Overwhelming majority of Ukraine supplemental funding spent inside US
The U.S. Congress left Washington for a break without deciding on a supplemental funding bill to arm Ukraine and other allies. Republicans who oppose the funding say Congress should spend its money on domestic concerns, but as VOA Pentagon correspondent…
Russia destroys 2 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod
Russia’s military said Tuesday it shot down two Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region, the latest intercept in the daily uncrewed aerial attacks by the two countries. Several hours before the Belgorod attack, the Russian defense ministry also reported destroying…
US, Britain announce partnership on AI safety, testing
WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain on Monday announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and British Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan signed a memorandum…
Trump Media shares plummet 21% days after debut
Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company plunged 21% on Monday, wiping out the gains from its debut last week, after disclosing millions in losses and saying it would struggle to meet its financial liabilities going forward. Trump Media &…
Poliovirus near extinction in Pakistan, Afghanistan, health experts say
islamabad, pakistan — Global eradication efforts have “cornered” polio in a “few pockets” of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two countries where the virus continues to paralyze children. Experts hailed the progress being made in tackling the “outbreak-prone” disease during…
What to know about next week’s total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico, Canada
North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun. Monday’s total solar eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other U.S. states, before exiting over Canada. It will last almost…
Ukraine, Gaza and trade talks on agenda as Blinken heads to Europe
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels this week to France and Belgium for wide-ranging talks that include discussion of the situations in Ukraine, Gaza and Haiti and trade talks with the European Union and Armenia. Blinken begins his trip…
Israel continues to block aid into northern Gaza; UN sending team to shattered Al-Shifa Hospital
More than a dozen Palestinians have been killed related to airdrops by multiple nations who are trying to deliver desperately needed aid in the face of Israel’s slow walking food shipments at border crossings into Gaza, according to news reports. …
Ukraine downs 2 Russian drones from latest attacks
Ukraine’s military reported Monday destroying two out of three Russian drones deployed in overnight attacks. The report did not include any information about where the intercepts took place, or if there was any damage from the third drone. In Russia’s…
Romania center explores world’s most powerful laser
“Ready? Signal sent!” In the control room of a research center in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the world’s most powerful laser, which promises revolutionary advances in everything from the health sector to space. The laser at the center, near…