Iran launches military exercise

Iran launches military exercise

(VOVWORLD) - Iran's army on Sunday launched a large-scale military exercise in the Sea of Oman and surrounding waters, official news agency IRNA reported
UN urges end to war as Tigray conflict escalates

UN urges end to war as Tigray conflict escalates

(VOVWORLD) - Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on Wednesday denounced the escalating conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region and insisted on bringing perpetrators of rights abuses to...
South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

(VOVWORLD) - For South Africa, Heritage Day on September 24 is an annual occasion that grips the country in a series of events, festivities, and social and family gatherings. It celebrates South Africa’s roots, and...
Launch of Vietnam’s satellite suspended

Launch of Vietnam’s satellite suspended

(VOVWORLD) - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, on Wednesday suspended the launch of its fifth Epsilon solid-fuel rocket that is expected to carry nine small satellites, including Vietnam’s...
Special volunteers on the COVID-19 frontlines

Special volunteers on the COVID-19 frontlines

(VOVWORLD) - People who have recovered from the coronavirus in Ho Chi Minh City have registered to become volunteers. After recovering, they have antibodies against the virus and empathize with the physical and mental...
Pyongyang may have launched 2 ballistic missiles

Pyongyang may have launched 2 ballistic missiles

(VOVWORLD) - North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles toward the Sea of Japan on Wednesday. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that North Korea might have fired two ballistic...
Laos’ greetings, etiquette customs

Laos’ greetings, etiquette customs

(VOVWORLD) - Laos enchants tourists with its beauty and unique culture and customs. When you visit Laos you’ll have a chance to meet super-friendly locals and observe their unhurried lives. Laotians impress tourists...