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Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Core Software Systems

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS —  On Friday, Microsoft announced that it is still attempting to remove the high-level Russian hackers from their systems. These hackers accessed the email accounts of top company leaders in November and have also been trying to infiltrate…

Chinese authorities acknowledge the presence of economic difficulties.

BEIJING —  Top officials acknowledged on Saturday that China must take further action to improve employment and stabilize its property market, as they face challenges in revitalizing the country’s struggling economy. The city of Beijing is currently experiencing difficulties with…

VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 3-8, 2024

Please find below an update on immigration news in the United States for this week. If you have any questions, tips, or comments, please reach out to the VOA immigration team at [email protected]. Officials deny allegations of undercover relocations of…

The United Nations Secretary-General is stressing the need for a viable and trustworthy political resolution in Syria, as the country nears its thirteenth year of ongoing conflict.

In March, it will have been thirteen years since the conflict in Syria began, leading to deliberate acts of violence and unimaginable hardships for innocent civilians. The United Nations has projected that approximately 16.7 million individuals, which accounts for 70%…

Ukraine alleges that Russia dropped a bomb on Kherson.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  On Saturday, Ukraine reported that a Russian explosive device landed in close proximity to an apartment building in the southern city of Kherson during the night, resulting in a child being injured. Additionally, a teenage boy was…

Biden to US Lawmakers: Confront Putin by Approving Aid to Ukraine

In his annual speech to Congress, U.S. President Joe Biden encouraged the approval of the $95 billion Senate bill to provide foreign aid to Ukraine, countries in the Indo-Pacific region, Israel, and humanitarian aid to Gaza. However, the bill is…

According to a study by the Pentagon, there is no evidence of extraterrestrial life in reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

washington —  A study conducted by The Pentagon on Friday analyzed reported observations of unidentified flying objects spanning almost 100 years and revealed no proof of extraterrestrial beings or intelligence. This aligns with previous attempts by the United States government…

In the month of February, the United States economy gained 275,000 job positions.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States announced that the economy gained 275,000 jobs in February, exceeding expectations. However, the unemployment rate also increased by 0.2% to 3.9%. The job growth exceeded the expectations of economists polled by…

Many activists view India as the latest battleground in the fight against female genital mutilation.

Washington —  The United Nations published a report on Friday revealing the frequency of female genital mutilation worldwide. It has brought focus to the tradition within the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim subgroup residing in India. India was not included…

The conflict in Ukraine has caused concern in the United Nations Security Council regarding attacks on civilians.

“We denounce any acts of aggression towards civilians and civilian infrastructure,” stated Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General at the UN’s Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations departments. “These actions are against international laws, deemed unacceptable and must cease immediately.” Sadly,…