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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…

The logistics chief has issued a warning about the significant impact of the shipping crisis in the Red Sea.

Per Jan Hoffmann, Head of Trade Logistics at UNCTAD, the assaults are not just contributing to political tensions, but also increasing expenses and resulting in higher emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). He stated that the transportation of goods through the…

The United Nations envoy for addressing sexual violence during conflicts will be traveling to Israel and the West Bank.

Pramila Patten, appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, will be traveling to the occupied West Bank. During her visit, she will engage with the Palestinian Authority, various civil society groups, recently released…