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06/04/2026

Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz

[VOVWORLD] - Despite threats from US President Donald Trump to “send Iran back to the Stone Age,” Iran has declared it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz at Washington’s request, and is instead preparing to establish a new order in the Persian Gulf.

Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz
06/04/2026

FAO warns of global food insecurity

[VOVWORLD] - The chief economist of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Maximo Torero has said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could increase risks to global food security, especially for countries heavily reliant on imports of food, fertilizers, and energy.

FAO warns of global food insecurity
06/04/2026

Voters in Thai Nguyen express expectations for new legislature

[VOVWORLD] - Following the first session of the 16th National Assembly, voters and people in Thai Nguyen province expressed their trust and expectations for a new term that continues to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the highest state power body, contributing to steering the country into a new era of development.

Voters in Thai Nguyen express expectations for new legislature
06/04/2026

First session of 16th National Assembly opens

[VOVWORLD] - The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened on Monday morning, attended by top Vietnamese leaders, representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations, and 500 deputies.

First session of 16th National Assembly opens
06/04/2026

16th National Assembly opens first session

[VOVWORLD] - The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened on Monday morning in Hanoi. The opening is broadcast live on Vietnam National Radio and Vietnam Television.

16th National Assembly opens first session