02/04/2026
EU, Russia pledge continued support for Cuba
[VOVWORLD] - The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday released a further 2.3 million USD in aid for Cuba, “to help deliver food and safe drinking water to those who need it most.”
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02/04/2026
Iran strikes Israel, Gulf countries; denies claims of "ceasefire requests"
[VOVWORLD] - Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the Middle East on Wednesday, the 33rd day of the conflict.
02/04/2026
NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century
[VOVWORLD] - Four astronauts blasted off on Wednesday for a voyage around the moon. NASA's Artemis II mission, its first crewed lunar mission in half a century, lifted off at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35PM Wednesday, carrying US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
02/04/2026
Trump says he is strongly considering pulling out of NATO
[VOVWORLD] - US President Donald Trump has told The Telegraph he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after it failed to join his military operations against Iran. The US President said removing America from the defence treaty was now “beyond reconsideration”.
02/04/2026
Ha Long-Lan Ha cross-heritage sea tourism route opens
[VOVWORLD] - Quang Ninh Province and Hai Phong City on Wednesday launched a sea tourism route connecting Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
02/04/2026
Vietnam committed to advancing gender equality
[VOVWORLD] - The missions of Vietnam, Sweden and Uruguay to the United Nations and some international organizations co-hosted an event titled “Women Breaking Barriers,” marking the conclusion of Women’s Month at the UN.
02/04/2026
Vietnam seeks stronger energy cooperation with Russia, RoK
[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday received the ambassadors of Russia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Hanoi to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in energy security.
01/04/2026
Map of Vietnam made from 700kg of sticky rice to be unveiled
[VOVWORLD] - A map of Vietnam made from 700kg of sticky rice will be displayed at the Southern Folk Cakes Festival in Can Tho city, authority said on Wednesday.
01/04/2026
Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes
[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi on Wednesday launched 10 electric bus routes in a bid to develop green public transport, improve services, and ease air pollution in urban areas.
01/04/2026
48-team lineup for 2026 World Cup confirmed
[VOVWORLD] - World Cup 2026 qualification came to a close on Wednesday after Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff and became the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament.
