The city of Ukraine is being fiercely attacked by Russia at high cost.
Ukrainian senior officials and soldiers reported on Thursday that Russia, after weeks of bombing the eastern city of Avdiivka, is now deploying troops towards the strategically significant but devastated area in eastern Ukraine. The troops are facing significant casualties. “According…
The WHO has requested additional information from China regarding recent cases of illness and clusters of pneumonia.
geneva — Chinese authorities reported to the World Health Organization on Thursday that they did not discover any unfamiliar or new illnesses in the nation. The U.N. health agency had requested details after observing a possible increase in respiratory illnesses…
Traders in Ukraine are worried about proposed changes to the rules for exporting grain, which have already been changed before.
kyiv, ukraine — According to the Ukrainian traders’ union UGA, the proposed changes to grain trading regulations by parliament could have detrimental effects on Ukraine’s vital grain exports. The union believes that these plans were not carefully thought out and…
The countries of West Africa are taking action to address widespread outbreaks of diphtheria by focusing on those who have not received vaccinations.
abuja, nigeria — Government officials in multiple West African nations are working to control large-scale diphtheria outbreaks. In Nigeria, a high-ranking health official stated on Thursday that millions of people are receiving vaccinations to address significant vulnerabilities to the disease….
Ten years since the Euromaidan demonstrations, the fate of Ukraine’s potential membership in the EU remains uncertain.
It has been a decade since demonstrators in favor of European integration congregated in Independence Square in Kyiv. These events ultimately resulted in the removal of the pro-Kremlin leader Viktor Yanukovych and the illegal takeover of Crimea by Russia. Currently,…
10 years after the protests known as ‘Euromaidan’, Ukraine’s potential for joining the EU remains uncertain.
LONDON — In February 2012, a large number of Ukrainian citizens gathered in Independence Square in Kyiv to express their desire for a European-oriented future for their nation. This event sparked a decade of unrest, upheaval and strife, leading up…
The victor of the Ethiopian American Top Young Scientist Challenge aims to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
A 14-year-old American of Ethiopian descent residing in Virginia, USA, has been named the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a yearly science contest for students in grades 5 to 8. VOA’s Eden Geremew interviewed the champion in Fairfax…
According to Russian television, a Ukrainian drone strike resulted in the death of a journalist.
Ukrainian authorities reported that four individuals lost their lives and five others were injured in an attack from Russian forces in the southern district of Kherson on Thursday. According to Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, over 60 residential and infrastructure…
As a potential ceasefire in Gaza approaches, the United Nations relief teams are prepared to increase their assistance efforts.
Media sources have stated that discussions are currently taking place regarding the Israel-Hamas deal for a four-day break in fighting and the release of hostages held by the Palestinian armed group since their terror attacks on October 7. It is…
Most Asian markets are experiencing a decline, while both Japan and the US markets are closed.
BANGKOK — Stocks in Asia mostly declined on Thursday following a slight increase on Wall Street, maintaining the market’s momentum for a fourth consecutive week. The markets in Japan and the United States will be closed on Thursday due to…