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Year: 2023

In Zambia, there is a varied perspective among traders and consumers regarding imports from China.

Authorities in Zambia have reported a rise in trade with China, reaching over $5 billion in 2022. This has resulted in an increase of Chinese goods being sold in local markets. While some Zambians are pleased with the expanded options,…

This woman independently runs a dairy farm in the Khmelnytski Region of Ukraine.

Anna Nechеporuk’s family is the owner of a dairy farm located in the Khmelnytskyi region of western Ukraine. In their village, only eight houses are currently occupied. When Anna’s husband left to fight, she took on the responsibility of running…

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine continues as the first evacuations from Gaza take place and public outcry increases over the bombing of refugee camps.

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that they have been collaborating with Egypt’s Health Ministry to prepare for medical evacuations and will continue to provide assistance. The World Health Organization reported that 81 individuals were granted permission…

OCHA warns of an increase in intimidation and violence by settlers in the West Bank.

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA), incidents of violence by Israeli settlers have risen significantly since 2023, with an average of seven occurrences per day compared to three previously. In the specified timeframe, OCHA…

The Prime Minister of Britain, Rishi Sunak, Organizes an AI Conference in London.

BLETCHLEY PARK, England —  Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of Britain, is hosting a two-day AI Safety Summit on Wednesday and Thursday at Bletchley Park. The event will bring together government officials, academics, and technology leaders from various countries to…

Four individuals, including the CEO, have been sentenced to jail by an Indonesian court for their involvement in the death of individuals caused by cough syrup.

Jakarta —  The leader and three other employees of a company in Indonesia were given prison sentences on Wednesday for breaking drug safety laws, as their cough syrup has been connected to the deaths of over 200 children. According to…

The United Kingdom has launched the inaugural AI Safety Summit, making it the first of its kind in the world.

Bletchley Park, United Kingdom —  The inaugural international conference on ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) begins in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, where government and industry leaders will explore potential solutions to the impact of this transformative technology….

The term ‘AI’ has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year.

LONDON —  The dictionary publisher announced on Tuesday that the abbreviation AI (artificial intelligence) has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. According to lexicographers at Collins Dictionary, the term has seen an increase in usage…

The Biden administration’s top officials assert that assistance to Ukraine and Israel cannot be separated.

The Biden administration’s top officials informed American lawmakers on Tuesday that the White House’s $106 billion emergency funding request, which includes assistance for Ukraine and Israel, is crucial for the security of the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Antony…

Businesses are preparing for a decline in economic activity as Pakistan removes undocumented Afghan immigrants.

As per Islamabad’s directive, Afghan nationals who are residing unlawfully in Pakistan are departing, resulting in a shortage of labor and a decrease in commercial operations for many local business proprietors. VOA’s Pakistan Bureau Chief Sarah Zaman brings us updates…