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20 dead and over 70 injured in a missile strike carried out by Russia in Odesa.

According to officials in Ukraine, a missile from Russia struck the southern city of Odesa on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 20 individuals, including those who were part of the rescue efforts. Over 70 people were injured when two…

According to a Ukrainian prisoner of war, they lost all hope and the desire to continue living while imprisoned in Russia.

The most recent visual discoveries from the commission established by the Human Rights Council two years ago regarding Ukraine, demonstrate the ongoing severe consequences of Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. “I have no hope left and…

The high-ranking United Nations representative condemns the illegal elections held by Russia in Ukraine’s occupied territories.

According to Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Russia’s plan to hold presidential elections in parts of Ukraine it governs from 15 March to 17 March is not acceptable. According to international humanitarian law, the occupying power,…

“The Gaza Strip currently has 23 million tonnes of debris, which will require a significant amount of time and effort to clear. In addition, the rate of acute malnutrition has doubled in just one month.

UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinians, issued a new warning on Friday regarding the ongoing catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the enclave. The agency stated that it will be a lengthy process to restore safety to the region. According to a…

Russian forces are aiming to disable communication infrastructure in the northeastern region of Ukraine.

Officials in Kyiv reported on Thursday that communications infrastructure in northeastern Ukraine was targeted by Russian drones and missiles. The attack seemed to be a deliberate attempt to disrupt information access. According to officials, the attack disrupted television and radio…

The United States Senate is currently deliberating a bill that has the potential to prohibit the usage of TikTok within the country.

The White House is pushing for senators to promptly start discussing a bill that tackles national security issues surrounding the popular social media platform TikTok. The House passed the bill earlier this week. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson provides the…

Mstyslav Chernov, the Oscar-winning filmmaker from Ukraine, speaks with VOA about his award-winning movie.

For the first time in Ukraine’s history, “20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstyslav Chernov received the Academy Award for Best Documentary at this month’s Oscars ceremony. The movie is a personal retelling of the experience in Mariupol during Russia’s initial…

Former United States Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Interested in Purchasing TikTok.

Former U.S. treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he is going to put together an investor group to try to buy TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives voted to ban the popular video app in the U.S., if…

Photos of civilians escaping and soldiers fighting as the war draws closer in Avdiivka, Ukraine.

After a challenging winter and a costly loss in the Avdiivka stronghold, Ukrainians are now encountering one of the toughest periods in this ongoing Donbas conflict. With a concerning lack of ammunition and weak defensive positions, Russian forces are attempting…

The reliance on China may be reduced by the United States’ investments in the Philippines, according to experts.

Taipei, Taiwan —  During a trade mission visit to Manila this week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in the Philippines’ tech sector and help double the number of semiconductor factories in the…