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24 July, 2025: 50 killed after Soviet-era plane crashes in Russia and other world news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

At least 27 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay

The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2 pm local time, as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea.

Planning a Trip to Vietnam? Here’s An Itinerary You Can’t Miss

This guide will help you create a balanced itinerary that ensures you see the best of Vietnam while leaving room for flexibility and spontaneity.

Macron visits Hanoi, signs Airbus deal with Vietnam

VietJet is set to buy 20 wide body aircrafts. Airbus is the main supplier to Vietnam, contributing 86% of its fleet, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows.

China’s Xi calls to strengthen ties with Vietnam amid hefty US tariffs

Xi called for stronger industrial & supply chain cooperation as necessary to 'inject more stability and positive energy into a chaotic and intertwined world'.

Vietnam, Spain leaders pledge to strengthen economic ties, boost free trade as Trump tariffs hit

Vietnam wants to upgrade its strategic partnership with Spain at the earliest opportunity, its PM Pham Minh Chinh said during a visit by his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez.

Ahead of Trump’s reciprocal tariff decision, Vietnam slashes duties on US goods

In a bid to improve trade balances, Vietnam has reduced tariffs by almost half on American LNG, ethanol & automobiles.

Watch CutTheClutter: How Vietnam came to be an exporting powerhouse and tourism hub

In Episode 1610, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the reforms sweeping Vietnam as it attempts to hold on to its power in the Trump era.

ASEAN Nations Gather in Vietnam to forge Post-2025 Vision

New Delhi: The 17th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision (HLTF-ACV) commenced today, 29 October 2024, in Hoi An,...

Another storm to hit Vietnam in next 24 hours, country forecasted to witness more flooding

The Asian country, still reeling from the effects of Typhoon Yagi which killed over 290 people, is geographically prone to tropical storms.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.