UN Council to meet Friday on Syria's Idlib The UN Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Friday to discuss an uptick in violence in the embattled Syrian opposition stronghold of Idlib, diplomats said.

US committed to supporting a prosperous, independent Việt Nam US Assistant Secretary of State David Stilwell reaffirmed the US’s policy of maintaining security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom, and unobstructed trade in the South China Sea.

Việt Nam, US hold defence policy dialogue The Việt Nam-US defence policy dialogue was held at the US Department of Defence in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time), discussing regional and international issues of mutual concern and measures to boost cooperation in the future.

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EU supports Vietnamese flood victims The allocation was announced on Wednesday to support more than 18,000 residents who suffered from heavy floods in early August from Đắk Lắk, Kiên Giang and Lâm Đồng provinces.

UN hails Africa free trade area as 'bridge to peace' The United Nations on Monday hailed a landmark Africa-wide free trade area accord launched at the weekend as a bridge towards peace on the continent.

UN calls for one-week truce in Libya's Tripoli The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Sunday called for a one-week truce in the capital Tripoli, which is witnessing ongoing clashes between the UN-backed government and the east-based army.

Mozambique: Deutsche Post DHL Group Disaster Response Team provides logistical support following devastating tropical cyclone Idai Mozambique: Deutsche Post DHL Group Disaster Response Team provides logistical support following devastating tropical cyclone Idai

1.1 million children affected by Venezuela crisis: UNICEF The number of children who are affected by the Venezuelan crisis and who will need humanitarian aid this year is expected to more than double to reach 1.1 million, up from nearly 500,000, the UN children's agency said Thursday.

Việt Nam and China continue work on humanitarian activities

The Việt Nam Red Cross (VNRC) and the Red Cross Society of China were committed to continue working together on humanitarian activities, officials said at a meeting between VNRC President Nguyễn Thị Xuân Thu and Deputy President of the Red Cross Society of China Wang Haijing in Hà Nội today.