who was on a state visit to the UK, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday signed a tech partnership on AI, quantum computing and nuclear power.

(VOVWORLD) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become Vietnam’s largest trade partner in the Middle East, a senior official said at a workshop hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Lao National Assembly Vice President Sounthone Xayachack agreed to continue to closely coordinate in global and regional forums, especially within the framework of the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to continue providing policy advice and risk warnings to Vietnam; to strengthen cooperation, technical assistance and human resource training; and to support the country in adapting to new international economic conditions.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam remains steadfast in supporting multilateralism grounded in the UN Charter and international law, guided by the principles of inclusiveness, equality, and a people-centered approach for the common interests of the international community, said Vietnamese Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang at the first plenary session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and Indonesia agreed to further boost bilateral defense ties at their 4th Defense Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Vice Chairman Le Minh Hoan on Thursday met with Wouter Beke, chair of the European Parliament delegation, who expressed the hope for stronger relations with both Vietnam and ASEAN.

(VOVWORLD) - President Luong Cuong received Ms. Pauline Tamesis, United Nations Resident Coordinator, and heads of UN agencies in Vietnam on Thursday in Hanoi ahead of his trip to the US to attend the 80th UN General Assembly High-Level Debate in New York.