[VOVWORLD] - US forces in the Middle East launched a new wave of attacks on Iran on Thursday, the 12th consecutive day of US strikes in the most serious escalation of fighting since the April 8 ceasefire took effect.

[VOVWORLD] - A film week marking the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's War Invalids and Martyrs' Day on July 27 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday, with cinemas across the country joining the initiative for the first time to offer free screenings of films commemorating war heroes.

[VOVWORLD] - The Party and State have considered caring for those who have rendered meritorious service to the nation as a key political task, reflecting the morale of "drinking water, remembering the source," Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on Thursday.

[VOVWORLD] - The Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of ​a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, further raising the risk of a second chokehold on world oil supplies at the Red Sea in coordination with Iran's attempt to control the Strait of ‌Hormuz.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam successfully defended its overall title at the 10th Asian Pencak Silat Championships 2026, winning 16 gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals.

[VOVWORLD] - More than 300 delegates representing people with meritorious service to the nation were honored at a national conference held in Hanoi on Thursday, one of the key activities marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

[VOVWORLD] - The Foreign Ministers of Vietnam and China have stressed the importance of continuing to effectively implement the common perceptions reached by the top leaders of the two Parties and countries, while promoting the strategic guiding role of high-level exchanges.

[VOVWORLD] - The leaders of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and Portuguese Radio and Television (RTP) have agreed to maintain regular information exchanges, share professional expertise, and work towards the early signing of a cooperation agreement.

[VOVWORLD] - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate around 20 billion USD for the US economy, driven by increased consumer spending, tourism, and services.

[VOVWORLD] - The US military campaign against Iran has cost 37.5 billion USD so far, which is up by nearly 8 billion USD from the Pentagon's previous estimate, said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.