Việt Nam enhances its role thanks to joining UNSC activities Given the compicated political-security, socio-economic situation in the world and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam has made a lot of contribution as a non-permanent member of the United National Security Council (UNSC).

Merkel's legacy at stake as Germany takes EU reins Germany takes over the European Union's six-month presidency on Wednesday, with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel staking her legacy on a massive economic recovery plan to help the bloc cope with the coronavirus fallout.

'Tears of joy': Eiffel Tower opens after 3-month closure ourists and Parisians panted their way up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower Thursday as the iron monument reopened after its longest closure since World War II due to the coronavirus, with the lifts still closed as a health precaution.

VNA Publishing House launches book on female spies

The book focuses on the danger of working in intelligence and while male spies had a lot of difficulties in keeping their activities secret, females suffered much more severe conditions that required them to have an iron will.

Trump to halve US troops in key NATO ally Germany President Donald Trump said on Monday he will halve the number of US troops in Germany because Berlin is "delinquent" in contributions to NATO and treats the United States "badly" on trade.

All-star tennis class auction for struggling coaches The ATP announced on Monday that it will give fans the chance to bid for coaching sessions with some of tennis' best coaches, in order to raise funds for trainers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump plan to slash US troops sparks concern in Germany Germany on Sunday voiced concern at reports that President Donald Trump plans to cut the number of US troops stationed in Germany, amid fears it could weaken a key pillar of NATO defence in the region.

President Hồ Chí Minh in the eyes of foreign friends

Park Chan Kyong, a journalist in the Republic of Korea who worked for French news agency AFP for 35 years, has expressed his admiration for late President Hồ Chí Minh’s endless love for the Vietnamese people.

Serena eager to return after lockdown break US superstar Serena Williams says she's ready to play "real tennis" after the enforced rest of coronavirus quarantine.

Putin calls for 'invincible' unity as Russians mark Victory Day on lockdown President Vladimir Putin told Russians they are "invincible" when they stand together as the country on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in lockdown from the coronavirus.