Temporary aid suspension for Gaza raises concern

Temporary aid suspension for Gaza raises concern

(VOVWORLD) - Some Western countries have temporarily suspended funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), raising deep concern about the worsening humanitarian...
Iran, Pakistan restore diplomatic ties

Iran, Pakistan restore diplomatic ties

(VOVWORLD) - Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Friday announced that the envoys of Pakistan and Iran had arrived at their respective embassies in Islamabad and Tehran “as per understanding between...
Vietnam enhances cooperation with European partners

Vietnam enhances cooperation with European partners

(VOVWORLD) - After attending the 54th annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will pay official visits to Hungary and Romania from January 18-23. The visits are...
US climate envoy John Kerry to leave his post

US climate envoy John Kerry to leave his post

(VOVWORLD) -US veteran politician John Kerry will leave his post as President Joe Biden’s special climate envoy later this winter but will help Biden's re-election campaign, his...
Unique wedding procedures of the Ede  ​

Unique wedding procedures of the Ede ​

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede people are matriarchal so weddings are normally initiated by women. The bride's family is responsible for preparing betrothal gifts, and the groom's family has the privilege of...
AI emerges as a global issue

AI emerges as a global issue

(VOVWORLD) - This year Artificial Intelligence (AI) became a major global issue. Along with its extremely broad potential for socio-economic development, AI presents great security and safety risks, prompting countries...
World's biggest nuclear plant could soon restart

World's biggest nuclear plant could soon restart

(VOVWORLD) - Japan's nuclear power regulator on Wednesday lifted an operational ban it imposed on Tokyo Electric Power's massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power plant two years ago, clearing the path...
Wednesday December 20, 2023

Wednesday December 20, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - Last week VOVWorld received more than 450 emails and letters from listeners in 34 countries and territories. In addition to reception reports, we received lots of Christmas greetings from...