At least 49 migrants killed in Mexico road accident At least 49 migrants were killed Thursday in Mexico after the truck they were hiding in hit a retaining wall and overturned in the southern state of Chiapas, a major transit point for those trying to reach the United States.

Việt Nam urges priority for saving lives in global refugee challenge The UN Security Council discussed the worldwide refugee situation at a briefing on Tuesday (US time), during which a Vietnamese diplomat called on all parties concerned to prioritise saving lives so that no one died while crossing a border or sea.

Why a journalist created World News Day A record number of newsrooms across the world have joined this year’s World News Day, a global day of action to promote the importance of fact-based journalism.

Goethe Institute offers films online

The Goethe Institute Hanoi will hold an online film programme from August 28 to September 18 to help people feel relaxed during the coronavirus lockdown.

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This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic This Ramadan, UNHCR calls for solidarity with those hit hardest by the global pandemic

Việt Nam calls on parties in Western Sahara to return to negotiations, support for Colombia Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations (UN), has reaffirmed Việt Nam’s support for the settlement of the Western Sahara issue via peace talks between relevant parties on the basis of international law and resolutions of the UN Security Council

Boat carrying nearly 370 migrants reaches Italy's Lampedusa A fishing boat carrying nearly 370 migrants landed overnight on the Italian island of Lampedusa, where the main holding centre is already overcrowded, prompting the local mayor to call for a general strike to push the government take action.

Israel keeps up Gaza strikes after Qatar joins mediation bid Israeli warplanes struck a Hamas target in Gaza overnight, the military said Wednesday, even as a Qatari envoy joined efforts to broker an end to the almost three-week flare-up.

Việt Nam calls for increased humanitarian relief to Palestinians Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), has urged the international community to increase its humanitarian assistance to Palestinian people, and proposed Israel remove its blockade of Gaza Strip to facilitate humanitarian activities.