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Vietnam Condemns Attack on Fishermen in South China Sea Dispute

Hanoi, Vietnam — Tensions escalated in the South China Sea as Vietnam’s foreign ministry expressed serious concerns following an aggressive incident involving Vietnamese fishers in the contested Paracel Islands. On Tuesday, at least 10 Vietnamese fishers were reportedly injured after their boat was attacked by two foreign vessels. Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang addressed the media on Wednesday, strongly condemning the actions against Vietnamese nationals. The spokesperson emphasized that these fishers were operating …

Typhoon Yagi Unleashes Havoc: Vietnam Reports 59 Deaths, Extensive Damage as More Storms Threaten Recovery

Hanoi, Vietnam – A devastating typhoon named Yagi struck the northeastern coast of Vietnam on Saturday, claiming at least 59 lives and leaving 22 others missing as it unleashed landslides and severe flooding. The catastrophe did not spare structures, as numerous buildings suffered extensive damage. Vietnam’s disaster management agency attributed the majority of the fatalities to landslides and floods triggered by the fierce storm. Although Yagi weakened to a tropical depression by Sunday, the national …

Devastating Floods Ravage Northern Vietnam: Entire Village Buried and Scores Missing After Typhoon Yagi Unleashes Havoc

Hanoi, Vietnam – A catastrophic flash flood obliterated a hamlet in northern Vietnam, near the border with China, following heavy rainfall from Typhoon Yagi, officials reported on Wednesday. The disaster, which affected the mountainous village of Lang Nu in Lao Cai province, resulted in the deaths of 16 residents, with 73 others reported missing amidst widespread devastation. The small village, home to 35 families, was submerged under mud and debris as a massive surge of …

UK Asylum Trends Shift: Afghans Lead in Applications with Surging Numbers from Iran, Pakistan, and Vietnam

London, UK – Afghanistan leads as the biggest source of asylum seekers to the United Kingdom, with figures for the year ending in June 2024 showcasing a substantial influx of 9,342 hopefuls seeking refuge. This peak marks a shift from 2022 statistics where Albanians dominated the asylum applications, tallying over 17,300 people, including dependants; a significant majority of these during the 2022 wave utilized small boats to reach UK shores. Other prominent nations contributing to …