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Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure to reduce its export potential. Over 3 months, 300 facilities, 177 vehicles, and 22 civilian vessels were damaged, and 79 civilians were injured.

In two zoos in southern Vietnam, 47 tigers, 3 lions and panthers died of H5N1 bird flu. The animals were probably infected after eating meat from infected chickens.

US President Joe Biden held talks with Vietnamese President To Lam on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The meeting was aimed at deepening cooperation and countering Vietnam's ties with China and russia.

The presidents of Ukraine and Vietnam meet in New York to discuss bilateral relations and trade. Zelenskyy invited Vietnam to join the Peace Summit Joint Communiqué.

Joe Biden will speak at the UN General Assembly for the last time as US President. He will call for support for Ukraine and a diplomatic solution to the Middle East, as well as outline his achievements in office.

Myanmar reported 293 dead and 89 missing as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The disaster flooded 270,000 hectares of crops and killed more than 100,000 farm animals. The authorities appealed for international assistance.

The EU is considering sanctions against financial institutions that support military supplies to Russia and supplies from Southeast Asia.

The Philippines and China have exchanged accusations after their planes collided over the disputed territory of the South China Sea.

The Philippine and Vietnamese coast guards conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea. The crews simulated firefighting, rescue operations and medical response, emphasizing the humanitarian nature of the cooperation.

The Odesa region produces premium black caviar from various types of sturgeon and exports Ukrainian products to several countries, including Moldova, Taiwan, Vietnam, the UAE, and the United States, despite the challenges posed by the ongoing war.

On the instructions of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Deputy Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions visited the site of the Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital to see the aftermath of the attack.

Lviv customs officers seized undeclared clothing and footwear worth almost UAH 7 million from a truck driven by a Ukrainian.

Putin has warned South Korea against supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine, calling it a "big mistake" that will have consequences.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that Russia has asked for military support from North Korea in the war against Ukraine.

Putin's Asian Tour is a desperate attempt to find partners who are ready to help continue Russia's war of conquest against Ukraine, according to the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trips to Vietnam and North Korea attest to his attempts to restore the former aggressive military alliances of the USSR by receiving military-technical assistance, cannon fodder and shells from these "yesterday's satellites of the USSR".

During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Vietnam, the two countries signed agreements deepening cooperation, including a memorandum on the construction of a nuclear science and Technology Center in Vietnam.

Putin visited Vietnam after a trip to North Korea, where he met with Vietnamese leaders and praised the country's "balanced" position on Russia's war against Ukraine.

This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to Vietnam, which angered the United States, as Hanoi ignored the Peace Summit in Switzerland the day before.

A Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, with China accusing the Philippine vessel of illegally entering the area and taking control measures against it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit North Korea and then Vietnam in the coming weeks. Officially, the dates have not yet been approved, but a preliminary visit to Vietnam is scheduled for May 19-20.

Taiwan has banned the export of nitrocellulose products with a nitrogen content below 12. 2% to russia and belarus in order to eliminate loopholes in international export controls and prevent potential use in the production of weapons.

India recorded a record temperature of more than 50 ° C. Overpopulated megacities suffered the most. Public hospitals report the number of deaths.

According to a report by Amnesty International, at least 1,153 people were executed worldwide in 2023, up 31% from the previous year, with a sharp increase in Iran and Saudi Arabia.

The National Assembly of Vietnam has elected 66-year-old security minister Wu Wang Thiongo as the new president of Vietnam.

The Vatican wants to open a permanent mission in China to improve diplomatic relations with Beijing, Vatican secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin said in a statement.

Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.

Vietnam is experiencing the longest heat wave in 30 years, which has caused water levels to drop and up to 200 tons of fish to die in reservoirs in the south of the country.

Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.

The Philippines summoned China's ambassador after the Chinese coast guard used powerful water cannons against Philippine ships patrolling the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, damaging the vessels and escalating tensions around the disputed area.