General Secretary To Lam and his wife along with many world leaders attend the parade to celebrate Russia's Victory Day
At exactly 10:00 a.m. on May 9, Moscow time, the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day took place at Red Square with the participation of leaders and delegations from 29 countries.
General Secretary To Lam and his wife, along with leaders such as General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping and President of Brazil Lula da Silva, were present. Leaders of many other countries such as Indonesia, Cuba, Laos, Venezuela, Egypt... also attended the ceremony.
Israel attacks Yemen's main airport in Sanaa
On May 6, the Israeli military confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes at Yemen's main airport in the capital Sanaa, amid escalating tensions with the Houthi forces. witnesses said there were four airstrikes.
Israel has previously warned people to leave the area around Sanaa International Airport, with a location map. The attacks are believed to have targeted three civilian aircraft, a departure hall, runway and a Houthi-controlled air base.
India airstrikes, Pakistan responds strongly
In the early morning of May 7, India launched a "Sindoor Campaign", airstrikes targets believed to be terrorist camps in Pakistan, killing at least eight people.
Pakistan immediately reacted strongly, declaring it an act of war and shot down 3 fighter jets and 1 Indian drone. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that the Pakistan army has put all air forces in the highest level of readiness. Tensions on both sides continued to increase after the terrorist attack that killed 26 Indian civilians.
President Trump declares to stop attacking the Houthis
On May 6, US President Donald Trump announced the end of airstrikes targeting Houthi forces in Yemen, after the group agreed to stop attacking maritime routes in the Middle East.
The agreement was intermediate by Oman, committed to the two sides who did not attack each other, including American ships at the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. However, Houthi affirmed that he continued to support Gaza and maintained the attack. The United States has conducted more than 1,000 air strikes since March 15, destroying many gunmen and Houthi leader in the "Rough Rider" campaign.
The first American to become a papal
On the evening of May 8 ( Rome time), Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope, stripping himself of the title of Leo XIV, becoming the first American to hold this position. The election took place after two days of meeting in the Vatican with 133 voters.
From the balcony of the St. Peter, the new Pope sent his greetings: "Peace be with you". He was born in Chicago, worked as a missionary in Peru, and was called to the Red Cross in 2023. His becoming a cardinal marked a historic turning point for the worldwide catholic Church.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally supervises new missile test
On May 8, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un directly supervised the test of the Hwasong-11 short-range ballistic missile and the 600 mm rocket artillery. KCNA said the test is to assess combat readiness and test the nuclear activation system.
Mr. Kim Jong-un requested to increase the ability to attack accurately at long range, improving the effectiveness of weapons. South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches, suspected to be related to missile upgrades. Pyongyang emphasized the goal of deterrence and readiness for confrontation in the context of a complex region.
