“The use of embryo transfer in rhinos could potentially aid in the preservation of a critically endangered subspecies.”
NAIROBI, Kenya — Scientists report that they have successfully utilized embryo transfer to impregnate a rhinoceros, marking the first time this method has been used. This breakthrough could potentially lead to the preservation of the critically endangered northern white rhino…
The Story of a Kyiv Resident Affected by Russian Rockets: Disrupted Lives
Lyudmyla Opanasenko and her spouse are striving to reconstruct their lives following a Russian airstrike on January 2 that caused damage to their residence in Kyiv. VOA’s Lesia Bakalets sat down with Lyudmyla in the city of Kyiv to discuss…
The President of Namibia will be receiving medical treatment in Los Angeles.
Windhoek, Namibia — According to a statement from the Namibian President’s office on Wednesday, Hage Geingob will be receiving medical treatment in the United States due to the discovery of potential cancer cells during an examination. Geingob, who had previously…
The economy of the United States grew at a surprisingly robust rate of 3.3% in the last quarter.
WASHINGTON — The economy of the United States experienced an unexpectedly strong growth of 3.3% annually during the months of October to December. This was due to Americans’ ongoing willingness to spend generously, despite facing high interest rates and prices…
A Russian court has sentenced a woman to jail for causing an explosion that resulted in the death of a blogger who supported war.
Tallinn, Estonia — On Thursday, a woman in Russia was given a 27-year prison sentence for causing a cafe explosion that resulted in the death of a well-known blogger who had been given a bust of himself that was rigged…
The Ukrainian military is training dogs to take part in combat operations.
Ukraine has resorted to a variety of methods to fend off invading Russian forces. One of the latest ones involves training dogs to accompany Ukrainian soldiers on their missions. Anna Kosstutschenko has the story. VOA footage and video editing by…
The United Nations is urging for a halt to attacks on areas that provide shelter for civilians in Gaza.
According to Thomas White, the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the number of casualties has increased due to escalated conflict in the training center area of Khan Younis. So far, there have been 12 confirmed deaths and…
The situation in Haiti has reached a critical stage, according to the United Nations representative.
Maria Isabel Salvador, presenting the most recent report from the UN’s political office in Haiti, BINUH, emphasized the gravity of the situation in the country. She stated that multiple ongoing crises have reached a crucial stage. The Caribbean nation continues…
The political affairs chief cautions against using language that could escalate the already perilous conflict in the Ukraine.
Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, informed the ambassadors in the Security Council that Russia and Ukraine are each conducting their own investigations into the incident. Additionally, Kyiv has requested for an international investigation to take place. According…
The conflict in Sudan has been described by the UNICEF Representative as a terrible ordeal for the country’s children.
“Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. It’s a living nightmare for children,” Mandeep O’Brien said this week in an interview with UN News. It has been almost 10 months since confrontations broke out between the Sudanese Army and a competing…