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Title: Freedom Songs by Jamala

The new documentary from VOA, “Jamala: Songs of Freedom,” follows the journey of Ukrainian singer-songwriter Jamala during the early stages of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The film highlights her activism in raising both money and awareness…

Biden declares 500 additional sanctions against Russia.

The announcement from President Joe Biden states that 500 additional sanctions will be imposed on Russia in light of the second anniversary of their invasion of Ukraine. The focus of these sanctions will be on Russia’s military capabilities and those…

As the fate of aid to Ukraine remains uncertain, advocates are advocating for alternative solutions.

washington —  On Friday, House aides revealed that Democrats in the House of Representatives are planning to bypass Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and push for a vote on a $95 billion security aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. They…

The demise of a stranded whale in Japan sparks concerns about the cause and expenses of its disposal.

TOKYO —  A whale, as long as a train car, died after accidentally entering a Japanese bay and will be buried until its bones can be collected for a nearby museum to use as a skeletal specimen in the future….

Chinese businesses impacted by US and EU sanctions against Russia.

London —  On Friday, the United States and the European Union placed sanctions on numerous individuals and businesses for aiding Russia’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Among the sanctioned entities were multiple Chinese companies. Although a majority of sanctions…

The private US lunar lander has successfully landed despite a rough landing and is functioning properly.

According to a statement on the social media platform X, Odysseus, the initial American spacecraft to successfully land on the moon in over five decades, and the first from the private sector, is said to be “alive and in good…

In commemoration of the Invasion Anniversary and following Navalny’s passing, the US and its allies impose sanctions on individuals who have been aiding Russia.

The announcement made on Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department, in partnership with the State Department, stated that over 500 entities have been sanctioned for aiding Russia’s actions of suppression, human rights violations, and aggression towards Ukraine. The Commerce Department…

Ukraine seeks to gain backing at the United Nations, two years after Russia’s invasion.

United Nations —  The foreign minister of Ukraine appealed for global assistance on Friday at the United Nations, marking two years since Russia initiated a complete invasion and warfare against their nation. This plea comes at a time when the…

The economy of Ukraine, devastated by war, appears to be slowly recovering.

In the year 2022, when Russia initiated a full-scale invasion, the economy of Ukraine experienced a decrease of 29%. This led to the destruction of businesses, a halt in exports, and the displacement of millions of individuals. However, according to…

in occupied Palestinian territories Several people have spoken at the hearings of the United Nations’ International Court of Justice about the actions of Israel in the territories of Palestine that it occupies.

The case was filed prior to the current four-month conflict in Gaza and has already sparked intense discussion, even before Judge Nawaf Salam, the court’s president, began the hearings. This overview highlights the first few days of the hearings, which…