The United Nations human rights office denounces the disorderly Israeli orders for mass evacuations in Gaza.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a warning about the ongoing conflict after almost four months since it began. The war has involved significant Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip as retaliation for attacks by…
The International Court of Justice urges for measures to prevent genocidal actions in Gaza.
ICJ President Joan Donoghue read the order at the Peace Palace in The Hague, addressing allegations of genocide against Israel by South Africa, which Israel has denied. Donoghue also demanded the release of any remaining hostages taken from Israel during…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) will examine reports that ‘several’ employees were involved in the October 7 attacks.
Mr. Guterres has also asked UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini to swiftly investigate and any employees found to have taken part in or “abetted what transpired” in the brutal attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militants that day to be fired…
A large ship designed for transporting liquids has reported a launch of a weapon in the Red Sea area near the country of Yemen.
UNITED NATIONS — On Friday, a commercial ship sailing near Yemen in the Red Sea reported that two missiles detonated in the water near its location. However, there were no injuries or damage reported. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)…
The Mars mission of the NASA helicopter has concluded after a duration of three years.
The space agency announced on Thursday that the Ingenuity Mars helicopter, operated by NASA, has completed its mission after a duration of almost three years. The airplane, which was transported to Mars by the Perseverance rover, experienced damage to its…
The United Nations Security Council is in talks about the recent crash of a Russian military aircraft near the border with Ukraine.
At the request of Russia, the United Nations Security Council held an urgent meeting on Thursday to discuss the recent crash of a Russian military transport plane near the border between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have expressed the need…
Some International Reporters Have Chosen to Settle Down in Ukraine Permanently
washington — Last month, when photojournalist Irynka Hromotska crossed from Poland to Ukraine, she experienced a sense of relief as the burden of guilt lifted. During the invasion of Russia in February 2022, Hromotsk, a Ukrainian citizen, was studying for…
Central Asia is considered crucial in breaking China’s monopoly on rare earth elements.
WASHINGTON — A recent report suggests that American officials should collaborate with Central Asian governments to tap into the high levels of rare earth elements (REEs) found in the region. This could break China’s dominant hold on the production of…
“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…